Maria McLeod, principal and partner, is a media specialist. She uses her skills as an in-depth interviewer and creative director to produce documentaries, oral histories, biographies, and executive profiles. As a media specialist, she also produces multimedia projects and dynamic marketing materials for businesses and nonprofits.

McLeod received a bachelor’s degree in Written Professional Communications, Public Relations and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Poetry. In 2008, she participated in the Documentary Video Certification program through Western Washington University.

She also has served as an instructor and academic administrator for leading institutions of higher learning, including Western Washington University, the University of Pittsburgh and Bennington College. In addition to her professional writing life, McLeod writes and publishes poetry and short fiction.