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ABOUT US

Problem Solving Plus: Creative Consulting

We customize our services to meet your unique needs. 

 

Founded on the core values of respect, passion for helping others, and sharing helpful information, our core values include: 

  • Customer-Centricity: We prioritize understanding and addressing our clients’ unique needs and challenges.

  • Innovation: We embrace creative and forward-thinking solutions to solve complex problems effectively.

  • Integrity: We conduct our business with honesty, transparency, and ethical standards.

  • Collaboration: We believe in working closely with our clients and partners to achieve optimal results.

  • Continuous Improvement: We are committed to ongoing learning and refining our methods to provide the best possible solutions.

  • Results-Oriented: We focus on delivering measurable outcomes that drive success for our clients.

  • Expertise & Professionalism: We leverage deep expertise and maintain the highest standards of professionalism in every engagement.

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​Our team works in person and remotely with interdisciplinary teams at the county, regional, state, and national levels, often dreaming up ideas with colleagues that would make our community stronger, then effectively, efficiently, and collectively building innovative ways to implement these new partnership possibilities.

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Shannon Maitland, MPA

Chief Executive Officer
& Co-Founder

Shannon is a passionate leader who likes to help others succeed.

Shannon Maitland _ Professional Headshot

 Shannon Maitland brings a wealth of experience to her role as CEO of Problem Solving Plus, cultivated through a diverse career spanning support roles to executive leadership. Her unwavering commitment to community-wide and organizational success is evident in her proven ability to foster team development and cultivate strong social connections.
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Beyond her leadership in both local and global non-profit organizations, Shannon has dedicated 25 years to educational support, providing expert tutoring, coaching, and mentorship to learners of all ages, from early childhood through retirement. Her recent research and training includes a focus on trauma-informed care and resiliency, further enhancing her ability to support individuals and communities.
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A seasoned grant writing expert, Shannon has secured and managed millions of dollars in grant funding and philanthropic awards over the past 15 years. Her analytical acumen extends to data analysis, modeling. and interpretation, providing valuable insights to any team. Through her leadership, Shannon champions community-based participatory research, ensuring that client voices and needs are central to program development. She is currently focused on leveraging research, community needs assessments, and data analysis to build strategic relationships and collaborations that address systemic issues in family literacy and solution-based programs nationwide. Shannon's commitment to community extends beyond her professional role.
 
She actively supports a variety of nonprofits as a Marketing & Development Director for Economic Opportunities Council of Indian River, Grant Writer for Central Florida Public Media, Advisory Committee Chair for Helping Hands Program, Ambassador for Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition, Conference Planning Committee for Florida Literacy Coalition, event volunteer for Pelican Island Audubon Society, and Strategic Advisor for Wabasso School of Fish.
 
As CEO and Co-Founder of Problem Solving Plus, Shannon remains deeply committed to empowering individuals through education and experiences.
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To connect with Shannon, you can email her at: 
Shannon@ProblemSolvingPlus.com ​



We connect with experts from around the world to meet your needs! 
Additional Team Photos & Bios coming soon... 

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