SPEAKERS DATABASE Maria Isabel Jimenez Speaker Maria Isabel Jimenez is the Sr. Manufacturing, Operations Director and Site Leader for the Medtronic Montreal Operations in Canada. She is a global strategic leader that is passionate for inclusion, diversity, personal and professional growth. Her focus is all about developing a strong culture and environment where people thrive on connection, innovation, positive outcomes and high performance. With 20 years of experience in developing people, Maria Isabel is a firm believer in continuous learning and growth. She is passionate about mentorship, allyship and talent development, not only with her team but also throughout the community. She is known for building connections and activities for outreach with local professional institutions and philanthropic groups to engage young learners in STEM and engaging them with engineering careers. With a Mechanical Engineering background from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus, Maria Isabel has demonstrated over 22 years of experience on the manufacturing operations field, including diversified roles in supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, management, and quality. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, with a curious and optimist nature. She recently relocated with her family to Montreal, Canada for an enriching opportunity to expand her global environment. Past Events Speaker, Shop Floor to Top Floor: Advancing Diverse and Female Leadership From Within Note: Speaker biographies were written at time of speaking engagement and may not reflect their current job title and position. View All Connect With Maria Activity 2022