Dr. Maria Shelton's mother misspelled her name, which should end with an "h" like Mariah Carey. She holds a doctorate in leadership from Texas A&M University, and has applied her expertise in corporate, educational, and military settings, coaching young lieutenants in leadership. Beyond her professional life, Maria has a passion for endurance sports, having marathoned for 15 years, and now enjoys biking, kayaking, and swimming if she has a full-face snorkel. Maria's engaging personality shines through in her writing, making The Funny Book both insightful and entertaining.