Maria Constantinescu , CDI.D™ Appointed Board Director Position at ADRBC
Congratulations to Maria Constantinescu on her Board Director position. She earned her CDI.D™ designation from Corporate Directors International, having completed the Board Certification Program at ACE LLC.
ACE LLC Announces ACE Graduate, Maria Constantinescu appointed a Board Director position at Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of British Columbia (ADRBC) affiliate of ADR Institute of Canada.
British Columbia, CAN -- Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of British Columbia (ADRBC) affiliate of ADR Institute of Canada has appointed Maria Constantinescu Board Director.
ADR BC (Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of British Columbia) is a regional affiliate of the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC), the national organization responsible for promoting and supporting the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation and arbitration across Canada. As an affiliate, ADR BC follows the national standards and designations set by ADRIC, provides training, accreditation, and professional development opportunities locally, and supports ADR practitioners in British Columbia while promoting ADR throughout the province. It also helps implement ADR processes in areas including family, workplace, commercial, and community disputes. Through its affiliation with ADRIC, ADR BC ensures that ADR services and credentials in British Columbia are aligned with national practices, giving professionals and the public confidence in the quality and consistency of dispute resolution across the country
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About Maria:
Maria is a highly accomplished international lawyer with over three decades of expertise in employment, immigration, and ESG. Currently, she serves as a conflict manager practitioner at the Department of Defence, and she also maintains a private practice specializing in civil matters. As the founder and principal of New Prospects Dispute Resolution, Maria assists corporate senior executives to create safer and respectful workplaces, resolve employment issues, including discriminatory actions, occupational health, safety concerns, and compliance with standards and ESG practices.
Her prior contributions include her position as an investigator/adjudicator/ADR consultant for the Ministry of Labour where she negotiated compensation recovery, successfully resolving over one hundred complaints annually.
Maria founded and chaired a Diversity and Inclusion Committee for immigrants employed by the Ministry of Attorney General and led efforts to promote diversity employment recruitment objectives. Within the same organization, she participated as a board member in a compensation committee responsible for staffing financial positions and oversaw senior-level talent development, leadership initiatives, and succession planning.
Maria’s diplomatic service at the U.S. Embassy in Romania, earned her a letter of commendation from President George W. Bush for her exceptional contributions. She successfully managed complex global affairs and million-dollar budgets for the Romanian embassies in New York City and Los Angeles.
Maria holds a Master’s in Conflict Analysis and Management from Royal Roads University in Canada, and a LL.B in Civil Law from Nicolae Titulescu University in Romania. Her extensive international background in legal, regulatory, and sustainability, coupled with her proven government appointments, leadership, and innovation, make her well-suited for corporate board roles in audit, risk assessment, NOM/GOV, or social committees.