Maxine Reyes is a well-rounded and dynamic individual. Mother, U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Philanthropist, Author, Public Speaker, Certified Instructor, Certified Master Resilience Coach, Management & Leadership expert and Doctor of Communication student.

She was born in Kingston, Jamaica, but grew up Manchester with her great-grandmother.
Maxine was 12 years old when her great-grandmother passed away. She moved back with her
mother and step-father and attended freshman year of high school. After her first year in high
school, Maxine migrated to South Florida, USA in 1991. She lived with her grandmother in
Pembroke Pines for a while and attended Cooper City High. She later transferred to Miramar
High where she graduated and was voted most talented at her senior prom by her peers due to
her singing and stage performance skills. By now she has grown accustomed to moving and decided to join the military
to further her education, professional skills and travel opportunities.

After high school, Maxine joined the Air Force then transferred to the Army to become an
officer. Although she served 11 years in the Air Force, it was not until she became an officer in
the Army when she realized how terrified she was of public speaking. She was able to survive
the Air Force without much public speaking requirements, but as an Army Leader, she was
assigned roles that required leadership and public speaking skills. Army leaders are respected and cannot display
fear especially fear of speaking in public as that is a requirement in being an Army leader.
Leaders are trusted to have courage and pushing through fear and Maxine had no choice but to
become that leader. Her courage was tested and she persevered!

She was placed in multiple positions of leadership to include commander-- where she led 70-
600 personnel, instructor-- new officers with undergraduate degrees; subjects taught were
public speaking, leadership, cultural diversity, team building, critical thinking, effective
communication, etc. Her Army career field was financial management officer; she held
positions as a budget officer and disbursing officer. She deployed to Haiti in a humanitarian effort after the devastating earthquake in 2010 and to the combat zone in Afghanistan in 2013. Maxine has had
a fulfilling military career. She obtained several degrees, and various self-development certifications and limitless skills that she is sharing in her business.

After multiple moves across the country and to the Middle East, Maxine completed her military career with an honorable discharge. She is now pursuing an entrepreneurial career in the field of coaching, sharing her military career expertise and passion as
part-time recording artist. Currently, she is the CEO of With Courage & Grace® LLC, an
empowerment & enrichment consulting brand, specializing in empowering and igniting confidence in women and girls. She and her husband also hosts events to help strengthen marriages and families. Encouraging all to lead their lives courageously and lifting
others while they rise. Her Fit For The Role® training program helps women and men to face the
audience and becoming professional speakers who commands the stage and leaves the audience wanting more.

She is also the Founder of Courage & Grace® Foundation, a 501( c ) 3 non-profit that supports
Girls Confidence and Youth Education programs through scholarships, mentorship and The Arts,
and causes supporting the military families.

This soul-centered leader has inspired and entertained a wide range of audiences by singing
and speaking. This includes a President of the United States, the dignitaries of Qatar, collegiate
students, and Wounded Warriors of the Armed Forces. Maxine’s unique and soulful sound is
derived from her Caribbean roots and love for American vocal artists. Her music can be
simplified as love and inspirational. Maxine’s passions, talents and skills are undeniable.
You can find Maxine speaking at women’s empowerment, marriage & relationships, teens and
youth events and schools locally and internationally, collaborating with local businesses to
serve causes that affects the youth, the military community and the community that she lives
in. Maxine is passionate about the Arts, mentorship and youth education.

As a philanthropic leader, Maxine has mentored hundreds of individuals while gaining notoriety
for her exceptional leadership style and her outstanding community service. Maxine founded
the “Doctor Bird Scholarship Award” with her husband, to recognize educational excellence at
her primary school in her native town of Marlie Hill, Jamaica. Maxine’s philanthropic and
leadership excellence was also recognized by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, where
she was honored with their "Military Person of the Year” award. Maxine’s incredible level of
community involvement while serving in Orlando, earned her the proclamation that July 14,
2016 is forever known as "Captain Maxine Reyes Day."

Maxine has paved the way for the women she has influenced and inspired over the years. She
believes in speaking up for the rights of the youth and women everywhere, while removing all
societal limitations. Maxine encourages others to live their lives to the fullest and leave a vast
legacy in their wake. “Educating the youth and taking on the responsibility of being a positive
role model for them will always be near and dear to my heart.” She said. To this end, Maxine is
especially drawn to causes that supports strong military families, healthy underprivileged
children and women. Lastly, Maxine’s mantra is that in all things, do so with Love, Courage,
Grace and Gratitude.