Her dedication has been recognized through such awards as the Green County Leaders Graduate Award and various military honors, including Meritorious Service Medals.
BLANCHARDVILLE, WI, April 29, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — AnnaMaria Bliven, DBA, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
She is deeply committed to helping people develop careers they love, transforming the lives of her students through education and career development. With a journey marked by a consistent theme of leadership and innovation, as well as an ability to effectively lead organizations across different sectors, she has also served as chief education officer and co-founder of the Future Forward Academy since 2021, and as the chief executive officer and founder of Onward and Upward Inc., since 2017. Additionally, she founded Prosperity Pathways LLC in 2014, further demonstrating her dedication to career development and personal growth.
Prior to these ventures, Dr. Bliven was the founder and chief executive officer of HomeTown Wellness Care Inc., from 2011 to 2012 and found earlier success as the clinic administrative director at Fowler Memorial Free Dental Clinic from 2008 to 2011. Outside of her work in the civilian sector, she previously earned distinction for over two decades as a member of the United States Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve, during which time she advanced to the rank of master sergeant and held various positions as an education services specialist, human resources director, and staff administrator.
Dr. Bliven’s academic background has played a crucial role in her professional achievements. Beginning at Arizona State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in 1989, she went on to study communication, public speaking, and marketing at West Virginia University, from which she attained a Master of Arts in 1990. Following this accomplishment, she continued her journey online at Colorado Technical University, receiving an MBA in 2010. Dr. Bliven subsequently graduated from the College of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater in 2021 with a Doctor of Business Administration.
Dr. Bliven’s commitment to community service is evident through her involvement with civic-minded organizations. She has shared her knowledge as a speaker for CIBN Presents “Networking with Dr. AnnaMaria Bliven.” Additionally, she is proud to have helped nearly 500 workers transition from office roles to remote work so they could remain at home with their families. She led a non-profit organization, “Onward and Upward” with a 33 volunteer force, and assisted 100 homeless people to never be homeless again. Likewise, she has contributed to literature in her field with publications like “Everything You Need to Know About Making a Memorable and Meaningful Presentation” and “Get A Real Job Online.” Her dedication has been recognized through such awards as the Green County Leaders Graduate Award and various military honors, including Meritorious Service Medals.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Bliven enjoys spending time with her family. Her love for the outdoors is reflected in her hobbies, which include fishing, camping, and boating. Looking ahead, she aims to continue working in her field while extending her support to soldiers, leveraging her experience and insights to make a positive impact on those around her.
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