About - Hammett Leadership Development

Leading Experts in Leadership Development

We’re the leading experts helping professionals navigate challenges and maximize their impact through tailored coaching and leadership development.

Meet Maureen Hammett

CEO & Leadership Coach

Maureen Hammett brings over 38 years of experience across education, for-profit sectors, and nonprofit leadership. Her ‘champion’ coaching style is built on encouragement, creating space for growth and maximizing professional potential.

Maureen’s career has been a ‘long and winding road,’ with significant leadership roles in higher education, corporate consulting, and nonprofit service. She has consistently embraced growth, curiosity, and the question of ‘What’s next?’ in both her personal and professional life

Present Day: Hammett Leadership Development

Today, Maureen focuses on empowering professionals through Hammett Leadership Development. As a leadership coach, she draws on over three decades of diverse experience to guide her clients in navigating their own leadership journeys and achieving impactful growth.

2015 - Present

Board Service: Collaborative Center for Social Innovation, YWCA of Western New York and Buffalo State University Alumni Association

Maureen’s commitment to community service is reflected in her long-standing board roles. She currently serves as Board President for the Collaborative Center for Social Innovation and Board Secretary for the Buffalo State University Alumni Association, and previously served as Board Chair for the YWCA Western New York. She also volunteers her time for the GLYS Caregiver Peer Support Hotline (GLYS).

oNGOING

leadership Coaching Certification & Hogan Assessment

Maureen continues to expand her expertise through ongoing certifications and courses. With a Leadership Coaching Certification (from the University at Buffalo’s Center for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness) and Hogan Assessment certification, she brings a refined approach to helping clients understand their strengths and maximize their leadership potential.

2015–2023

University at Buffalo – School of Social Work

Returning to the University at Buffalo, Maureen served as Vice Dean & Chief of Staff for the School of Social Work. In this role, she served as the right-hand person to the Dean, overseeing the school’s operations, staff, budget, and key initiatives. This experience solidified her ability to lead in both academic and operational contexts.

2006–2014

RuffaloCODY (Ruffalo Noel Levitz)

Maureen transitioned to the corporate world, leading consulting and sales teams at RuffaloCODY. Here, she developed her expertise in managing high-performance teams and leading strategic initiatives for higher education clients.

1992–2006

Senior Admissions Advisor, Office of Undergraduate Admissions (1992–1996)

Associate Vice President for Annual Giving, Donor & Research Services (2002–2006)

Maureen’s extensive tenure at the University at Buffalo spanned over 13 years. She rose through the ranks, holding key roles in fundraising and admissions, where she developed her ability to manage large teams and complex projects, setting the stage for her future leadership coaching.

1985–1989

Elementary School Teacher

Maureen’s journey began in education, where she honed her skills as an elementary school teacher. Her passion for fostering growth in students would later translate into a focus on leadership development in professionals.

Why Work With Us?

Maureen is eager to roll up her sleeves – with you – in the interest of your growth and development. You will have her full support, commitment and interest in serving your coaching needs and goals, and in helping you to achieve your desired outcomes. Also, she expects to share a laugh or two along the way, which, in her opinion, is never a bad thing.

Maureen’s Background

Education

M.S. Student Personnel Administration, Buffalo State University (SUNY)
M.S. Elementary Education, Buffalo State University (SUNY)
B.S. Elementary Education, Buffalo State University (SUNY)

Experience

School of Social Work, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York, September, 2015 – January, 2023 – Vice Dean & Chief of Staff
RuffaloCODY, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 2006 – 2014 (now known as Ruffalo Noel Levitz)
- 2013 – May, 2014 Executive Vice President, Fundraising Management Division
- 2011 – 2013 Senior Vice President & Senior Consultant, MASTERS Division
- 2006 – 2011 Vice President & Senior Consultant, MASTERS Division

University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York, 1992 – 2006
- 2002 – 2006: Associate Vice President for Annual Giving, Donor & Research Services
- 1998 – 2002: Director, Donor Relations & Stewardship
- 1997 – 1998: President’s Associates Coordinator, Donor Relations & Stewardship
- 1992 – 1996: Senior Admissions Advisor, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Williamsville Central School District, Williamsville, NY, 1985 – 1989 – Elementary School Teacher

Continuing Education & Certifications

Leadership Coaching Certification, University at Buffalo, Center for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness
Hogan Assessment Certification
Governing for Nonprofit Excellence, an Executive Education course offered through the Harvard Business School (Cambridge, MA)
Not for Profit Management Development Program, offered by the Harvard Business School Club of Buffalo
Coaching Culture, a course through the University at Buffalo Center for Industrial Effectiveness (UB TCIE)
Certified Lean Professional (UB TCIE).

Reasons to Engage in Leadership Coaching

Explore how leadership coaching can help you align your real and ideal self, develop emotional intelligence, and achieve your career aspirations

Aligning Real & Ideal Self
Intentional Change
Greater Work-Life Balance
Increased Self-Awareness
Developing Emotional Intelligence
Realizing Leadership Aspirations
Enabling Career Transition
Finding Meaning & Motivation

Client Testimonials

“Maureen’s coaching style is supportive, but flexible enough to ensure you get what you need. It is structured without being prescriptive and flexible enough to engage long-term strategies while also addressing needs that come up on a daily basis. Working with Maureen provided me with an opportunity to step outside the work and focus on developing skills and tools I would need long-term to be a successful executive.”

“Maureen reminded me that it was my journey, I was ultimately in charge of what we tackled together. Her strength was in helping me recognize the landmines and think through how to navigate around them.”

“Through the coaching process, I realized I could no longer remain complacent or stuck in my current situation. Thanks to her powerful questions and truly listening to what I was saying, Maureen provided the space for me to consider other ways of thinking about my skills and life in general. My comfort level and communication with her during each session increased such that I was able to share some of my deepest concerns and fears about transitioning into a new career after age 50…Four words sum up my coaching engagement – Cultivating, Enlightening, Powerful and Freeing.”

Services

At Hammett Leadership Development, we offer a suite of services designed to help professionals navigate challenges, enhance their leadership capabilities, and maximize their impact. Whether you’re seeking personalized coaching, dynamic workshops, in-depth assessments, or immediate support, we have a solution tailored to your needs. Explore our services and discover how we can support your growth and development.