Maureen O’Shea Fitzgerald is the founder of Blackbird Business Advisors, LLC, where she helps farms, start-ups and established small businesses turn financial information into practical strategies for growth and long-term success. Her background is deeply rooted in agriculture, with 15 years of experience working alongside farmers and business owners, complemented by hands-on farm experience and degrees in Economics and Finance.
Maureen O’Shea Fitzgerald
Board Member
- Albert Einstein
"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving forward."
Through Blackbird Business Advisors, Maureen provides business planning and advisory services, fractional CFO support, grant writing and transition planning. She is also a Certified Farm Succession Coordinator and holds a certificate in Strategic Marketing. A committed advocate for regional agriculture, Maureen believes locally sourced fresh food strengthens local economies, supports healthier communities and helps preserve the farms at the heart of them.