Marylou Ponzi Kay launched MPK Associates after an extensive career working at such companies as American Express, Benetton, Canon, Concurrent Manufacturing, Esselte Corporation, JP Morgan, Melia Hotels & Resorts, Paychex, Smartmatic Corporation and Univita Health.

She consults with corporations in human resources and talent management specializing in cross cultural interactions.

Marylou currently teaches management, languages, and Human Resources Certification for Hillsborough Community College in Tampa as well as HR Certification for HR.Com.

Ms. Kay earned Master's Degrees from the University of Iowa, and the State University of New York at Buffalo. She completed her undergraduate work at the State University of New York at Geneseo and earned a certificate in Labor and Industrial Relations from New York Institute of Technology. She is fluent in Spanish, French and Italian and has been listed in Who's Who in America 2021/2022.

A published author and frequent speaker about personal branding, her book: Powering Up Your Inner Brand-Defining the Authentic 'You' for Job and Career, is available at amazon.com.