Books Authored

• "Cross-Cultural: A New Thirst for Diversity Engagement" published by Professional Woman Publishing in 2015
• Co-author of "Leaders in Pearls - How to Be a Change Architect" published by Professional Woman Publishing in 2012
• Author of many articles in Newspapers and magazines National and International.

Expertise:

• Executive Cross Cultural Diversity Training for Human Resources and Sales Departments of corporations and entrepreneurs based on the DISC model of Human Behavior
• Cross Cultural Leadership Training and Conflict Resolution
• Consulting Services in the areas of Organizational and Talent Development

Seminars & Keynotes:

The following Topics could be delivered in English and Spanish:

• "Coffee or Soda? A New Thirst for Diversity". A Cultural Application of the DISC Model of Human Behavior
• "An Energy Drink or a Cup of Coffee" A New Thirst for your Sales Department"
• "Coffee or Soda? A New Style for Leadership.
• "An HR Referee Needed in your Organizational Ring" A Cultural View for Conflict Resolution at the Work Place
• "The Presence of the Kings in the Marketplace" A Christian Empowerment for Entrepreneurs in the Marketplace
• "Creating and Multiplying Leadership Growth for Women in the Marketplace"
• Exporting - A New Way for your International Expansion
• "The Art of Cross-Cultural Networking"
• "Equipping The Second in Command" A Christian Empowerment for those under Leadership"
• "The Key for Success in Any Legal Case" A Cross-Cultural View for the Legal Professionals"

Mrs. Lowry is originally from Colombia, South America is the founder and C.E.O. of A & P International, Inc. since 1989. She is an expert in how to sell and interact with clients and employees from other cultures.

Ana Maria is a certified trainer for: Jeffrey Gitomer Trainone (NC), Situational Leadership (CA) and a consultant in Human Behavior with emphasis in Cross Cultural Diversity.

Mrs. Lowry received her Juris Doctorate and Master Degree in International Trade in 1981 from The Pontifical Javeriana University in Bogotá Colombia, the sister College of George Town University. Right after her graduation she started traveling around the world assisting corporations and minority entrepreneurs with clients from other cultures.

Mrs. Lowry was finalist as the Professional Hispanic of the year by The Don Quijote Award in 2012 and in 2014 she was recognized as "A Woman who Mean Business – A Woman to Watch" by the Orlando Business Journal.

She sits on the Board of Director for Central Florida Employment Council and Christian Help.

Finally, Mrs. Lowry is married to the love of her life, Eng. William Anthony Lowry with whom she raised in their Christian home 5 wonderful boys.

A & P International, Inc. received the 2009 Minority Supplier of the year award given by the Florida Minority Supplier Development Council and was the recipient for the Beacon Awards as the Small Business of the Year for Diversity in the Work Place in 2010.

The main services offered by A & P International, Inc. are:

• Consulting Services in the areas of Organizational and Talent Development
• Executive Cross Cultural Diversity Training for Human Resources and Sales Departments of corporations and entrepreneurs
• Executive Coaching for small and medium size organizations
• Translation Services.