Dr Abbie Body Language and nonverbal communication expert

DR ABBIE MAROÑO

Behavioral Scientist | Keynote Speaker | Expert Witness

Trust, Influence, and Nonverbal Communication

Dr. Abbie Maroño applies behavioral science to help individuals and organizations build trust, strengthen decision-making, and navigate complex situations with confidence.

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Trusted by federal agencies, global organizations, and senior leaders operating in high-stakes environments.

DR ABBIE

Dr. Abbie Maroño is a behavioral scientist and keynote speaker specializing in trust, influence, and nonverbal communication. Her work spans keynote speaking, professional training, behavioral risk consulting, and expert witness services.

After earning her PhD in Psychology, she became a university professor at just 23. She was later recognized by the U.S. Department of State for extraordinary ability in behavioral science and, by age 27, had delivered training to personnel from 29 U.S. federal agencies, including the FBI and U.S. Secret Service, as well as INTERPOL leadership, making her one of the youngest known experts to deliver behavioral science training at this level.

Her proprietary training program, The Upper Hand, draws on the science of influence, persuasion, trust, and nonverbal communication. Known for making complex research accessible and immediately applicable, Dr. Abbie equips audiences with practical tools to communicate more effectively, build stronger relationships, navigate resistance, and understand the behavior of those around them.

Dr. Abbie has been named one of Central Florida’s 40 Under 40 and recognized as an American Heart Association Leader of Impact. She is a TEDx speaker and a trusted media expert whose work and commentary have been featured by BBC News, Fox News, WIRED, Reuters, Forbes, Court TV, and other major media outlets.

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WHAT I OFFER

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01. KEYNOTE SPEAKING

Engaging, science-backed keynotes that challenge conventional thinking and transform how audiences understand trust, influence, communication, and human behavior.

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02. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Specialized training for corporate teams, federal agencies, and organizations, translating behavioral science into practical skills that improve communication, decision-making, and performance.

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03. HUMAN RISK CONSULTING

Behavioral risk assessments and strategic advisory services that help organizations identify human vulnerabilities, strengthen security awareness, and address risks associated with social engineering and human decision-making.

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04. EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES

Independent, research-based expert analysis for criminal and civil litigation involving false confessions, investigative interviewing, trauma responses, and behavioral evidence.

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THE UPPER HAND

Learn to master influence and persuasion.

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Learn to be your most empowered, emotionally regulated self.

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Dr. Abbie Maroño delivered one of the standout presentations at the Federal Interagency Polygraph Seminar. Her session on persuasion and influence was praised by over 800 federal polygraph examiners from more than 30 agencies, including the FBI, DoD, ICE, HSI, CBP, and DIA.

Attendees consistently described her presentation as engaging, impactful, and immediately applicable.

Her ability to translate complex behavioral science into practical field ready techniques made a lasting impression, and we look forward to working with her again.