Simma is a trainer, speaker, consultant and coach with over 20 years of experience helping organizations and businesses meet the demands of modern workplaces. She specializes in diversity, gender communications, lifework balance, stress management, and breaking through fear and self-doubt. Simma's outgoing, humorous style creates an environment where people can talk about sensitive topics. She is known for her ability to help people break down assumptions, build dialogues, and create healthy working relationships.
Simma is the author of Putting Diversity to work (Crisp Publications, 2003), a guide for managers on leveraging diversity in the workplace. Her articles and advice have been published in national magazines and news sources, including Redbook, Human Resources Executive, and Fox News. Simma has assisted Oxygen Media as a popular online chat host, has been a columnist for Resturant Hospitality, and is an active member of the National Speakers Association. Her clients include McDonalds, Pillsbury, National Association of Female Executives, Lucent Technologies, Applied Materials, Motorola, AT&T, Monster.com, and the Women's Food Service Forum.
