Maria Shibaeva-Escarraga

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ABOUT MARIA SHIBAEVA-ESCARRAGA

Faculty at University of Toronto (Professor of the Year 20••••24)/ COO & Co-Founder at Gasner HealthTech / Independent Strategic Consultant / ex-P&G Brand Director / TEDx Speaker / Harvard Speaker / Rotary International• Maria Shibaeva-Escarraga is an award-winning executive-level business leader, effective communication expert (Master Storyteller), and faculty at the University of Toronto (Top 20 Global University).• As an ex-P&G Brand Director, Maria has 13+ years of passion and expertise for developing winning communication to win the hearts and minds of the audience. • In 2019, Maria was the Winner of two Cannes International Film Festival Lions -(1) Glass: The Lion for Change,(2) Social & Influencer: Social Behaviour & Cultural Insights, for creating and leading the Canada-led Global Gillette #MyBestSelf campaign and Gillette First Shave film launch. • Maria has 15+ years of Teaching/Public Speaking experience across multiple Universities (most recently having joined the Faculty at the University of Toronto), Industries and Countries - helping student and young professional entrepreneurs use effective communication to advance their personal and business goals. • Maria has 13+ years of Independent Strategic Consulting Experience - as a Consultant, Investor and Officer of the Board - helping CEOs succeed in the market, with a focus on STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, including Brand-Building/Marketing/Business Development Strategy, Organizational Design/Development and Executive Coaching. • Maria is a philanthropist with Rotary International - a service-based organization that provides humanitarian support, where she has led Global Teams in International Service Projects.• English and Russian (native), French and Spanish (intermediate), Italian (basic).