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Hazel-Ann McLean is the acclaimed author of The Executive Woman’s Playbook – 8 Steps to Trailblazing Leadership and A Sparkle of Royal Blue, a memoir chronicling her groundbreaking experience as the first female student to attend an all-male high school in Trinidad and Tobago. Her story of courage and purpose has inspired generations of women to challenge norms and lead authentically.
Through her writing, Hazel-Ann translates lived experience into frameworks that empower leaders to build resilience, authenticity, and innovation in every aspect of their lives. Her BE-IT Framework© and OASIS Leadership Assessments are at the core of her mission—to help individuals and organizations thrive through change with clarity and confidence.
Her Advocacy…
A lifelong advocate for gender equity and inclusion, Hazel-Ann’s work amplifies the voices of women in leadership and entrepreneurship. She is the founder of The Rêve PODS, an incubator community for women visionaries designed to turn bold ideas into thriving realities. Members gain clarity, capital, and courage to grow their dreams. Learn more here-> www.therevepods.com.
Her advocacy extends beyond entrepreneurship—Hazel-Ann co-hosted Fork in the Road at the Frick Museum in Pittsburgh, a Carnegie Mellon-sponsored event that spotlighted diverse perspectives on belonging and leadership.
Known for developing trailblazing mindsets through resilience and innovation, Hazel-Ann is a sought-after speaker who brings depth, authenticity, and strategy to every stage. She has led transformative sessions for organizations such as Comcast and Bank of New York Mellon, and has presented at global forums including the Women’s Roundtable Serieshosted by Princess Beatrice of York.
As CEO of TriVerum, Hazel-Ann partners with healthcare, nonprofit, and government organizations to create adaptive, high-performing leadership systems that drive impact. A proud Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business alumna and recipient of the Diaspora Public Diplomacy Leadership Award, she embodies the very principles she teaches—courage, clarity, and purpose-driven excellence.
Empowering connections through authentic engagement, my vision is to cultivate a realm where stories inspire and support is real.