Maria Stanfield, CEO & Founder of My Sister's Closet, Career Coach and Consultant  -  With over 20 years of experience, Maria is unlocking the secrets to jumpstarting a successful professional career. Her tips are drawn from her personal career journey, from the front desk to the corner office.

Currently the Director of Administration at the Virginia office of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, she leads and manages more than 60 lawyers and over 70 professional staff members.  In the 30 years she’s been with the firm, she has held numerous managerial positions, experience that contributes to her current role overseeing all of the local office financial management, operations, project management and leadership.  Ms. Stanfield excels in a full range of human resource management, strategic planning, client service, recruiting, workplace diversity and organizational development.

Maria cherishes her husband and three daughters and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.  A longtime member of the National Church of God, she recognizes that all people are loved by God and works to uplift and change lives. She has always had a passion for supporting and nurturing disadvantaged women and has spent several years personally committing to work with and support this cause. As CEO of My Sister’s Closet of Maryland she works to support women in their quest to achieve a strong financial, professional and spiritual foundation. By providing spiritual guidance, professional attire, career development and training, Ms. Stanfield is a firm believer that these tools will encourage long-term personal prosperity and career success.