Dr. Merary

Dr. Merary Simeon is a human resources executive, keynote speaker, executive coach, and bestselling author with more than 25 years of experience transforming leaders, cultures, and organizations.

Throughout her career, Dr. Simeon has led enterprise talent strategy, organizational transformation, leadership development, workforce integration, and culture change within complex global organizations. Known for turning insight into action, she equips leaders with practical strategies to navigate change, challenge limiting norms, strengthen organizational performance, and lead with greater courage, clarity, and humanity.

Dr. Simeon has inspired audiences at leading companies, universities, and national conferences, including PepsiCo, Yum! Brands, Skillsoft, Little Caesars, Califia Farms, The Conference Board, Purdue University, Tufts University, the SER National Conference, and the Women’s Foodservice Forum.

She is the author of H.E.R.A.C.T. and co-founder of the award-winning What Rules!? Podcast!?, where she amplifies stories of women who have challenged expectations and created their own paths to success. Through her speaking and leadership work, Dr. Simeon inspires people to activate their power, unlock their potential, fulfill their purpose, and use their voices to create meaningful change.

Dr. Simeon holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University and a master’s degree in human resources from Fordham University. A native of Puerto Rico, she now lives in Texas with her family. Grounded in faith, service, and purpose, she credits her journey to the truth of Philippians 4:13.