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DR ABBIE
WHO IS DR ABBIE
Dr Abbie Maroño is a keynote speaker, behavioral scientist, and author, specializing in trust, influence, and nonverbal communication. She is known for challenging conventional thinking and translating complex behavioral science into practical insights that audiences can immediately understand and apply.
Her interest in human behavior did not begin in a classroom. Growing up in an unstable and traumatic home, she learned early that no one was coming to save her. At 16, she faced a choice no child should have to make: continue down a path of addiction or fight for a different future. She chose the latter. That decision sparked a lifelong fascination with why people make the choices they do and how understanding human behavior can change the course of a life.
Earning her PhD in Psychology, Dr Abbie became a Professor of Psychology at just 23 years old. She was later recognized by the U.S. Department of State for extraordinary ability in behavioral science and named one of Central Florida's 40 Under 40 by the Orlando Business Journal.
She is the creator of The Upper Hand, a proprietary framework focused on trust, influence, communication, and decision-making. Dr Abbie has trained representatives from 29 U.S. federal agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service, FBI, and Department of Homeland Security, as well as senior leadership at INTERPOL. The U.S. Secret Service also recognized her contributions with an award for outstanding contribution to their forensic services.
As a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Court TV contributor, and media commentator, her work has been featured on BBC News, Fox News, WIRED, Reuters, Forbes Breaking News, Apple News, and many more outlets. She also provides expert witness services in matters involving behavioral analysis, nonverbal communication, and human behavior, including high-profile civil and criminal cases.
Trust Through Understanding
CORE PRINCIPLES
True influence begins with understanding human behavior. By recognizing what drives decisions, emotions, and reactions, you can build trust that is genuine, consistent, and lasting.
Precision in Influence
Effective influence is not about control or persuasion tactics—it’s about aligning communication, behavior, and intent with clarity and purpose to guide better outcomes.
Self-Awareness First
The ability to understand and regulate your own internal state is essential for operating at your highest level, especially in high-pressure and high-stakes environments.
Spotlighted In
Trusted by federal agencies, global organizations, and senior leaders operating in high-stakes environments.
EXPERT WITNESS
Dr Abbie Maroño is an expert witness specializing in nonverbal communication and behavioral analysis. She has provided expert opinions and testimony in cases ranging from attempted homicide to high-profile civil matters, including cases involving A-list celebrities.
Her expertise includes analyzing body language, assessing behavioral consistency, and evaluating post-trauma responses to provide clear, evidence-based insights in both federal and civil court cases.
