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The Place Where Team Science Leadership Endures
Not endless hustle. Not leadership training without measurable results. Maritza Salazar Campo is a leader in advancing team science initiatives, guiding interdisciplinary and educational efforts that drive effective teamwork and collaboration. Just real, evidence-based change, for scientists, clinicians, and Fortune 500 leaders managing cross-functional teams, complex projects, and multimillion-dollar missions. Her work emphasizes the importance of team performance, supporting high team performance through innovative approaches to collaboration and organizational effectiveness. By integrating data science with team science, she enhances evidence-based change and interdisciplinary teamwork to improve outcomes across industries.
Capable, dependable, always the one who figures it out. Which also means you’re the first to get pulled into extra projects, “quick favors,” and last-minute crises.
Over time, that doesn’t just drain your calendar — it erodes your influence. When you say yes to everything, your priorities get buried, and the work that matters most stalls.
The R &R Newsletter weekly Tips, Tools and Tactics give you the language and structure to push back with confidence.
FAQs
Can Dr. Maritza Campo improve my ability to lead?
Dr. Maritza Salazar Campo is an esteemed Associate Professor of Teaching in Organization and Management at the Paul Merage School of Business. Her research program, generously supported by the National Science Foundation, delves into the intricate dynamics of high performance teams, identifying factors that drive team effectiveness in professional services, healthcare, environmental research, and beyond. Evaluations of trainings show improved leadership and teamwork by 40% +!
Will she understand my circumstances?
Dr. Salazar Campo’s work is distinguished by its focus on the real-world challenges leaders face—such as job strain, task complexity, and cultural distance. By examining how teams and organizations across various industries navigate these complexities, her research yields groundbreaking insights that inform science and practice. These findings have been disseminated through prestigious outlets, including the Oxford Handbook and leading international journals, underscoring the global impact of her scholarship.
I am driven to shape impact. Can she teach how to lead change?
A longtime partner with the Community Engagement and Research Program, Dr. Salazar Campo has made invaluable contributions to the teaching and practice of interdisciplinary teamwork. Her expertise supports both academic and professional advancement, benefiting for-profit and non-profit organizations alike. Through initiatives like the Latinx Initiative at the Merage School of Business, she champions diversity, inclusion, and leadership development, earning recognition from the OC Business Journal as one of the OC 50 shaping the future of healthcare in Orange County. Her work has also been acknowledged by the National Academies, highlighting the critical role of collaborative excellence and psychological safety in achieving high performance teams.
Can she really help me get results?
Dr. Salazar Campo’s research program extends its impact to professional services firms and organizations across various industries, offering evidence-based solutions for team training, leadership development, and organizational climate improvement. As a sought-after consultant, she empowers leaders to foster environments where teams can thrive, even under challenging circumstances involving job strain, task complexity, and cultural distance. Her collaborations with the Clinical and Translational Science Institute further advance team science, supporting innovative approaches to public health, data science, environmental research, and community engagement.