Saint Francis Names Director of Training, Development

Saint Francis Medical Center welcomes Marie T. Gladue, MS, MBA, PHR, SPHR, into the newly formed position of director of training and development in the Education Center. In this role, Gladue will be responsible for the overall management, design, development and delivery of enterprise learning for Saint Francis.

Gladue has an extensive background in human resources, training and organizational development, with more than 12 years at executive and management levels. Most recently, she worked as a gap analyst for her own company, Bridge The Gap Now. Prior to that, she was the executive director of organizational planning and development at the University of California-Los Angeles in External Affairs. She also served as assistant vice president of organizational development at Kinecta Federal Credit Union, Manhattan Beach, Calif.; regional trainer for PitneyBowes Management Services, Los Angeles; and director of quality assurance at the Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, Calif.

Gladue received her Bachelor of Arts in international studies from The American University School of International Service, Washington, D.C., and her Master of Science in training and development from Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, Pa. She earned a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University, Malibu, Calif. Gladue is certified as a professional in human resources (PHR) and senior professional in human resources (SPHR) and has been an instructor with the University of Phoenix since 2001.

Gladue grew up in the Northeast, living in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Washington, D.C., and spent 12 years in Los Angeles. She has a son who is a student at California State University-Monterey Bay and a daughter who moved to Missouri with her. In her free time, Gladue enjoys spending time with her children and staying active.