Learn more about the director Mary Mantia
Joining the Colby Olsen Foundation as the Vice President since its conception in 2017 and being one of the first pioneers of the foundation has been nothing less than rewarding and heartfelt.
In the last four years, we have come so far, gaining ground and status as a not-for-profit organization providing the LGBTQ+ community and inclusivity of anyone in need with resources and education that helps all people thrive and live their authentic selves.
As the Director of the C.O.L.E.A.D. (Learn, Earn, Achieve, & Dream) the program, our mission remains to focus on education resources and help all people live a healthier, knowledgeable, and safe life and become a contributing force of all things possible!
The Colby Olsen Foundation is proud to continue to offer our accredited C.O.L.E.A.D. Scholarship Program for 2021. We are grateful to the community at large and several educational institutions that believed in our journey and mission, making an impact in the lives of people from across the spectrum.
We are excited and grateful to announce the overwhelming growth of our C.O.L.E.A.D. program that provides educational credits towards a degreed accredited program—launching our second C.O.L.E.A.D. program with over 800 participants enrolled this year. Scholarships, awarded and available to any student who attends, participates, and completes the C.O.L.E.A.D. Program.
Join us for this extraordinary accredited, virtual learning experience and follow our success at colbyolsenfoundations.org. Please contact us with any inquiries you may have or questions about how to keep our mission alive.
Founder, People First 360
People First 360 is on a mission to bring awareness, accountability and mobilize a PEOPLE FIRST MOVEMENT, revitalize, stimulate, and build upon organizations' strengths to design and reset future business continuity, people optimization strategy with a laser focus on Diversity, Inclusion & Well-Being workforce and community.
PEOPLE FIRST MOVEMENT. A MOVEMENT, NOT A MOMENT! Diversity, Inclusion, & Well-Being. IT MATTERS!
Please visit us at www.peoplefirst360.net to learn more about our movement.
Mary earned her Bachelors of Science degree in the Business Marketing University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Boston, MA, Strategies for Enhancing Executive Influence Certification, Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach, Certified Mediator (N.A.C.M.), and Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Mary also sat on the Advisory Board for Native Nations for three years. She has conducted workshops at their annual Human Resources Conference and has been a subject matter expert, speaking on Employee Engagement, Leadership, and Succession Planning.
Mary has been recognized as Women of the Year 2014 N.A.P.W. [National Association Professional Women} for Outstanding Excellence and Dedication to Her Profession. Mary also sat on the Board of Directors for National Association of Professional Women, La Frontera Arizona, Board of Directors, Colby Olsen Foundation, Board of Directors, Human Resources Executives of Tucson, and a member of S.H.R.M., Society for Human Resources Management National and Local Chapter.
Mary is a well-accomplished Human Resources-Business Operations Senior Executive with a 25-year career in the Gaming and Hospitality industry.
Mary is a powerful resource and a diverse expert recognized for her vast knowledge and business experience in people operations.
Recognized as a World Leader for her Branded Service initiative and Brand Sustainability at a TMI-TACK world conference in Shanghai, China, with the Star Award in July 2014. Her work was recognized and Published in the book SHIFT! Powerful Stories of Organizational Transformation.
