Dr. Monique M. Maldonado
Biographical Summary:
Oxford Who’s Who has inducted Dr. Monique M. Maldonado into the highest Professional Distinction “Top Tier of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Recognition” due to her outstanding contributions, achievements, and leadership. Dr. Maldonado is one of the few special honorees inducted based on her professional accomplishments, academic achievements, years of service, and credentials. She has garnered a reputation of distinction for her extensive knowledge and experience. Dr. Maldonado welcomes High End Keynote Speaking Invitations, Nationally as well as Internationally. Oxford Who’s Who proudly endorses Dr. Monique M. Maldonado, an Iconic Force for her continuous stellar accomplishments.
Expertise:
Dr. Monique M. Maldonado is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MD Educational Consulting Firm LLC, which provides a unique, academic platform by developing innovative, “pedagogy-forward” practices for government agencies. She is also a veteran, professor, educator, researcher, author, writer, and professional speaker. Dr. Maldonado is Associate Professor for the School of Security and Global Studies at American Public University System/American Military University. She is also the Lead Professor for the School of Graduate and Degree Completion Programs for Tiffin University. Finally, Dr. Maldonado is a former Subject Matter Expert for Tiffin's national security and research courses as well as a former Antiterrorism Instructor for the United States Air Force. She has expertise in homeland security, criminal justice, and public policy, and currently educates in homeland security, national security studies, legal and ethical issues, research design and analysis, and criminal justice fields.
In addition to teaching, Dr. Maldonado served as a Technical Sergeant in the United States Air Force and was on active duty for over 13 years in Cyber Security/Knowledge Operations Management/Security Management. Earlier in her career, she had a dual role in Antiterrorism and Security positions. Her experience and interests are in terrorism, homeland security, and national security.
One of most prominent positions Dr. Maldonado has held is the Enlisted Military Assistant and Noncommissioned Officer in Charge to the Deputy Secretary of Defense for Secretaries Dr. Ashton Carter, Ms. Christine Fox, and Mr. Robert Work. She was also the Military Executive Assistant to Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Agency Director, LTG John Johnson (retired), as her last assignment on active duty.
Dr. Maldonado is a former certified Level II Antiterrorism Instructor and has various certifications in the information assurance, security, antiterrorism, and force protection fields. She has an A.A.S. in Information Resource Management from the Community College of the Air Force, B.A. in Homeland Security from American Military University, Master of Criminal Justice from Boston University, and a career diploma in Private Investigation from Penn Foster College. Dr. Maldonado earned a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration degree program with a specialization in Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace. Finally, she is pursuing an MBA in Government Contracting and Acquisition through American Military University. She has published 21 articles on military, national security, homeland security, and public policy matters. She is currently a columnist and writer for PA Times magazine and her self-established blog, “The Dr. Mo Show.” Dr. Maldonado was recently selected as a contributor for IN Homeland Security as an expert on homeland security and military matters.
Dr. Maldonado credits her motivation and hard-working ethic to her grandmother, Edna Day. Since she was five years old, Dr. Maldonado wanted to be an educator and work in the criminal justice field. Her grandmother inundated her upbringing with the importance of hard work and earning an education. She has submersed herself in being a lifetime learner and is a great example for her 10-year-old daughter, Araceli, who wants to be a veterinarian. Dr. Maldonado also gives recognition to her mentor, Secretary of Defense, Dr. Ash Carter, who inspired her to earn a doctoral degree and educate not only college students, but also her sisters and brothers in service. Dr. Carter is a great role model and has been instrumental in Dr. Maldonado’s military and professional careers. She hopes to achieve her next goal one day and that is to follow in his footsteps and become Secretary of Defense.
Positions and Prestigious Titles Held:
• Founder & CEO, MD Educational Consulting Firm LLC
• Creator of Homeland & National Security Blog, The Dr. Mo Show
• Associate Professor for the School of Security and Global Studies in Homeland Security Military Executive Assistant to the JIEDDO Director
• Enlisted Military Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense
• Lead Professor, School of Graduate & Degree Completion Programs Chief Special Security Officer for 18th Wing
• Writer/Columnist, PA Times
Company Name:
MD Educational Consulting Firm LLC
Title:
Founder & Chief Executive Officer of MD Educational Consulting Firm LLC; Veteran; Entrepreneur; Professor; Educator; Researcher; Author/Writer; Professional Speaker
Affiliations:
• American Society for Public Administration
• Continental Who's Who in Alliance with Forbes ION Incorporated
• The LiSA Project
• National Association for Professional Women Pi Alpha Alpha National Honor Society
• Worldwide Who's Who International Organization Wounded Warrior Project
Educational Background:
• Master of Business Administration, Government Contracting & Acquisition, American Military University, exp. grad date 2016
• Doctorate of Philosophy, Public Policy & Administration (Honors), Walden University, 2015 Noncommissioned Officer Academy (Military), McGhee Tyson Air National Guard, 2014 Master of Criminal Justice (Honors), Boston University, 2012
• Career Diploma, Private Investigation (Honors), Penn Foster College, 2012 Bachelor of Arts (Honors), Homeland Security, American Military University, 2011
• Associate of Applied Science, Information Resource Management, Community College of the Air Force, 2010 Airmen Leadership School (Military), Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, 2006
Certifications:
• Faculty Candidate Training (Southern New Hampshire University), 2015 Business/Entrepreneurship (Syracuse University), 2015
• Faculty Candidate Training (APUS/AMU), 2015 Notary Public of the State of Maryland, 2014 Moodle Training, 2013
• Lead Instructor Training Course, 2012
• Faculty Training Course (Tiffin University), 2012 Antiterrorism Level II, 2012
• Conventional Weaponeering Fundamentals, 2009 Intelligence Support to Force Protection, 2008 Asia Pacific Orientation, 2008
• Information Management Craftsman, 2007
• Sensitive Compartmented Information Security Officials Course, 2006 Information Assurance, 2003
Awards:
• Oxford Who’s Who “Tier of Excellence” Lifetime Achievement Recipient, 2016
• Joint Service Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, 2015 (Air Force and Army) Joint Meritorious Unit Award, 2015
• 2014 Top Pinnacle Professional Member, Continental Who's Who in Alliance with Forbes 2014 VIP Executive of the Year, Who's Who Worldwide
• 2014 VIP Woman of the Year, National Association for Professional Women Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
• Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster Meritorious Unit Award
• Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters Air Force Good Conduct with three oak leaf clusters
• National Defense Service Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal with star Global War on Terrorism
• Service Medal
• Korean Defense Service Medal
• Air Force Expeditionary Service Medal with gold border NATO Service Medal
• Office of the Secretary of Defense Badge, 2013
• 57th Wing Staff Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, 2010
• 5th Air Force Enlisted Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance Contributor of the Year, 2008 18th Operations Support Squadron Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, 2007
• Top Outstanding Performer, Pacific Air Forces Inspection, 2007
• Pacific Air Forces Enlisted Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance Contributor of the Year, 2007 5th Air Force Enlisted Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance Contributor of the Year, 2007 18th Wing Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, 2007
• 18th Operations Group Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, 2007
• 18th Operations Support Squadron Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter, 2007 Superior Performer, 2007 National Association for Professional Woman, "Monique Maldonado Recognized as 2014 VIP of the Year" Worldwide Branding, "Monique Maldonado Recognized by Worldwide Branding for Excellence Education Consulting," 2014 Radio Interview with Executive Broadcast Channel, 2014
• International Security Assistance Force Military Police (ISAF), Aug 2010 International Security Assistance Force Military Police (ISAF), Oct 2010 ; International Security Assistance Force Military Police (ISAF), Nov 2010
Website Address:
: www.mdedconsultingfirm.com