He holds a doctorate in Rehabilitation and Counselor Education from the University of Iowa. In addition, he possess a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of North Texas-Denton, Master of Public Administration from Southern University A&M College, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Northeast Louisiana University. Dr. Maiden is passionate about serving persons with disabilities and underrepresented populations. His experiences in the field are transcultural having grown up in Louisiana and serving in Texas, Iowa, Wisconsin, and India. His current practice and research interests include collaborations with law enforcement, disaster and trauma recovery, international studies, multiculturalism, and disability related issues.