Biography

Maria helps mission-driven and community-serving organizations be more effective, efficient, and equitable. Her areas of expertise include enterprise risk management, performance and internal audit, organizational and operational assessments, and process improvement. Maria serves organizations in the public and social sectors, including local, state, and Tribal governments; not-for-profits and foundations; and higher education institutions. 

In addition to experience as a local government performance auditor, Maria has worked alongside leaders to assess organizational performance and develop and implement risk management, strategic planning, and continuous improvement initiatives, offering her expertise through coaching, facilitation, and evaluation. Maria’s experience also includes analyzing organizational processes and workflows, cultures, relationships, and structures, and making recommendations for improvement.

Selected Speaking Engagements

  • New Tools for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    (Association of Local Government Auditors, May 2024)

Professional Affiliations

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Member and Subcommittee Lead, Association of Local Government Auditors
  • Member, International City/County Management Association
  • Member, Institute of Internal Auditors

Education

  • BA, communication, University of Texas at Arlington
  • MPA, public management, University of Alaska Anchorage

Insights from Maria Stroth

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