Claudia Puebla

Training & Strategy Director | Federal Acquisition & Contract Management Leader | U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

Dr. Claudia Marquez Puebla brings more than 25 years of experience in federal government contracting and over two decades of leadership in workforce development and training strategy. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, she began her instructional career in military training environments and has remained committed to developing capable, mission-ready acquisition professionals.

She currently serves as the Training and Strategy Director for the United States Property and Fiscal Office of California, where she leads workforce development initiatives and mission-aligned training programs supporting federal acquisition and fiscal operations within the California National Guard and broader contracting community.

Dr. Marquez Puebla is a Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) through the National Contract Management Association (NCMA). Her professional expertise includes federal acquisition regulations, contract lifecycle management, procurement strategy, compliance oversight, and performance management. She integrates regulatory knowledge with real-world case studies and scenario-based learning to prepare professionals for complex contracting environments.

She holds a Doctor of Psychology from the University of Arizona, a Master of Business Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Master of Science in Psychology from Capella University. Her interdisciplinary background strengthens her approach to leadership, negotiation, and strategic decision-making in contract management.