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Dr. Abbie Maroño​

A TOP 1% BEHAVIORAL SCIENTIST

I help people understand human behavior so they can build trust, influence ethically, and communicate with impact, in courtrooms, boardrooms, and everyday life.

Dr. Abbie Maroño is an internationally recognized behavioral and social scientist, acknowledged by the U.S. Department of State as a top 1% expert. She has delivered  behavioral analysis training to representatives from 29 U.S. federal agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service, FBI, and Department of Homeland Security, as well as to senior leadership at INTERPOL. Dr. Abbie is the creator of The Upper Hand, a proprietary framework for understanding human decision-making and influence. After delivering this training, the U.S. Secret Service recognized her expertise with an award for outstanding contribution to their forensic services. ​

Earning her PhD in Psychology, Abbie became a Professor of Psychology at 23 and now specializes in behavior analysis. She contributes regularly to Forbes, Court TV, and Apple News and has been featured on BBC News, Fox News, WIRED, Reuters, Forbes Breaking News, and many more. Dr. Abbie is also a highly sought-after expert witness, retained for high-profile cases, including lawsuits involving A-list celebrities.

As an active member of internationally recognized research groups, Abbie was honored as Reviewer of the Year for her significant contribution to the academic community. Additionally, she is an author, expert consultant, coach, and a TEDx speaker.

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What I Offer

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Body Language Expert Witness

Dr. Abbie Maroño is an expert witness specializing in body language and nonverbal communication analysis. She has provided expert opinions and testified in cases ranging from attempted homicide to high-profile civil and A-list celebrity matters, with experience across both federal and civil courts.

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TRAINING 

We offer personalized, cutting-edge training that empowers you with the latest science-based knowledge and practical skills. Whether you need a full-day or half-day workshop or seminar, we tailor each session to meet the unique needs of your team. Best of all, we bring this training directly to you—no travel required.

Training offered:

  • Corporate

  • Forensic interviewing

  • Emotional intelligence 

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KEYNOTE SPEAKING

Looking for a captivating and seasoned speaker to inspire and enlighten your audience? Look no further

Keynote topics:

  • Nonverbal communication

  • Influence and persuasion 

  • Building trust and cooperation

  • Social engineering

  • Personal development and empowerment

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To get notified about upcoming courses or events

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Member of CREST (Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats)

The UK’s hub for behavioural and social science research into security threats

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