CPT(P) Maris Moreno

CP(P) Maris Moreno is Psychology for Leaders instructor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership at the United States Military Academy (USMA).

She graduated from USMA with a bachelor's degree in psychology. As a military intelligence officer, she has served in a variety of roles, including multi-function platoon leader, targeting team member, battalion S-2, and company commander in units across Fort Richardson, Alaska; Fort Huachuca, Arizona; and Fort Liberty, North Carolina. She is a graduate of Airborne School, Air Assault School, and the Army Space Basic Cadre Course. Her deployments include supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, Operation Inherent Resolve, and Operation Allies Refuge.

CPT Moreno earned a master's degree in learning, teaching and educational transformation at the University of Massachusetts Boston in 2019, with a curriculum focused on mental health counseling. 

She is originally from Naples, Florida. She has a dog, Maggie, who accompanies her on many travels and hikes. A certified yoga instructor, CPT Moreno incorporates strength, balance and mindfulness into her environment. Her more recent hobbies include yardwork and home renovation projects.