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Mike Alcock
Global Sales Director
Instilled
Michael Alcock, global sales director for Instilled and Gomo, is responsible for
the company's strategy for UK and worldwide sales, product development,
and global marketing. Prior to Gomo, Mike founded Atlantic Link Limited,
where he invented the world's first cloud-based authoring tool.
Presenting
SEMT103 | Masterful Blend: Meet Instilled LXP. You Can Have it All
Christopher Allen
Chief Strategy Officer
Allen Interactions
Christopher Allen is the chief strategy officer at Allen Interactions, providing
direction to feature development and design, product training, and market
focus. Christopher brings more than seven years of experience in digital
content creation and distribution, as well as leadership experience in
publishing and sales management. He holds a master’s degree in
organizational management from The George Washington University and is an
active triathlete.
Presenting
706 | The Language of Business: Become a Trusted Performance Partner
Michael Allen
Founder and CEO
Allen Interactions
Dr. Michael Allen, founder and CEO of Allen Interactions, has been a pioneer in
the eLearning industry since 1975. Dr. Allen has more than 50 years of
professional,
academic, and corporate experience in teaching, developing, and marketing
interactive learning and performance support systems. Dr. Allen has led teams
of doctorate-level specialists in learning research, instructional design,
computer-assisted learning, and human engineering. He defined unique
principles and methods, Successive Approximation process or SAM, and the
CCAF design model for designing and developing high impact interactive
eLearning experiences that invoke critical cognitive activity and practice.
Anthony Altieri
IDIoT in Chief/xAPI Evangelist
Omnes Solutions
Anthony Altieri is the IDIoT in Chief (instructional developer for the Internet of
Things) and founder of Omnes Solutions, as well as an xAPI evangelist,
authoring a course on xAPI Foundations for LinkedIn Learning. Anthony has
worked on multiple projects implementing global LMS systems. He is a
maker, focusing on user analytics and bringing the virtual learning world and
the real world together through the use of Bluetooth beacons and other IoT
devices using xAPI. Anthony has lectured to audiences on topics ranging from
the spread of HIV to network security, content development, why it’s
important to learn to code, and, of course, xAPI.
Presenting
P05 | BYOD: Using xAPI in the Real World
302 | Are They Learning? Using xAPI to Correlate Training Performance
MB07 | How to Get Started with xAPI
David Anderson
Director, Customer Training
Articulate
David Anderson, director of customer training at Articulate, is an award-
winning eLearning designer, LinkedIn Learning course author, host of the E-
Learning Challenges blog, and creator of the Design Mapping process that
helps designers find the right look and feel for their eLearning. David has
more than 18 years of experience designing, developing, and managing
corporate clients' training programs.
Presenting
Matt Armstrong
Director, Business Development
Author-it Software Corporation
Matt Armstrong has been working with organizations in the USA, Asia, and Europe for almost two decades, helping them streamline content development practices to support operational improvements, revenue growth, and customer satisfaction. This includes projects for operations and support material, training content, technical communications, and sales enablement applications. Matt's current focus is using technology to rapidly innovate from existing content assets. Matt has successfully designed large multi-national projects with complex implementation, custom development (including vendor selection), change management, and target attainment. Matt has led business development activities that identified and entered new market categories, enabling organizations to grow revenue by more than 100%.
Presenting
SEMT203 | Headless Content: Wrapping Your Head and Hands Around Large Content Libraries
Melanie Arntsen
Digital Design Senior Manager
PwC
Melanie Arntsen, digital design senior manager at PwC, has over 25
years of experience as an instructional
designer and learning leader. She has designed all types of learning
including ILT, virtual classroom, eLearning, simulations, and mobile
learning. Melanie also has extensive expertise in developing instructors
and facilitating learning. She holds a PhD in instructional science, has
designed learning across a variety of industries, and led teams in both
large and small learning organizations.
Presenting
Adam Avramescu
Global Customer Training & Enablement Leader
Slack
Adam Avramescu is a customer education leader with over 10 years
of experience working with software companies across finance,
marketing, HR, and other industries. Since starting his career as an
instructional designer working with organizations ranging from
Fortune 500 companies to higher-education and non-profits, he has
built and grown customer education programs for companies such
as Optimizely, Kasasa, and Checkr. In 2014, he started the Bay
Area Customer Education Meetup, numbering 800 members. He
also co-hosts the podcast CELab: The Customer Education
Laboratory, and is active in speaking and writing about the role of
customer education for modern technology companies.
Presenting
613 | Measure ROI by Collecting, Connecting & Visualizing Data
Russ Bacon
Director of Digital Learning and Innovation
Cydcor
Russ Bacon is the director of digital learning and innovation at Cydcor,
the world’s largest outsourced sales specialists. Russ has spent the
past decade using gamification and crowdsourcing to connect the
hearts and minds of Fortune 500 companies to unleash inspired
performance. His work has been featured in in Forbes,
CIO magazine, and the Gartner book Gamify.
Presenting
Stephen Baer
Chief Solutions Officer
ELB Learning
Stephen Baer is Chief Solutions Officer of ELB Learning, Forbes.com thought leader, and EdTech speaker with over 20 years of experience creating immersive training solutions. He focuses on leveraging eLearning, game-based learning, interactive video, and virtual reality to re-skill learners, change behaviors, and foster continuous learning. Previously, Stephen was Co-Founder of The Game Agency and Director of Marketing at Atari Inc. He holds a B.A. from Oberlin College and an M.B.A. from Columbia University and serves on the Board of Advisors for the Life Sciences Trainers & Educators Network.
Presenting
SELR102 | Do Your Employees Hate Training? Games Are the Solution!
STRS205 | 10 Games You Can Use to Make Instructional-Led Training More Effective
Ian Bartczak
Director of Sales
Proctorio
Ian Bartczak, director of sales at Proctorio, is a passionate sales, business
development, and technology
professional that supports organizations by increasing revenue, market
expansion, and overall business
operations. Ian’s focus is on making quality education more accessible to
students everywhere, while still
upholding academic integrity. Before Proctorio, Ian spent nine years as a
business development manager for
multiple nonprofit organizations. During his time at the Scottsdale Cultural
Council, Ian helped create a young
professionals board to bring awareness to the community for contemporary
and performing arts. After a
successful career fundraising for the arts and sciences, Ian took his
expertise to the EdTech industry, assisting
the growth of local startups.
Presenting
Beat Bartlome
SVP of Solutions Development
Motivation Technologies
Presenting
SMNX105 | Training Without Limits: Off-the-Shelf or Custom LMS?
STRS203 | Stay Sharp! Competition for Engagement and Reinforcement
Jeff Batt
Founder
Learning Dojo
Jeff Batt has 15+ years of experience in the digital learning and media industry. Currently, Jeff Batt is a Learning Experience Designer for Amazon. He is the founder and trainer at Learning Dojo, a company dedicated to training you to become a software ninja in various eLearning, web, and mobile-related software applications. He was also the program manager of DevLearn for The Learning Guild. Jeff often speaks on developmental technologies such as xAPI, HTML5, augmented reality, mobile development, eLearning development tools, and more.
Bianca Baumann
VP, Learning Solutions & Innovation
Ardent Learning
Bianca Baumann is VP, learning solutions & innovation at Ardent Learning. Over time, she has developed processes and methodologies to help organizations meet their growth targets with the help of innovative L&D approaches including digital transformations, onboarding, and reskilling programs. She has spearheaded multiple projects in the marketing, automotive, financial, and events industries, creating award-winning programs along the way. She shares her expertise in her blog and at global conferences. She teaches learning experience design at OISE and published the eBook, The Little Black Book of Marketing and L&D, a practical guide that helps integrate proven marketing techniques into L&D.
Cammy Bean
Senior Solutions Consultant
Kineo
Cammy Bean started in the industry as a junior instructional designer in
1996 and has since collaborated with hundreds of organizations to design
and deliver training programs. She’s worked at small startups, mid-sized
training companies, boutique eLearning shops, and as a freelance
instructional designer. An English and German studies major in college,
Cammy found an affinity for writing and making complex ideas and
concepts clear to an audience.
In 2009, she helped start up US operations for Kineo, a global provider of
learning solutions. Originally Kineo’s VP of learning design, Cammy is
currently a senior solutions consultant. In this role she leads the North
American sales team, supports clients through the initial discovery process,
and manages Kineo’s portfolio of custom client accounts to help
organizations meet their strategic business objectives through better
learning solutions. She is the author of The Accidental Instructional
Designer: Learning Design for the Digital Age – second edition (ATD
Press, 2023).
Presenting
510 | Content Was Never King: Designing eLearning Solutions for Results
Jason Beck
Program and Curriculum Designer
CDM Smith
Jason Beck has worked in the learning and development space for 20
years. During his career he has had the opportunity to serve as a
facilitator, LMS administrator, content developer, and training
manager. His experiences have provided a great opportunity for him to
learn what is required of a successful corporate learning and
development organization.
Presenting
205 | Embracing the Learning Ecosystem: A Journey from LMS to LXP
Dan Belhassen
President/Founder
Neovation Learning Solutions
Dan Belhassen is the president and founder of Neovation Learning Solutions. A 20+ year tech entrepreneur, Dan Belhassen is passionate about how integrating relevant technology improves KPIs and drives opportunities, with a laser-focus on how best to measure the impact of online training to close skill and knowledge gaps. His speaking style is best described as "demystifying all things internet, making technology understandable/adoptable even by the least tech-savvy person in the audience” while engaging and even challenging the technical professionals in the room.
Rose Benedicks
VP, Operations
ttcInnovations
Rose Benedicks is a renowned learning design expert and VP of Operations at ttcInnovations. She is a leader in the industry and holds multiple awards from Brandon Hall, ATD, and the Learning Guild, including several for game-based learning solutions. Rose is recognized for her approach to workplace challenges. She excels in aligning learning with business needs and providing the ROI of well-designed learning experience. She holds a masters in instructional systems technology from Indiana University, is a leading presenter in the industry, and taught graduate-level instructional technology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Sean Bengry
Director, Digital Learning Studio
PwC
Sean Bengry is a director in PwC’s Digital Learning Studio. He keeps apprised of L&D trends and focuses PwC on its role in the ever-shifting state of learning culture and the intersection of technology. Sean is passionate about leveraging technology to help people find the right information they need to do their job successfully. As an active speaker and leader, his work has taken him all over the world as he continues to assist others in developing corporate learning strategy, but more importantly, changing the overall culture of learning within companies.
Presenting
Meg Bertapelle
Principal Instructional Designer
Intuitive
Meg Bertapelle is a principal instructional designer in the global customer learning & development department at Intuitive, with over 15 years of experience designing and developing learning solutions. She works continuously to improve internal and external customers' learning experiences involving Intuitive's products, emphasizing activity and practice as often as possible. Meg holds an MA in instructional technology from San Jose State University. She received the "Education Professional of the Year" award from her organization in 2016, placed second in the DevLearn Hyperdrive competition in 2017, and has been pleased to speak at DevLearn the last few years.
Presenting
Ben Betts
Chief Executive Officer
Learning Pool
Ben Betts serves as CEO for Learning Pool. Previously, Ben served as chief product officer, where he worked to help define and develop Learning Pool's next generation of workplace digital learning platforms, with a focus on learning experience platforms and the learning analytics space. Ben's expertise is based in research, having completed his PhD researching the impact of gamification on adult social learning, Ben has authored and contributed chapters for many books, has two peer-reviewed academic papers, and has presented at conferences around the world, including TEDx.
Michael Blaise
Global Learning & Development: Design & Delivery
Holland America Group
Michael Blaise is a learning and development professional who uses
key instructional design, change management, information
architecture, and organizational adoption elements to increase an
organization's performance. His focus is to help an organization
achieve its strategic goals, increase end-user performance, and
empower their behaviors to ensure alignment. Michael also has
extensive a passion for leadership development, curriculum design,
gamification for engagement, and is always looking to disrupt the
norm.
Luc Blanchette
Techno-pedagogical Advisor
Universitv© de l'Ontario Franvßais
Dr. Luc Blanchette is a seasoned learning and development professional.
During his 20 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, he worked as a training
development officer in a variety of positions and training establishments. He
has advised various organizations on how to implement modern training
solutions. He has been involved in a variety of aspects of training
modernization such as online learning, blended learning, driver simulation,
online assessment, instructor development, alternate training delivery and
change management. He holds an undergraduate degree in adult education, a
master's in distance education, and a doctorate in education with a
specialization in instructional design.
Steve Blane
Managing Partner
Darn Clever Design Collective
Steve Blane is an award-winning learning experience designer with a specialty in (and passion for) digital learning. He's been in the training and development industry for close to 20 years. Steve works with some of Canada's leading organizations to formulate and tweak their digital development strategy to better support organizational needs. Steve has taught learning experience design and eLearning development for over 10 years at certificate programs in Toronto. He is currently the program director for the Master of Digital Learning Certificate program.
Patricia Bockelman Morrow
Associate Professor
University of Central Florida
Patricia Bockelman Morrow is an associate professor at the University of
Central Florida, where her research incorporates cognitive science, learning
science, and modeling and simulation to support efforts from defense,
healthcare, and energy industry sponsors. In addition to her research, she
serves as graduate teaching faculty in the modeling simulation and training
program at UCF. She holds a doctorate degree.
Presenting
606 | Strategies for Tackling Learning Modernization Challenges
Heather Bolden
Teaching & Learning Designer
Case Western Reserve University
Heather Bolden is a teaching and learning designer at Case Western
Reserve University. She enjoys brainstorming and problem-solving
with faculty to come up with new ideas and solutions for engaging
students in online and in-person courses, in a variety of formats. She
helps faculty discover how online learning can work for them and their
students by focusing on pedagogically enhancing their courses and
figuring out the appropriate role technology can play.
Presenting
SELT204 | Meet Your New Friend Miro and Be More Agile With Visual Planning
Garfield Bolt
Solution Consultant
Peoplefluent
Garfield Bolt, a solution consultant at Peoplefluent, has been an IT
consulting entrepreneur for 25 years, and has a strong interest in
automation technologies of all kinds. Garfield taught IT to elementary
and high school students, and he is also related to the world record
holder for sprinting, Usain Bolt.
Presenting
Megan Bowe
Partner—Data Strategy
MakingBetter
Megan Bowe, a partner in MakingBetter, is a learning technology product manager turned standards evangelist and data strategist. Championing data-driven design, Megan works on projects that require a bigger lens to bring learning, portability of data, and formative analysis into focus. At MakingBetter, Megan helps people design reporting, data strategy, and products. At Knewton, Megan managed APIs and integration strategies, bringing adaptivity into various learning applications. At Rustici Software, Megan helped to launch the Experience API. Megan is a founding member on the board of directors for the Data Interoperability Standards Consortium.
Presenting
CE05 | xAPI Camp
Jane Bozarth
Director of Research
The Learning Guild
Jane Bozarth, the director of research for the Learning Guild, is a veteran classroom trainer who transitioned to eLearning in the late 1990s and has never looked back. In her previous job as leader of the State of North Carolina's award-winning eLearning program, Jane specialized in finding low-cost ways of providing online training solutions. She is the author of several books, including eLearning Solutions on a Shoestring, Social Media for Trainers, and Show Your Work: The Payoffs and How-To's of Working Out Loud. Jane holds a doctorate in training and development and was awarded the Guild Master Award in 2013 for her accomplishments and contributions to the eLearning community.
Bill Brandon
Editor, Learning Solutions
The Learning Guild
Bill Brandon is the editor of Learning Solutions. He has
designed,
managed, and delivered instruction since 1968, and has been an e-
Learning practitioner since 1984. Before becoming the editor in 2002,
Bill
held instructor and management positions in the United States Navy,
Texas
Utilities, Atmos Energy, TGI Friday's, and The Sales Consultancy. The co-
author of eight books and the author of dozens of articles on technical
topics, he has also developed programs for major conferences and
owned a
consulting business. He is a past president of the Texas Chapter (now
the
Dallas Chapter) of ISPI, and for 10 years led the Learning Technology
SIG
of the Dallas Chapter of ASTD. Bill is a graduate of the University of
Texas
at Austin and now lives near Dallas, Texas.
Presenting
Caroline Brant
Global Learning Strategist
GO1
Caroline Brant is an award-winning author and speaker about learning
efficacy, and is currently a learning strategist at GO1. With over 15
years of experience in the learning and development sector, she has a
deep understanding of cutting-edge technology, product development,
strategic partnerships, training design and implementation, and the
future of work. Caroline has led the development of training programs
for many Fortune 100 companies, including Google (Alphabet), New
York Life, General Motors, and Goldman Sachs. Using strategic insights
and creative vision to tackle learning issues, she partners with clients
to identify opportunities for L&D to support business strategy.
Presenting
504 | Creating Modern Learning Programs for Leadership Development
Reashonda Breckenridge
Sr. Instructional Designer
Medxcel
With 20 years of experience creating innovative learning experiences,
Reashonda Breckenridge, senior instructional designer for Medxcel, believes
that like bacon, color makes everything better. Reashonda mixes her love of
color and design with her love for eLearning. She has spoken at national and
local L&D conventions, workshops, and forums on the topic of color in
learning, and has shared best practices at Purdue University. Reashonda
received her masters degree from Indiana University. She is a member of the
Association for Talent and Development (ATD) and The Learning Guild.
Presenting
401 | eLearning Renovations: Simple DIY Steps for Fixer-Uppers
Derek Brezette
Instructional Designer
RPA
Derek Brezette has 10 years' experience as both a secondary and post-
secondary English teacher, where he worked with underserved student
populations. As an instructional designer, Derek has created web-based
instructional content for a variety of learner populations including online
college students, commercial airline pilots, and automotive sales consultants.
Presenting
206 | Building Buy-In: Tips for Pitching New Ideas to Stakeholders
Edward Brice
Director of Talent and People Analytics
Allstate
Edward Brice is the director of talent and people analytics within the data, discovery, and decision science team at Allstate Insurance Company. He is responsible for deepening the digital mindset of the organization through a hybrid learning strategy, as well as the active management of the data science talent pipeline. Prior to this role, he served as the director of education strategy and operations for the Agency Sales organization, where he was responsible for the onboarding and continuing education for all producer distribution models. Edward began his career as a high school math teacher as a part of Teach For America in Chicago. He spent some time in operations at Sears Holdings before joining the Integrated Learning team. He holds an MBA from University of Chicago-Booth School of Business, a MAT in secondary education from Dominican University and a BS from Morehouse College with a dual concentration in mathematics and economics.
Presenting
Sandy Brink
E-Learning Instructional Designer
Epic
Sandy Brink, an eLearning instructional designer at Epic, specializes in
teaching instructional designers how to make engaging eLearning and in
helping others become smarter users of software. Her experiences over the
past 13 years include instructor-led training, eLearning instructional design,
curriculum development, webcasting, and creating templates and processes
to help others develop new learning materials. She holds a BS degree in
education from the University of Wisconsin—Madison.
Presenting
SELT106 | Creating an Interactive Software Skills Assessment with Adobe Captivate
Mark Britz
Director of Event Programming
Learning Guild
Mark Britz is the director of event programming at The Learning Guild. Previously he worked for more than 15 years designing and managing learning solutions with organizations such as Smartforce, Pearson Digital Learning, the SUNY Research Foundation, Aspen Dental Management, and Systems Made Simple. Mark is also an organizational social designer, helping businesses achieve the benefits of becoming more connected and collaborative to improve learning and engagement. Mark is the author of Social By Design: How to create and scale a collaborative company, and regularly presents and writes about the use of social media for learning, collaborative networks, and organizational design.
Sophia Brown
Lead Experience Designer
Sealworks Interactive Studios
Sophia Brown has an international background as a design lead and illustrator,
working with startups, nonprofits, and companies across the US, the Middle
East, and Europe. As a learning experience designer at Sealworks Interactive
Studios, she is excited to bring her design thinking, creativity, and passion for
problem solving and translate them into dynamic learning experiences.
Presenting
SELT105 | Prototyping Learning Experiences with Adobe XD: Let’s Get Inspired!
Ray Cairnes
Global Director of Consulting
Fuse Universal
As the global director of consulting for Fuse Universal, Ray Cairnes taps
his 20+ years of experience to deliver successful workforce
transformations across multiple industries, geographies, and diverse
cultural settings with focus on learning strategy and transformation
planning; training design, development, and deployment covering the
entire employee lifecycle; organizational development program design
and delivery; talent management strategy and program delivery;
program and project management; and change management
marketing and communications.
Presenting
SELT102 | Align to Success: Bringing Learners and Business Goals Together
Dominic Calderon
Instructional Designer, Curriculum Developer
Amazon AWS
Dom Calderon is an instructional designer at Amazon Web Services. A
graduate of Humboldt State University and an L&D industry
professional for over four years, he's spent his career helping clients
reimagine corporate training for next gen learners, and keep up-to-
date on the latest learning technologies. Drawing on his background in
graphic design and web development, his work has focused on crafting
unique and memorable learning experiences for diverse, modern
audiences. He's most passionate in his work about promoting
inclusivity and the democratization of knowledge through new
technology and education channels.
Presenting
Charles Camarda
Astronaut, Former Senior Advisor for Innovation
NASA
Dr. Charles Camarda, an astronaut and former senior advisor for
innovation at NASA, received his undergraduate degree in
aerospace engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn,
his MS from GW in mechanical engineering, and a PhD in aerospace
engineering from VPI. He was head of the thermal structures branch
at NASA’s Langley Research Center when he was selected to be an
astronaut in 1996. He flew on the return-to-flight mission of Space
Shuttle STS-114 in 2005. He held numerous positions at NASA
before retiring in 2019. He was inducted into the Air and Space
Cradle of Aviation Museum’s Hall of Fame in 2017.
He currently teaches, consults, and is the founder/CEO of the Epic
Education Foundation. An inventor, author, and educator, he speaks
on subjects related to engineering, engineering design, innovation,
safety, and organizational behavior.
Tom Cannon
Clinical Educator II
Maine Behavioral Healthcare
Tom Cannon is a licensed mental counselor-turned-educator whose
passion for lifelong learning inspires his vocation. His sense of humor
and engaging style make for an entertaining and informative learning
experience. When he's not facilitating learning, Tom can be found trail
running with his dog Bailey, building stuff in his workshop, and figuring
out the next new software or gadget enhancement.
Presenting
Sam Cauthen
Chief Operating Officer
Poll Everywhere
Sam Test Cauthen, chief operating officer of Poll Everywhere, leads
people engagement and development at the company, whose core
mission is engaging participants in live trainings, meetings, and
events. Previously, Sam was a consultant with McKinsey & Company
where she served clients across diverse industries in strategy,
operational excellence, and organizational design while investing in
internal knowledge and learning initiatives.
Presenting
SELT202 | The Essential Ingredients to Delivering Engaging Training Sessions
Josh Cavalier
Founder
JoshCavalier.ai
Josh Cavalier has been creating learning solutions for corporations, government agencies, and
secondary education institutions for nearly 30 years. He is an expert in the field of learning &
development and has applied his industry experience to the application of ChatGPT and other
Generative AI frameworks for business and life skills. Josh is passionate about sharing his
knowledge and has a popular YouTube channel that shares tips and tricks on Generative AI. He
is a seasoned speaker, presenting at conferences like DevLearn, Learning Solutions, ATD ICE,
TechKnowledge, NAB, and Adobe MAX.
Kendra Chambers
Senior Instructional Designer
CDM Smith
Kendra Chambers has worked in the learning and development space
since 2006 as a consultant, academic advisor, project manager, and
instructional designer. She specializes in the design and development
of online learning solutions. Her recent work includes leading the
simultaneous implementation of an LMS and LXP, and the design and
development of compliance and other required training to employees
across the globe.
Presenting
205 | Embracing the Learning Ecosystem: A Journey from LMS to LXP
Melissa Chambers
Online Instructional Specialist
MSC Consulting
Melissa Chambers is an online instructional specialist at MSC Consulting and a
contract speaker coach/host for The Learning Guild's Online Forums and Guild
Academy. Melissa has over 20 years' experience in creative media production,
project and change management, online instructional design, and eLearning
strategy development, and has been designing, producing, and coaching for
synchronous online programs since 2002. She holds a master's degree in
instructional design for online learning, and has spearheaded award-winning
programs in eLearning, process improvement, and strategic development.
Melissa has a passion for lifelong learning, technology, cultivating creativity,
and having fun while working.
Liesl Christle
Senior Account Manager
Reflection Software
Liesl Christle has been supporting her clients with new learning and
development initiatives for over 10 years as an account manager for
Reflection Software. She works closely with each of her clients to
deliver impactful training that helps drive shifts in company culture.
Megan Cleveland
VP of Marketing
Articulate
Megan Cleveland is VP of Marketing at Articulate, where she leads the
marketing and customer success organizations.
Before joining Articulate 3 years ago, Megan held various product
marketing, sales enablement, and sales roles at industry-leading
companies like Marketo, Salesforce, Oracle, Hyperion, and Siebel
Systems.
Presenting
Zoe Cohen
Lead Technology Training Specialist
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Zoe Cohen works in technology training and development at an
AMLAW 100 law firm. She has over 15 years of experience in
teaching, instructional design, project management, conducting
business analysis, and eLearning development. Zoe has developed
instructor-led training and eLearning in corporate, higher education,
and secondary education settings. She has used many tools to build
eLearning, even starting from scratch with HTML and JavaScript.
Zoe is a certified Captivate specialist, avid Storyline user, and
Camtasia evangelist. One of her passions is developing hybrid
training programs and establishing documented and repeatable
(best) practices for eLearning and other curriculum development.
Presenting
316 | BYOD: Get Interactive with Camtasia! Build a Branching Simulation
Britney Cole
VP, Innovation
Blanchard
As vice president of innovation and the head of the Blanchard Innovation Lab
and Experience Center, Britney Cole is a visionary leader who positively
impacts lives through cutting-edge solutions that drive personal, professional,
and organizational growth. With nearly 20 years of experience in corporate
training and leadership development, Britney is a highly sought-after
consultant, speaker, and thought leader. Her mission is to help employees
learn new skills, enable managers to lead their teams effectively, and assist
executives in running their businesses.
Presenting
612 | Shorten Your Design Cycle with Effective Co-creation Sessions
Mary Ellen Coleman
Enablement Designer and Developer
IBM
Mary Ellen Coleman is an enablement program designer and developer
at IBM, where she has worked since 1986. She earned her BS in
computer science at RIT, her MS in technical communication at RPI,
and a MicroMasters in instructional design at the University of Maryland
University College. Her work focuses on helping IBM technical support
professionals worldwide learn the skills they need to be successful. In
her spare time, she develops surveys and guides consistent and high-
quality content development.
Presenting
Phil Cowcill
Senior eLearning Specialist
PJ Rules
Phil Cowcill is senior eLearning specialist at PJ Rules. He started his career in 1983 when he was hired as a technologist at a local college. In 1985 he joined a team to develop Canada's first Interactive Videodisc. He started teaching part-time in 1989, moving to full-time in 1995. He led his class to build one of the first news websites that streamed video in 1996. In 2011 he launched the very first dedicated mobile application development program. Phil retired from full-time teaching in 2015 and moved to working as a contractor with the Department of National Defence as a senior eLearning specialist.
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715 | BYOD: Create Interactive VR Experiences with Captivate and Photoshop
Steph Curry
Sr. Learning Experience Designer
Northwestern Mutual Insurance – Wealth Management
Steph Curry, a senior eLearning experience designer and consultant, brings
over 10 years of experience in successfully managing eLearning projects and
collaborating with SMEs. Steph has a proven track record of delivering high-
quality eLearning solutions on time and within budget. With a keen focus on
effective project management methodologies and strong communication skills,
Steph has consistently fostered productive relationships with SMEs to ensure
the successful completion of projects. She is excited to share her expertise
and practical insights with fellow professionals.
Presenting
SELT104 | Getting Started with Animation: Demystifying After Effects
Linda Daniels
Associate Director | Innovation Accelerator | Vaccines
Merck
Linda Daniels is a strategic partner with a focus on architecting universal,
holistic, and accessible experiences to improve the world in which people live,
work, and play. She is recognized for business and problem-solving insights
with emphasis on human-centered design, Agile methodologies, and design
thinking to build multidisciplinary teams that bring concepts to reality and
deliver growth for worldwide brands.
Presenting
Betty Dannewitz
Founder, CEO, the actual Betty
ifyouaskbetty
Betty Dannewitz is an immersive experience designer with over 18 years in
corporate learning and development. She is also a speaker, podcaster, and
high-performance coach. Betty's passion is to help people become better
humans and she advocates that innovative technology, like augmented reality,
has a HUGE role in making that happen.
Presenting
608 | Case Study: How a Small Part of Ally is Using AR in a BIG Way
Andreas De Neve
Co-founder
TechWolf
Andreas De Neve is a computer science engineer and co-founder of
TechWolf, which he started with two of his fellow students during their
engineering studies. Together with InnoEnergy, they're developing AI
to assess and bridge skills gaps. They have been working on a solution
to match learning to skills gaps in order to build a future-proof
workforce.
Dave Derington
Director of User Enablement
Azuqua
Dave Derington is currently the director of Azuqua's user enablement
program, working relentlessly to help customers, partners, and team
members alike to have passion for Azuqua. Part investigative
journalist, part teacher, and part computer geek, Dave loves to make
complex technology easy by learning things the hard way, organizing
it, and sharing that knowledge to everyone who needs it in a fun and
relatable way. Dave's career has spanned many industries. He has
been a laboratory chemist, a professor, a web developer, a project
manager, a business analyst, and more.
Presenting
613 | Measure ROI by Collecting, Connecting & Visualizing Data
JD Dillon
Chief Learning Architect
Axonify
JD Dillon became a learning and enablement expert over two decades
working in operations and talent development with dynamic
organizations including Disney, Kaplan, and AMC. A respected author and
speaker in the workplace learning community, JD continues to apply his
passion for helping people around the world do their best work every day
in his role as Axonify's chief learning architect. JD is also the founder of
LearnGeek, a workplace learning insights and advisory group.
Julie Dirksen
Learning Strategist
Usable Learning
Julie Dirksen, a learning strategist with Usable Learning, is a consultant and instructional designer with more than 15 years' experience creating highly interactive eLearning experiences for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to technology startups to grant-funded research initiatives. She's interested in using neuroscience, change management, and persuasive technology to promote sustainable long-term learning and behavior change. Her MS degree in instructional systems technology is from Indiana University, and she's been an adjunct faculty member at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She is the author of Design For How People Learn.
Patrick Donovan
Director, The Leadership Institute
Diocese of Bridgeport
Patrick Donovan is the founding director of The Leadership Institute in
the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport. He has more than 28 years
of experience in education, ministry, and non-profit leadership. He is
the author of four books and more than 100 articles on the intersection
of media, ministry, and young people. He holds a BS in
communications from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, an MA
in theology from the University of Notre Dame, and a doctorate in
theology from La Salle University.
Presenting
Dave Dumler
Head of Product Evangelism
Panopto
Dave Dumler heads product evangelism at Panopto. His mission is to help
learning professionals understand how video can be used to improve
employee training, retention, communication, ROI, and organizational
productivity. Prior to Panopto, Dave held a variety of technical and sales roles
at a variety of companies, including a key stakeholder position at Microsoft.
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SELT103 | 5 Ways a Video Library Can Help Trainers Overcome Top Challenges
David Dye
Account Executive
Xyleme
David Dye brings more than 20 years of experience in education and training to his role as account executive at Xyleme, including eight years as an instructional designer. David is passionate about helping organizations solve learning content management problems and works closely with prospective partners to help identify how technology can improve their content development and management processes. David earned a BA in English from University of Florida and an MEd in instructional technology from University of South Florida.
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STRS105 | Simple Strategies You Can Adopt Right Now to Support Personalized Learning
Diane Elkins
Owner/Founder
E-Learning Uncovered
Diane Elkins is owner of Artisan E-Learning, a custom eLearning development company, and E-Learning Uncovered, where she helps people build courses they're proud of. She has built a reputation as a national eLearning expert by being a frequent speaker at major industry events for ATD, The Learning Guild, and Training Magazine. Her favorite topics include accessibility, instructional design, and Articulate Storyline. She is co-author of the popular E-Learning Uncovered book series, as well as E-Learning Fundamentals: A Practical Guide, from ATD Press. She is a past board member of the Northeast Florida and Metro DC chapters of ATD.
Presenting
Cath Ellis
Learning Experience Designer
Cath Ellis Learning Design
Cath Ellis is a freelance learning experience designer at Cath Ellis Learning Design, a boutique eLearning company in Victoria, Australia. She has more than two decades of experience creating award-winning learning experiences for clients across the globe. She has a bachelor of adult learning and development and a master of digital technology in education from the University of Melbourne.
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Mike Enders
Director of Content
Articulate
Mike Enders is the Director of Content at Articulate. His eclectic background
includes stints working in leadership development, running a martial arts
studio, teaching psychology, and building a custom eLearning company. Mike
is an award-winning educator and eLearning developer and has been the
recipient of bronze and honorable mention awards in the Articulate Guru
competition. He also captured the award for best software system solution at
SolutionFest 2013.
Presenting
William Everhart
Lead Developer
Artisan E-Learning
William Everhart is a lead developer at Artisan E-Learning, helping clients
fulfill their learning needs. His favorite thing in life is witnessing "aha!"
moments in his students’ faces—that moment when they finally grasp a
concept or technique that has eluded them for so long. As an Adobe Certified
Instructor, William has taught thousands and continues to do so as a
contributing author at LinkedIn Learning and Pluralsight. Through classroom
training, one-on-one coaching, and online programs, he helps people learn to
create amazing learning content.
Presenting
Meg Fairchild
Instructional Designer
TorranceLearning
Meg Fairchild has been a learning experience creator for more than 10 years.
What really gets her excited is thinking about the effect that better data can
have on both how we teach and how we learn. As part of the team at
TorranceLearning, she led and contributed to several projects that won awards
through Brandon Hall, xAPI HyperDrive, and DemoFest. In her former career
as an environmental educator, she taught rock climbing and high ropes
classes to kids.
Kristianna Fallows
Supervisor Learning Design
JetBlue University
Kristianna Fallows, supervisor of learning design at JetBlue University,
has been working in instructional design for 18 years. She has an MA
in applied learning & instruction. She has worked for JetBlue University
for seven years. Her passions include travel and adventure, and
studying why and how adults learn. She believes providing meaningful
learning opportunities is the best way she can help others achieve their
dreams. Kristianna loves to share with others how they can apply
research-backed learning theories in a practical way in their business
environments.
Presenting
SMNX204 | Is Your Curriculum Carrying Some Extra Weight? Put It On A Diet
Angela Feigl
VP Global Growth, Enterprise Solutions
MPS Interactive
Angela Feigl, VP Global Growth, Enterprise Solutions for MPS
Interactive, has 20+ years of experience in designing, managing,
and facilitating high-impact learning and organizational
development initiatives for companies of all sizes across
geographies and industries, with a major focus on management and
leadership training. Her unique skill is leveraging gamification tools
and techniques to enhance learning effectiveness and behavior
change, as well as KPI measurement in training.
Angela holds a master of business administration and a DEA in
international economics. Born in Vienna, Angela has lived in Paris,
Lyon, Bangkok, Barcelona, and Stuttgart. She currently resides in
Dallas, TX and has been part of the MPS TOPSIM family since 2015.
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SMNX103 | Mastering Digital Transformation with Business Simulations
Melanie Fellay
CEO & Co-Founder
Spekit
Melanie Fellay is the CEO and co-founder of Spekit. Spekit was born out of the first-hand pain that Melanie and her co-founder Zari felt trying to drive tool adoption and enabling employees using outdated and ineffective solutions that couldn't keep up with today's pace of growth and change. Melanie is a BizOps and Enablement enthusiast with expertise driving Salesforce transformations and architecting employee-centric learning solutions. She graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder with a degree in accounting & finance.
Deanna Fischer
Director of Learning Design
Fischer MicroTech
Deanna Fischer is a facilitator, program developer, and speaker who
specializes in creating custom learning resources for the classroom and
online. She has built successful blended learning programs for global
clients across a broad range of industries. She is an early adopter of
technology, she loves sharing tools that help her colleagues work more
efficiently and creatively, and she has a passion for mentoring
individuals new to learning design.
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704 | Catch More SMEs With Honey: Sweet Ideas & Tools for Project Success
Jeff Fissel
VP of Solutions
Instilled
Jeff Fissel has spent his career in the video learning space. With roots in using video for eLearning as an entrepreneurial college student, he led the integration of what was KZO Innovations' video technology into what is now the Instilled by PeopleFluent LXP. Jeff has served as an adviser on video to some of the world's top companies and often shares his thought leadership at conferences, web events, and publications with the industry's top outlets.
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SEMT103 | Masterful Blend: Meet Instilled LXP. You Can Have it All
Jill Fitzpatrick
Lead Specialist: Design & Delivery
Holland America Group
Jill Fitzpatrick, lead specialist: design & delivery, is passionate about
using user-centric development as part of business strategy. Certified
in NLP, learning & development, and multiple psychometric tools, she
combines these with strong business acumen to disrupt with purpose
the approach of learning. Jill built the learning function for a UK
Property business from the ground up, incorporating legislation and
compliance, sales, interpersonal skills, and leadership training. Since
joining the Holland America Group in 2017, she has focused on
innovating ways to improve team efficiency using Agile design
principles.
Nick Floro
Learning Architect/Imagineer
Sealworks Interactive Studios
Nick Floro, a co-founder and learning architect at Sealworks Interactive
Studios, has over 25 years of experience developing learning solutions,
applications, and web platforms. Nick is passionate about how design and
technology can enhance learning and loves to share his knowledge and
experience to teach, inspire, and motivate. As a learning architect, Nick gets
to sketch, imagine, and prototype for each challenge. He has worked with
start-ups to Fortune 500 companies to help them understand the technology
and develop innovative solutions to support their audiences. Nick has won
numerous awards from Apple and organizations for productions and services.
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309 | Creating Amazing Learning Experiences: Get Inspired!
505 | Building an L&D Time Capsule: A Guild Master Panel
SELT105 | Prototyping Learning Experiences with Adobe XD: Let’s Get Inspired!
SEMT101 | Trends in Learning Today: Where Should I Focus?
SEMT201 | Using Your Mobile Device to Create Amazing Content
Josh Flower
VP Major Accounts
Neovation Learning Solutions
Josh Flower is VP major accounts at Neovation Learning Solutions.
With a deep background in the impact technology and training have on
employee development, Josh helps enterprise-level companies and
organizations improve their KPIs and increase productivity/profitability
by adding, expanding, or upgrading their eLearning platforms to a
Neovation learning solution.
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CE06 | Executive Forum
Steve Foreman
President
InfoMedia Designs
Steve Foreman is the author of The LMS Guidebook and president of
InfoMedia Designs, a provider of eLearning infrastructure consulting services
and technology solutions to large companies, academic institutions,
professional associations, government, and military. Steve works with
forward-looking organizations to find new and effective ways to apply
computer technology to support human performance. His work includes
enterprise learning strategy, learning and performance ecosystem solutions,
LMS selection and implementation, learning-technology architecture and
integration, expert-knowledge harvesting, knowledge management, and
innovative performance-centered solutions that blend working and learning.
Joe Fournier
Learning Infrastructure Designer
Anthem
A long-time learning professional, Joe Fournier has been a hands-on
practitioner, manager, director, and consultant to many Fortune 100
companies. He is currently a learning infrastructure designer focusing
on the edge and exploring the use of technology in learning and
performance contexts. Joe's current projects and interests include
mobile learning, AI/machine learning, chatbots, and blockchain. Joe
leads the internal Learning Innovation and AI Enthusiasts learning
communities at Anthem.
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Tiffany Franklin
eLearning Manager
Optiv Security
Tiffany Franklin is the security awareness training manager at Optiv
Security, overseeing the design and development of security
awareness programs for Optiv customers, including eLearning and
threat emulation. For six years, Tiffany has been developing learning
solutions that address the unique challenges of global organizations
facing a wide array of cyber security risks. She has a background in
education and has a masters in instructional design & technology.
Tiffany has worked in learning & development for 12 years.
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SMNX104 | LMS Migration Case Study: Open Source to an Open Can of Worms
Holly Fuemmeler
Senior eLearning Developer
Optiv Security
Holly Fuemmeler is a senior eLearning developer at Optiv Security,
charged with developing custom eLearning courses and learning
assets
for various global organizations, as well as curriculum design and
development of off-the-shelf course portfolios. Holly has 13 years of
experience in eLearning design and development and is skilled in a
variety of tools including Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Vyond,
Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe
Audition.
She has a degree in communications and has worked in
organizational
learning & development for 20 years.
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SMNX104 | LMS Migration Case Study: Open Source to an Open Can of Worms
Robert Gadd
President
OnPoint Digital
Robert Gadd is president of OnPoint Digital and responsible for the
company’s vision and strategy. OnPoint’s online and mobile-enabled
offerings support more than one million workers and include innovative
methods for content authoring, conversion, and delivery extended with
social interactions, gamification, and enterprise-grade security for
workers on their device or platform of choice. Prior to OnPoint, Robert
spent 10 years as CTO of Datatec Systems and president/CTO of spin-off
eDeploy.com. He is a frequent speaker on learning solutions—including
mobile, informal learning, xAPI, and gamification—at national and
international T&D conferences.
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Joe Ganci
President
eLearning Joe
Joe Ganci is the owner and president of eLearning Joe, a custom
learning
company. Since 1983, he has been involved in every aspect of
multimedia and
learning development. Joe holds a computer science degree, writes
books and
articles about eLearning, and is widely considered an eLearning
development
guru. He consults worldwide and also teaches at conferences and
client sites.
Joe writes tool reviews and has received several awards for his work
in
eLearning, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999 and an
eLearning
Guild Master Award in 2013. His mission is to improve the quality of
eLearning
with practical approaches that work.
Melissa Gattine
Senior Educator
Maine Behavioral Healthcare
Melissa Gattine is a senior educator at Maine Behavioral Healthcare.
She has her master's degree in counseling psychology, and 30+ years
of experience working in the mental health system. She has been
recognized by the State of Maine with the Dorothea Dix Award for her
work in educating law enforcement and corrections officers about
mental illness and how to respond to people in crisis. She is a mom,
wife, dog owner, and beach comber, and a lover of all things that
involve stitching.
Presenting
Curtis Giesen
Managing Partner
Rapidmooc
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SMNX205 | The Rise of Video in Higher Education and Corporate Training
Aly Gillen
eLearning Developer, Instructional Designer
Hitachi Vantara
Aly Gillen began her career at Hitachi Vantara as a technical writer. This
unrooted a deep interest in making training exciting and engaging and led to
her growth as an education developer. She holds a BA in English and has
written over half a dozen novels.
Richard Goring
Director
BrightCarbon
Richard Goring is a director at BrightCarbon, a presentation and eLearning
agency. He enjoys helping people create engaging content and communicate
effectively using visuals, diagrams, and animated sequences that explain and
reinforce the key points.
Presenting
413 | Create Effective Microlearning in Record Time with PowerPoint
Conrad Gottfredson
Chief Learning Strategist
APPLY Synergies
Conrad Gottfredson, the chief learning strategist at APPLY Synergies, has
deep experience in organizational learning, collaborative development,
knowledge management, online learning, performance support, and
instructional design and development. Conrad is the original developer of
the Learning at the Five Moments of Need framework now in use around
the world. He has worked with many of the world's largest organizations,
helping them attain higher levels of learning agility. Conrad's experience
includes the design and deployment of large-scale knowledge management
and performance support systems within multinational corporations. In
2014 Conrad was awarded the Guild Master Award for his accomplishments
and contributions to the eLearning community. He holds a PhD in
instructional psychology and technology.
Trip Gould
CINO
Knowbly Learning Systems
Trip Gould is CINO of Knowbly Learning Systems. As an education and
technology professional with a wealth of experience, Trip has had the
honor of serving on numerous award-winning interactive education
projects, as well as teaching a diverse range of learners at both two-
and four-year public and private institutions, and through after-school
middle and high school programs. Trip is very passionate about
pushing the boundaries of L&D technology to provide ubiquitous and
meaningful access to digital materials for all who desire to learn.
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CE03 | AI & Learning Summit
Rhonda Greenway
Corporate Programs Manager
International Youth Foundation
Rhonda Greenway is the corporate programs manager for the
International Youth Foundation (IYF), where she creates and tests
eLearning tools and administers the global LMS. As part of the Asset
Strategy Knowledge Unit, she supports IYF's digital strategy and
advises on IYF's monitoring, evaluation, and learning platform, a
Salesforce-based solution. Rhonda has developed curricula for both
the World Food Prize and the Iowa High School Model UN Program,
and managed the Iowa International Center's language program.
Rhonda is a New Leaders Council fellow, former UNA-USA National
Council member, and holds a BA in political communications and
global studies from UNI.
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207 | Phaser 3: A Free Authoring Tool for Gamified eLearning
Anders Gronstedt
President
The Gronstedt Group
Anders Gronstedt, PhD, is president of The Gronstedt Group, which is instrumental in helping global companies like Walmart, Pfizer, Novartis, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Daikin improve performance with their custom-developed multi-player VR simulations and learning games. He is a frequent industry speaker and writer with articles appearing in the Harvard Business Review.
Presenting
408 | How Virtual Reality and Gamification Are Disrupting Learning
Karl Gude
Director, Media Sandbox
Michigan State University
Karl Gude is director of the Media Sandbox at Michigan State
University. Previously over a 28-year period he ran the information
graphics departments at various news organizations, including
Newsweek magazine and The Associated Press. Karl is a
visual storyteller who, in addition to his work at Michigan State,
consults with companies, news organizations, PR firms, scientific
institutions, and government agencies, including the CIA, to help
them create accurate and understandable infographics. He has
given three TEDx talks and presented twice at South by Southwest
(SXSW). He is an avid sketch artist, cartoonist, and painter, and
writes a column for the Huffington Post.
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CE02 | TechSmith Learn Con 2019
Manish Gupta
Co-founder
EduBrite Systems Inc.
Manish Gupta is a co-founder of EduBrite. Manish and his team are
early adopters of newer technologies and have an eye for spotting
the next trends in creating engaging learning experiences. He
continues to build and test innovative solutions in the online
education space with many small, mid, and large enterprises. Over
the last eight years he’s been dedicated to supporting clients during
the implementation of EduBrite’s platforms and solutions. He’s
committed to building trust with his clients. That trust allows them
to collaborate to design and test innovative solutions to their
business problems. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electronics and
telecommunication engineering and has an executive MBA.
Vicky Hale
Chief Learning Officer
GAAP Dynamics
Vicky Hale is a director of eLearning at GAAP Dynamics. With a degree in accounting (and a minor in visual arts) from the University of Richmond, her path to the learning community has been nontraditional. Vicky began her career as an auditor at PwC and still holds an active CPA license. A desire for teaching and the need for a more creative outlet led her to GAAP Dynamics, where she spearheaded the company's eLearning initiative. She is passionate about instructing, accounting, eLearning, and marketing, and looking for ways to combine them all!
Jonathan Halls
Author, Rapid Media Development for Trainers
Jonathan Halls
Jonathan Halls, who has spent 30 years as a media trainer, started his
professional life in radio hosting a daily live news talk show. Author of
Rapid Media for Trainers, Rapid Video for
Trainers, and Video Script Writing, he formerly
headed up the BBC’s production training in Britain, and is today an
adjunct professor at the George Washington University where he
teaches digital media. Based in Washington, DC, he provides
workshops and consulting for training organizations in how to make
instructional videos and podcasts. He has trained thousands of
broadcasters, journalists, and trainers in 25 countries, including
people from The Financial Times, Daily Telegraph, London
Times, Straits Times, Time of India, DeVolkskrant and many
more.
Presenting
Jonathan Hamilton
Learning Analyst
State Farm Insurance Companies
Jonathan Hamilton received his master's degree from Florida State
University in instructional design. He was recognized with the
distinguished alumni service award by Florida State University.
Jonathan spent three years as an educational consultant with Pearson
and currently works as a learning analyst for State Farm Insurance
Companies. He has been recognized for spearheading the Video on
Demand (VOD) implementation at State Farm. VOD leverages an
internal YouTube-like platform to help State Farm internal employees
create effective and engaging videos to help other employees
accomplish their work tasks.
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615 | BYOD: Using Camtasia to Build Scenario-based Interactive Videos
Rae Hanson
Information Architect
Institute for Simulation & Training, University of Central Florida
Rae Hanson is research faculty at the University of Central Florida. As an
information architect, she is continuously working to improve the learner
experience with a focus on the design and development of learning
management systems and multimedia interactive content. She has
participated in the design, quality assurance, and maintenance of online,
database-driven applications and interactive websites, as well as the
development of training programs for defense, transportation,
healthcare, and energy industry sponsors. A storyteller at heart, she is
always looking for the most effective way to capture a learner's
attention.
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606 | Strategies for Tackling Learning Modernization Challenges
Douglas Harriman
Instructional/Web Designer
University of California, Office of the President
Doug Harriman has spent the past decade as an instructional, web,
and media designer in the field of online, higher education. He has
worked with some of the top accessibility experts in the University of
California system to develop electronic accessibility strategies and
outreach programs. His goal is to increase electronic accessibility
awareness and promote universal design.
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301 | Maximizing Accessibility with eLearning Authoring Tools
Kim Haslam
Senior Curriculum Developer
ServiceNow
Kim Haslam is currently a senior curriculum developer for ServiceNow.
She has over 15 years' experience training and creating instructor-led
and eLearning courses. She has worked in many organizations,
including higher education, recruitment, non-profit, and tech
companies. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and
her master’s in instructional systems development. Her work includes
sales and product training, management and leadership career
development, HR, and technical training.
Julie Havill
Senior Instructional Designer
RegattaVR
Julie Havill, a senior instructional designer with RegattaVR, focuses on
the immersive design of VR learning solutions. She has worked in L&D
for over 15 years and holds a master of science degree in adult
education. Her work in the field of VR/ID is deeply rooted in supportive
research and constructivist methodologies. Her experience spans the
spectrum from traditional solutions, to those that are cutting-edge. Her
award-winning work has benefited learners across industries and
around the globe.
Kristen Hayden Safdie
Learning Consultant
Capital One
Kristen Hayden Safdie, learning consultant at Capital One, has designed learning experiences from the ground-up. Her past projects include developing and managing 10-week online courses, creating hours of instructional video with subject matter experts, and creating a tabletop card game to teach kids emergency skills. She is also experienced with the technical side of learning. She has implemented and administered learning management systems and developed complex eLearning interactions using Storyline, Evolve, Adapt, Captivate, H5P, and more.
Ryan Hicks
Director, Learning Design and Education Services
Workforce Software
Ryan Hicks’ unconventional path to becoming a learning professional includes
years as a musician and band manager, a BS in industrial engineering, and a
decade in supply chain design. His balanced approach of optimism and
skepticism has led to the development of multiple learning & development
organizations and professional credentials. As a lifelong student, he embraces
the adage that “change is the only constant.”
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105 | Prototype to Evaluation: Building Organizational Buy-in for xAPI
Destery Hildenbrand
XR Solution Architect
Intellezy
Destery Hildenbrand is an XR solution architect with Intellezy. Destery has
over 17 years of experience in training and development and seven years
focusing on immersive technologies. Destery has spent time in corporate
environments and higher education. Destery's primary focus is helping
organizations plan, design, and develop engaging learning experiences
through Immersive technology.
Nicole Hilson
Social Learning & Collaboration Architect
Cleveland Clinic
Nicole Hilson works in the Global Leadership and Learning Institute
at
Cleveland Clinic. In this role, Nicole is transforming learning and
development with the introduction of an enterprise-wide online
social
learning and collaboration platform, Connect Today. With a
background
in eLearning and instructional design, Nicole works to develop
collaborative learning solutions for teams and programs throughout
the
organization. Nicole holds a BS and MS in adult learning and
development.
Presenting
Steve Hoerner
Director of Account Services
Motivation Technologies
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SMNX105 | Training Without Limits: Off-the-Shelf or Custom LMS?
STRS203 | Stay Sharp! Competition for Engagement and Reinforcement
Jennifer Hofmann Dye
Founder and President
InSync Training
Jennifer Hofmann Dye is founder and president of InSync Training.
She
specializes in the design and delivery of engaging, innovative, and
effective modern blended learning. Jennifer has written and
contributed to a number of well-received and highly-regarded
books including The Synchronous Trainer's Survival Guide:
Facilitating Successful Live Online Courses, Meetings, and
Events and Live and Online!: Tips, Techniques, and
Ready to Use Activities for the Virtual Classroom. Her latest
book, Blended Learning (ATD, 2018), introduces a
new instructional design model that addresses the needs of the
modern workplace and modern learners.
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412 | Make Virtual Learning Relevant: Using Scenarios in the Virtual Classroom
MB03 | Using Blended Learning
Wesley Holden
Product Advisor
Totara
Wesley Holden, product advisor at Totara, has over 20 years of
experience in software implementation and training, serving clients in
industries including healthcare, government, and higher education. He
has been involved in open source software for over a decade, training
and supporting clients in managing their enterprise learning
management system installations.
Presenting
Rachel Horwitz
Global L&D, Digital Technologies College, Mars University
Mars
Rachel Horwitz is the global learning and development director for Mars
University, the L&D function of Mars Incorporated. In this role she is
responsible for collaborating with global leaders to develop a strategic
framework that addresses the learning and development needs of
associates, utilizing best practices in learning strategy development.
Rachel joined Mars in 2011 as an HR business partner in Mars
Chocolate North America. In 2013, Rachel took on the role of global
curriculum design director, leading instructional design within Mars
University. She worked cross functionally on design and development
of learning curriculum.
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702 | Mission Control: Launching Learning Engineering at Mars, Inc.
Michael Hruska
President/CEO
Problem Solutions
Michael Hruska is a technologist and design thinking (DT) practitioner with
experiences spanning across standards, emerging technologies, learning,
and science. As a former researcher at the National Institute of Standards
and Technology (NIST), Hruska provides technology, business model, and
innovation solutions to Fortune 500, government, and startup companies.
Hruska speaks at industry events, conferences, and webinars on topics
spanning the continuum between advanced research on adaptive learning
ecosystems and emerging technology solution/product design in a variety
of industries.
Hruska is an advisor/mentor to Ed Tech startups for GSV Capital, along
with mentoring local and regional entrepreneurs. He is on the advisory
board of a number of companies that support entrepreneurship and early-
stage companies, as well as being recognized at industry events
internationally.
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P12 | Design Thinking: Learning and Applying it in Your World
Cindy Huggett
Principal Consultant
Cindy Huggett Consulting
As a leading industry expert and 20+ year pioneer of virtual training, Cindy
Huggett, CPTD, has vast experience delivering engaging learning solutions via
the virtual and hybrid classroom. She's the author of six acclaimed books on
the subject, including The Facilitator's Guide to Immersive, Blended and
Hybrid Learning. She is a past member of the ATD global board of
directors and was one of the first to earn the Certified Professional in Learning
and Performance (CPLP now CPTD) credential. She holds a master's degree
from the University of Pittsburgh and was a Triangle Business Journal 30-
Under-30 Award Winner.
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808 | The Facilitator's Role in VR, AR & MR: Skills Needed for Success
Andrew Hughes
President
Designing Digitally, Inc.
Andrew Hughes is the president of Designing Digitally, Inc. and has
over a decade in the strategical planning and development of enterprise
custom gamified learning solutions for government and Fortune 500
clients. Andrew is also a professor at the University of Cincinnati and
prior to this was a contractor for the US Department of Education, Ohio
Board of Regents, and General Electric. Andrew oversees a team of 30
employees and is focused on ensuring the clients’ challenges are met
with engaging, educational, and entertaining learning experiences.
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407 | Best Practices for Planning, Developing & Implementing Serious Games
Jacqueline Hutchinson
Learning Solution Designer
e-Learning Pros Instructional Design
Jacqueline Hutchinson is a learning solution designer at e-Learning Pros
Instructional Design. Jacqueline has been involved in L&D for more than
25 years; she began as a software trainer, taught at a college, and in
the 1990s found her passion for online learning. In 2000, she discovered
eLearning and LMS implementations. She spent six years as the LMS
lead for the city of Toronto, where she implemented and supported an
enterprise LMS for 44 business units and more than 38,000 municipal
staff. Jacqueline holds a BEd (AE) from Brock University. She’s also a
Lectora-certified Advanced Author and instructor.
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MB25 | Freelancing Tips
Karen Hyder
Online Event Producer and Speaker Coach
Kaleidoscope Training and Consulting
Karen Hyder, online event producer and speaker coach at
Kaleidoscope Training and Consulting, has been teaching about
technology since 1991, when she delivered instructor-led software
courses for Logical Operations. She was promoted to director of
trainer development, helping trainers improve skills and earn
certifications. In 1999 she created a course for trainers using
virtual classrooms, and helped launch The eLearning Guild Online
Forums in 2004. She continues to host The Guild’s Best of
DemoFest, and was honored with the Guild’s Guild Master Award.
Currently, Karen provides coaching and production support for a
series of online courses at Hearing First, a not-for-profit that serves
audiology professionals earning CEUs.
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P19 | BYOD: Instructional Design for Virtual Classroom Events
Kelvin Hylton
Technical Training Manager
VTNZ
Kelvin Hylton is the technical training manager at the Vehicle Testing
New Zealand (VTNZ) support office. He has over 22 years’ experience
in Workbased Learning, Tertiary Education, Assessment/Moderation
and Strategic Management. He been with VTNZ for over 15 years and
has worked in various operational roles. Kelvin was heavily involved in
the major reconstruction of how learning is communicated across the
organization and has been the key driver to the Learning Centers’
success.
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Ray Jimenez
Chief Learning Architect
Vignettes Learning
Ray Jimenez, PhD, spent 15 years with Coopers & Lybrand in the areas of
management consulting and implementation of learning technology
solutions. Ray is the author of Workflow Learning,
Microlearning Impacts Report, 3-Minutes eLearning,
Scenario-Based Learning, Do-It-Yourself eLearning, and
Story-Based eLearning Design. He has worked with American
Bankers Association, Neiman Marcus, the U.S. Air Force, NASA, Blue Cross,
Goodwill Industries, Pixar Studios, Edison Mission Group, Dendreon,
Netafim, Progressive Insurance, Bridgepoint Education, and California
Institute of Technology, to name a few. He is the chief learning architect for
Vignettes Learning and Situation Expert.
Jason Johnson
Dean, Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine
Lincoln Memorial University
Jason Johnson is one of the founding faculty members of 30th College of
Veterinary Medicine in the USA, which he led to full accreditation. He has
served in numerous leadership capacities including the Legislative Advisory
Committee of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges
(AAVMC) and in the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) House of
Delegates. Jason has been awarded honorary diplomate status recognition by
the American Society of Epidemiologists, Auburn Young Achiever Award, AVMA
Future Leaders, Veterinary Business News Top 25 vets to watch in our 25th
year, and the Ron Taylor Teaching Excellence Award.
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509 | Blockchain-Based Digital Credentials for Competency-Based Learning
Michael Jones
Learning Experience Designer
Lyft
Mike Jones, a learning experience designer (LXD) at Lyft, has over a
decade of experience advocating for learners; helping people learn and
grow in whatever they do. He is an eLearning development guru,
instructional design nerd, and a professional lifelong learner. Mike
works extensively with the Articulate 360 suite and has created award-
winning eLearning and instructor-led training in various settings. Some
of his most notable work includes solutions that have reached
audiences of over 99,000 learners.
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812 | Working Toward Minimum Viable Product in LXD: What, When, and How
Nishan Joomun
GM
Ellicom
Nishan Joomun currently serves as the GM at Ellicom. He brings an
unparalleled strategic vision to everything related to the
development and optimization of the company's operations and
leadership, ensuring that the business objectives are met. Part of
his mandate is to frame R&D initiatives, helping the company
remains at the forefront of innovation by bringing the know-how
and creativity to all new learning solutions produced and deployed.
Nishan graduated from Cambridge University, with a focus in
programming, UX/UI, rich internet applications (RIA), and new
media. His work has been honored at the Canadian Digi Awards and
the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education.
Karl Kapp
Professor
Commonwealth University
Karl Kapp, EdD, is a professor of instructional technology at Commonwealth
University in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania who teaches instructional game
design, gamification, and online learning design. He keeps busy internationally
consulting, training, coaching, and counseling established companies,
academic institutions, and startups. He co-founded L&D Mentoring Academy,
which helps midcareer learning professionals move to the next level. Karl has
authored many books and created several LinkedIn Learning courses. In
2019, he received the ATD Distinguished Contribution to Talent Development
Award. His YouTube series, "The Unauthorized, Unofficial History of Learning
Game," is his current passion project.
Judy Katz
Project Manager
PeBL Pro by Eduworks
Judy Katz makes stuff that helps people learn. Since 1997, she's worked in education and training strategy, design, development, and delivery. She's thrilled to be on the Eduworks team as an instructional designer and product manager for PeBL Pro. Judy has a passion for great design and technology, usability, and social justice. She has a BA in English, an MBA, and an MEd in instructional design for workplace learning.
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Chris Kelly
Education and Learning Business Development
EPAM
Chris Kelly works in education and learning business development at
EPAM. He has actively consulted with numerous organizations who are
seeking to develop technology-based solutions focused on learning. His
background is unique in that he understands the different challenges
organizations face around learning while understanding the process
and different options around developing a digital learning solution. This
deep domain knowledge enables him to guide organizations to avoid
common pitfalls resulting in solutions that ultimately improve learner
performance.
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SEMT202 | Data Science and Machine Learning Applications in Digital Learning
David Kelly
Chairman
The Learning Guild
David Kelly is the Chairman of the Learning Guild. David has been a learning
and performance consultant and training director for over 20 years. He is a
leading voice exploring how technology can be used to enhance training,
education, learning, and organizational performance. David is an active
member of the learning community, and can frequently be found speaking at
industry events. He has previously contributed to organizations including ATD,
eLearn Magazine, LINGOs, and more.
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Elizabeth Kohler
Social Learning & Collaboration Architect
Cleveland Clinic
Elizabeth Kohler, BS, MEd, is a social learning & collaboration architect in
Cleveland Clinic's Mandel Global Leadership & Learning Institute. As part of
the collaboration and learning technologies team, Elizabeth has helped
implement and grow the organization's social learning and collaboration
platform, transformed the onboarding experience for new caregivers, and
redesigned mandatory compliance training to improve the learning
experience.
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Jessica Kohler
eLearning Specialist
Veterans United Home Loans
Jessica Kohler, MEd is a instructional designer/developer with a 15-
year career in corporate and higher education. She specializes in UX
design, information architecture, collaborative/gamification, technical
writing, and graphic design.
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SELT104 | Getting Started with Animation: Demystifying After Effects
Art Kohn
Professor
ASPIRE Consulting Group
Dr. Art Kohn earned his PhD in cognitive science at Duke University and is a consultant with Google, helping the organization develop new programs which train more than 1.2 billion people. Dr. Kohn's professional research explores how to present information in order to maximize learning and memory. He was awarded the National Professor of the Year award from the American Psychological Association and he won a Fulbright Fellowship in cognitive psychology and a second Fulbright Fellowship in distance education. He consults with organizations around the world, helping them modernize and optimize their training programs.
Anna Kuehl
Senior Vice President Customer Solutions
MPS Interactive Systems
Anna Kuehl is a senior vice president of customer solutions for MPS
Interactive Systems, a global leader in learning solutions. She leads
customer engagement and success, with a focus on delivering
excellence in high-impact, complex, and innovative human
performance and development programs. Anna has nearly 20 years of
cross-industry consulting experience in learning, having worked as a
managing consultant for EDS and as an SBU manager L&D for ACS
before joining TIS in 2007.
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SMNX101 | Ready for the Workforce of the Future? Shift Your Learning Programs To Be Relevant
Suresh Kumar DN
CEO
Tesseract Learning
Suresh Kumar DN, founder and CEO of Tesseract Learning, is a learning
professional with 18+ years of experience with deep interests in learning
strategy, design, and technology. He works with global customers,
understanding their business challenges and proposing optimal learning
solutions to enhance employees' performance and drive business growth.
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SMNX201 | Driving Business Results Through an Integrated Learning Ecosystem
Kassy LaBorie
Founder & Principal Consultant
Kassy LaBorie Consulting
Kassy Laborie is a professional speaker, author, and The Original Virtual Training Hero at Kassy LaBorie Consulting, LLC. She is an author, facilitator, instructional designer who specializes in human connection in a remote world. She has trained thousands of people around the world on topics such as virtual learning, remote teams, and using live online technology in engaging and creative ways. Kassy loves helping organizations, learning teams, and training professionals experience success while working in a digital world. Take your online life from blah to AHA!
In her previous role at Dale Carnegie Training, she was the director of virtual training services, a consultancy that partners with organizations to help them develop successful online training strategies. Kassy also served as the product design architect responsible for developing the company’s live online training product and experience. Prior to this, she was an independent master virtual trainer, a Microsoft software trainer, and a senior trainer at Webex, where she helped build and deliver training at the very first version of the Webex University.
Kassy is the co-author of Interact and Engage! 75+ Activities for Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars (ATD Press 2022) and the author of Producing Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars (ATD Press 2021). A frequent speaker at industry conferences since 2006, she has presented at Training Magazine events including their yearly conference and Online Learning Conferences, Chief Learning Officer symposiums, The Virtual Learning Show, ATD’s TechKnowledge and International Conference & Exposition, DevLearn, Learning Solutions, and other Learning Guild conferences, as well as many local ATD Chapter events.
Duncan Larkin
Digital Learning Innovation Manager
McKinsey & Company
Duncan Larkin is the head of the digital learning innovation team at McKinsey & Company. He is a passionate advocate for simple, elegant, and transformative solutions that push the boundaries of innovation and put the learner first. Duncan is a graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point and the author of two books.
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708 | Developing Marv: Our Journey Towards a Conversational Chatbot
Margaret Larson
Business Development Representative
BenchPrep
Margaret Larson is a business development representative at
BenchPrep, an online learning platform that delivers learning
experiences and drives revenue for nonprofits, corporations, and
training companies. In her role on the solutions team, her primary goal
is to help organizations evaluate the health of their current learning
programs and see the value of an engaging, unmatched learning
experience with BenchPrep's Learner Success Platform.
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SELT205 | The 3 Pillars of an Effective Digital Learning Program
Mark Lassoff
Founder
Dollar Design School
Over two million people have learned coding and design from Mark Lassoff.
Mark and his company are pioneers in new media learning, having created the
first streaming media network dedicated to learning workforce and career
skills. They produce broadcast-quality learning content that focuses on digital
skills such as design, coding, and digital productivity. Mark is an in-demand
speaker and has traveled the world to teach. He was named to the 40 under
40 in both Austin, Texas, and Hartford, CT. In 2017, Mark was awarded the
prestigious Learning Guild Guild Master Award.
Stefanie Lawless
VP Training
Yukon Learning
Stefanie Lawless is the vice president of training at Yukon Learning, where she manages the design and development of customizable off-the-shelf courseware in Rapid Course and provides virtual training for the Articulate suite of tools. She has spent more than 10 years training people on software products and policies, as well as developing eLearning content and custom courseware for organizations worldwide. Stefanie holds a BS in information technology and an MBA from Western Governor's University.
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The Learning Guild
The Learning Guild is the oldest and most trusted source of information,
networking, and community for eLearning Professionals. As a member-
driven organization, the Guild produces conferences, online events,
eBooks, research reports, and Learning Solutions Magazine—all devoted
to the idea that the people who know the most about making eLearning
successful are the people who produce eLearning every day in corporate,
government, and academic settings. Our goal is to create a place where
eLearning professionals can share their knowledge, expertise, and ideas
to build a better industry—and better learning experiences—for
everyone.
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MB27 | Writing for eLearning Guild Publications
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Nicole Legault
Community Manager
Articulate
Nicole Legault is a community manager at the software company Articulate. Nicole has a varied skill set that includes expertise in instructional design, eLearning development, and more. She has written hundreds of articles on the topic of eLearning and instructional design. She is a skilled public speaker and has delivered many hours of training and presentations on a variety of topics related to training. Nicole strives to create engaging sessions based on practical skills that can be used immediately on the job.
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Jennifer LePage
Director, eLearning Design and Development
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada
Jennifer LePage, director of eLearning Design and Development at
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, has worked in
organizations big and small for more than 15
years, giving her a broad range of opportunities to experience life in
hospitals, retail organization, financial institutions, and colleges.
Jennifer is a formally trained teacher and instructional designer with a
graduate degree in distance learning. She has taught international
students, C-suite executives, line workers, professionals, and other
teachers. She has also published work in medical journals and spoken
at conferences.
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Richard Lowenthal
Managing Partner
The Game Agency
Richard Lowenthal, a managing partner at The Game Agency, heads-up business services. Richard has more than 25 years of game development, publishing, and training experience. He has worked on training games with such companies as Intel, Microsoft, Colgate, Merck, and Pfizer, and educational games with AARP, National Geographic, Sesame Workshop, Disney, and The Learning Company. He’s also negotiated licensing deals for world-class brands including Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, Monopoly, Scrabble, Bicycle Cards, Sesame Street, Crayola, and National Geographic. Richard holds a BS degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.
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607 | Training Games - The Best Tool To Educate & Motivate Employees
Dominik Lukes
Digital Learning Technologist
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Dominik Lukes is a digital education and technology specialist at the
Saïd Business School, the highly ranked business school of the
University of Oxford. He Is a specialist in education and technology, with
interests in open education and pedagogical innovation. He has a strong
background in special needs and literacy. He also has web design and
development experience in Drupal and WordPress. As an independent
scholar focused on human communication with expertise in metaphor
theory, discourse analysis, construction grammar, and Slavic linguistics,
he has special interest in cross-cultural communication and training.
Presenting
SMNX205 | The Rise of Video in Higher Education and Corporate Training
Terry Lyons
Senior Manager
VMware
Terry Lyons has been with VMware since 2006, currently managing the
VMware Learning Zone (VLZ) platform and related projects. Previous to
that role he was a staff alliance systems engineer responsible for many
of VMware's global technology partners. Terry has 21 years of
experience in the infrastructure, systems, and application management
industry.
Sabahat M
VP Learning and Development
AntWorks
Sabahat M. is VP of learning and development at AntWorks. A strategic
leader by profession, with credentials on building and leading top-
performing teams focused on delivering leading-edge learning solutions
and servicing large customer bases, she is dynamic in the
orchestration of multi-million dollar business turnaround and growth
ventures. She is a big-picture thinker, driven to impact the bottom
line, and a skilled provider of advanced training, guidance, and
motivation that result in the retention of top-performing professionals.
Presenting
SMNX201 | Driving Business Results Through an Integrated Learning Ecosystem
Kelli MacIver
Director, Learning & Development
Cydcor
After graduating from Gonzaga University, Kelli MacIver began working
for Cydcor as a door-to-door, commission-only sales agent. Since then
she has held many roles within Cydcor, including most recently being
selected to build the brand-new learning & development department.
With a focus on delivering results, Kelli has implemented a learner-
focused culture and introduced microlearning and gamification
strategies to their workforce. Kelli holds a certification in gamification
and time management and has recently earned her CPLP accreditation.
Presenting
Dawn Mahoney
Owner
Learning In the White Space
Dawn J. Mahoney CPTD is a talent development professional who is passionate about developing people through better learning content, better learning strategy, and better dialog. In 2015, Dawn founded Learning In the White Space, a boutique consultancy devoted to planning a learning strategy and bringing it to life. Dawn writes the "Last Word" column in Training Magazine and is the author of Lean Learning Using the ADDIE Model.
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Gaurav Malhorta
VP, Product Marketing
Whatfix
Gaurav Malhorta is a full-stack product marketing leader with
experience
steering 12 SaaS products to market leadership. He heads the product
marketing team at Whatfix and spends his time creating, planning, and
implementing innovative and exciting product marketing strategies.
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SMNX203 | Empower Your Digital Workforce with Learning in the Flow of Work
Armando Mancera
Senior Manager, Learning Experience Design
DISH
Armando Mancera is a 16-year veteran in training and development.
He has held positions in instructional design, learning content
management, facilitation, and leadership. He completed his graduate
studies at Arizona State University, earning a master’s of education
degree with an emphasis in educational technology. His passion for
working in education revolves around using technology to enhance
learning strategies, and helping others gain skills and knowledge to
achieve their goals. At DISH, Armando leads the teams responsible for
designing training to support all of the company's customer acquisition
and retention efforts.
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Chris May
Learning Designer
Delta Air Lines
Chris May is learning designer and developer with over 20 years of
experience developing multimedia. He has worked for companies such
as Verifone, Morehouse School of Medicine, Coca-Cola and Delta Air
Lines. Chris is as comfortable shooting video as he is writing code or
creating graphics in Photoshop.
Aric Mazick
Learning Designer
Holiday Inn Club Vacations
Aric Mazick is a learning designer with a passion for technology. He's
exploring the use of emerging industry technologies and, thanks to an
engaged and supportive leadership, has made waves in his company. He
has spoken at multiple industry conferences about augmented reality
and Unity development, and won Best Immersive/Simulation for his
blended leadership program at Learning Solutions DemoFest 2019.
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Nikky McCollom
Snagit Product Leadership
Snagit
Nikky McCollom is a member of the Snagit leadership team, where she
is responsible for Snagit’s go-to-market strategy. She has over 10
years of experience in marketing content creation and strategy. Her
unique combination of degrees in communication and graphic design
help her to understand how to craft messaging that resonates and
gives her the skill set to design engaging and aesthetically pleasing
layouts to maximize the effectiveness of the message. She has been
part of the TechSmith team for over five years.
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CE02 | TechSmith Learn Con 2019
Dave McFarland
Director of Learning
Treehouse Island
Dave McFarland is the director of learning at Treehouse, an online
coding school. He is a passionate educator with over 15 years of
experience teaching adult learners both online and in person. For the
last five years, he's been applying what he's learned about instruction
and the science of learning to help build an online learning platform to
provide new career opportunities for individuals pursuing a career in
tech.
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601 | Test Instructional Ideas Quickly and Cheaply With Lean Prototypes
Andrew McGuire
Learning Experience Designer
dRofus
Andrew McGuire is a learning experience designer at dRofus, where he specializes in developing engaging content and tracking learner experiences. He has been working in eLearning development for the past five years. Before joining the world of eLearning, Andrew taught English at the college level for seven years. He has an MA in English composition from Northeastern Illinois University.
Jeremy Medrano
Chief Creative Officer
Infinitude Creative Group
Jeremy Medrano, a creative director at Infinitude Creative Group, found his passion for visual design and storytelling early on. After graduating with a degree in digital filmmaking from the Art Institute of Dallas, Jeremy began his career as a video editor, motion graphic artist, and graphic designer. Due to his dedication and drive for innovative results, he quickly moved into a management role, then into creative direction. At Infinitude, he oversees the artistic development of all work; supervises the team of designers, editors, and production artists; and is always pushing the envelope to produce better work and expand the organization's capabilities.
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712 | What Fortnite Can Teach Us About Memory, Motivation & Learning
Sarah Mercier
CEO & Strategic Consultant
Build Capable
Sarah Mercier, CEO and strategic consultant at Build Capable, specializes in
instructional strategy and learning technology. Sarah is known for
translating highly technical concepts and research to real-world practice.
She is an international facilitator for the Association for Talent
Development and Greater Atlanta ATD Past President. Her innovative
learning solutions have been recognized by winning industry awards, such
as Best of Show at FocusOn Learning DemoFest for xAPI for Interactive
eBooks, and Best Performance Support Solution at DevLearn DemoFest for
Critical Success Factors training and assessment tool.
Sarah is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and business events
on topics such as instructional design and development, accessibility, data
strategy, and learning ecosystems. Her work has been published in ATD’s
2020 Trends in Learning Technology, The Book of Road-Tested Activities, TD
Magazine, Learning Solutions Magazine, CLO Magazine, and a variety of
other training and workforce publications.
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Randy Meredith
Learning Technology Developer Sr
Huntington Bank
Randy Meredith is a senior learning technology developer for the
performance development department of Huntington Bank. In this position,
he has created more than 100 interactive courses and educational videos
from inception though publication. Prior to working at Huntington Bank,
Randy served as creative director for Brighter Minds Media, where he
designed children’s educational software for such well-known brands as
Marvel Comics, PBS, Dreamworks Animation, and more.
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Lisa Mertes Sepahi
National Training Director
CSH
Lisa Mertes Sepahi is the national director of the training center at the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH), a national non-profit providing professional development and consultancy services. With over 20 years in both public and private sectors, Lisa has experience in learning design, curriculum development, and virtual learning. She loves learning tech and received a master's in instructional technology and media at Columbia University. She blends her learning design experience with her years as a social worker and human services trainer.
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811 | Designing eLearning with Mobile in Mind
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Joe Meyer
Consultant, Digital Learning
Nationwide
Joe Meyer is currently a creative consultant in digital learning for Nationwide.
For the past 15 years, he has created innovative and award-winning learning
solutions and multimedia for multiple Fortune 500 companies. A frequent
speaker and published author within the greater learning community, Joe
favors the use of storytelling through various forms of multimedia to achieve
outstanding results. He is a master’s candidate in educational technology at
Louisiana State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in electronic media
production from Kent State University.
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703 | Creating Driveway Moments: How to Make Compelling Interview Podcasts
MB11 | Using Podcasts for Learning
Bryan Miller
Vice President, Ultimate Software Practice
Bluewater Learning
As the vice president of Ultimate Software Practice at Bluewater
Learning, Bryan Miller ensures that Bluewater has the right tools
and data to remain agile and scalable enough to respond to rapidly
changing market conditions. He works with leadership to establish
and report on KPIs relevant to individual business needs. Bryan has
20 years of project management, systems design, and operations
management experience and is a certified Project Management
Professional. He has a passion for strategic operations and servant
leadership and leverages his experience in multi-million dollar
portfolio management to support and enable the members of the
Bluewater family.
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STRS102 | Just-in-time Learning: The Key to Tools Adoption for Bluewater Learning
Emily Minerath
Instructional Designer
Epic
Emily Minerath, an eLearning instructional designer at Epic, specializes
in developing engaging, interactive online courses for medical
professionals and IT analysts. Experience over her six years at Epic
includes conducting instructor-led training on effective eLearning
creation and engaging virtual training, managing high-visibility training
projects, and developing and streamlining processes to help others
develop curricula. She holds a BA in chemistry from Oberlin College
and an MA in library and information studies from the University of
Wisconsin - Madison.
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SELT106 | Creating an Interactive Software Skills Assessment with Adobe Captivate
Shannon Mitchell
Chief Operating Officer
GameTheory
Shannon Mitchell is the COO of GameTheory, an award-winning
game studio where she leads a team of educational developers and
experts in Phaser 3. Named by Bustle as a top woman redefining
STEM, she's committed to creating a future of increased access,
lowered barriers, and open possibilities for positive technology. Her
areas of expertise include agile game development, project
management, and user testing. She graduated summa cum laude from
Champlain College's Game Management program, where she's
currently a professor of game design. In her free time, she is an IGDA
mentor for rising game developers across the country.
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207 | Phaser 3: A Free Authoring Tool for Gamified eLearning
Ken Murray
Chief Learning Experience Designer
Honeycomb Institute
Ken Murray lives by the mantra, "Design is not simply about making
things beautiful. It's about enhancing clarity, credibility, and usability."
He is the founder and chief learning designer at the Honeycomb
Institute. He carries 15+ years of experience in LX design. Ken has led
the development of over 900 innovative and award-winning learning
experiences using gamification, microlearning, and performance
support for Hudson's Bay Company, the Hospital for Sick Children, Lord
& Taylor, Home Outfitters, CARA Foods, and General Electric. He brings
to the table strategic thought leadership on best practices to ensure
training and support solutions lead to better outcomes.
Pace Myrick
Learning Experience Design Manager II
DISH
Pace Myrick is an accomplished learning leader in the learning and
development field for seven years. He has led instructional designers and
trainers to build and deliver award-winning content, as recognized by
Training Magazine, Brandon Hall Group, and more. With a bachelor's
degree in human resource development and extensive experience in leading
people, Pace has held fundamental roles in changing the training landscape at
DISH.
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Joe Nadeau
Director of Training and Development
ABILITY Network
Joe Nadeau was a computer nerd before it was cool to be one. A
trainer and training director for over two decades, he is currently
director of training and development for ABILITY Network in
Minneapolis. As assistant vice president of training for a large national
bank, Joe created and led leadership and management training that is
still in use internationally, and his eLearning is currently viewed by
over 500,000 people annually. Joe is a PMP who holds bachelor of
communications and master of business administration degrees.
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Jonathan Newman
Vice President of Product Solutions
Totara Learning
Jonathan Newman, vice president of product solutions for Totara
Learning, has been a leader of Totara's products and services since the
company's founding. Prior to joining Totara, Jonathan was a
technology director and consultant for over 10 years. His immersion in
the L&D industry began in 2001, when he landed a freelance job
building eLearning modules for a global healthcare company. He loves
partnering with organizations to help them achieve their learning
strategies with state-of-the-art technology.
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Kevin Newsome
eLearning Developer and LMS Administrator
Utah State Board of Education
Kevin Newsome currently works as an eLearning designer and LMS
administrator for the Utah State Board of Education. He has over six
years of experience working as a trainer, instructional designer, and
eLearning developer. Graduating from Purdue University with a
masters in learning design and technology, Kevin has focused his
career on the design and development of engaging and effective
asynchronous eLearning for professional development.
Lye Cwan Ng
Customer Success Associate
Vyond
Lye Cwan is a customer success associate at Vyond, an online video
creation platform. She works with customers from across the
enterprise, helping them tell their stories through animated video.
Lye
Cwan uses her expertise to teach organizations how to streamline
their
video-making process, and build engaging content that keeps
learners
asking for more. Before working at Vyond, Lye Cwan worked in
Kuala
Lumpur as an account executive for a leading internet and media
group, as well as an account director for a global advertising agency
in
Shanghai. She received her master’s degree in information
management & systems from Monash University.
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Frank Nguyen
Executive Director
Genentech
Dr. Frank Nguyen is a learning executive who specializes in transforming
learning organizations through strategy and technology. He has led
enterprise learning for Fortune companies including AIG, Amazon,
American Express, Intel, MicroAge, and Sears. Frank has published
extensively on the intersection of eLearning, instructional design, and
performance support. He is a recipient of the Learning Guild Master and
the ISPI Distinguished Dissertation awards. His work on compliance
training, learning strategy, business transformation, and technology has
been recognized by Brandon Hall and Chief Learning Officer. Frank has
served on a variety of learning industry committees for Adobe, ATD, BJET,
Brandon Hall, eLearning Guild, and ISPI.
Mary Nicholson
Professor, Department of Instructional Technology
Bloomsburg University
Mary Nicholson has been teaching online courses for over 15 years. Mary’s focus and specialty is the design of interactive online activities and the use of social-media tools for creating dynamic online communities of practice. She bases her work and presentations on the best practices she includes in her own classes and workshops. Mary holds a PhD degree in educational psychology, an MEd degree in educational technology, and a BS degree in industrial education, all from Texas A&M University.
Cara North
Learning & Development Leader, Speaker, & Author
Medical Mutual
Cara North is an award-winning learning leader who has worked in both
corporate and higher education settings, as well as an independent
consultant. Cara currently manages the learning and performance function at
Medical Mutual. She is the author of Learning Experience Design
Essentials and serves as a lecturer at Boise State University in their
Organizational Performance Workplace Learning (OPWL) masters and
certificate program.
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511 | L&D Mystery Series: The Case of the Disengaged Learner
Hadiya Nuriddin
CEO and Learning Strategist
Duets Learning
Hadiya Nuriddin has two decades of experience in learning strategy,
instructional design, eLearning development, and facilitation. She worked
in
corporate learning before choosing to found her firm, Duets Learning,
where she's worked with a wide array of companies on a variety of topics.
She speaks at events and industry conferences and travels teaching
courses for the Association for Talent Development (ATD). Hadiya holds an
MEd in curriculum studies, an MA in writing, and the Certified Professional
in Talent Development (CPTD) designation. She is the author of the book
StoryTraining: Selecting and Shaping Stories That Connect,
published by ATD.
Presenting
113 | Using Storytelling Strategies to Write Compelling Scenarios
Kate O'Neill
Author
The Tech Humanist
Kate O’Neill, aka “the Tech Humanist,” is helping humanity prepare
for an increasingly tech-driven future by teaching business how to
make technology that’s better for humans. Kate has led
innovations across technology, marketing, and operations for more
than 20 years at a wide variety of companies, including Netflix,
Toshiba America, and Magazines.com. Her primary focus as a
writer and speaker is on the future of meaningful human
experiences. Her latest book, Tech Humanist: How You Can
Make Technology Better for Business and Better for Humans,
launched in late 2018.
Mike Oliveri
SVP of Engineering
Articulate
Mike Olivieri is SVP of Engineering at Articulate. He directs technical strategy and leads product development.
Since joining Articulate in 2009 as the first in-house web engineering expert, Mike has transformed the engineering organization. He’s grown the team sixfold, driving modern engineering processes and technology. He’s also helped Articulate successfully transition into a SaaS company with continuous product releases.
Mike has been leading engineering teams for almost two decades. Before joining Articulate, he helped advance architecture and design at various organizations, including Boston Scientific.
Presenting
Topher Olsen
Senior Director of Learning & Development
Alliance Residential Company
As senior director of Learning and Development, Topher Olsen is
responsible for developing, delivering, and monitoring the
effectiveness
of training within Alliance University, a state-of-the-art learning
management system that assigns curriculum to more than 3,000
associates. In addition, he is responsible for higher level leadership
development, as well as the performance review process. His
credentials include a master;s in creative drama and theatre from
the
University of Texas at Austin and a master’s in educational
management from the University of Houston, Clear Lake.
Presenting
SELT102 | Align to Success: Bringing Learners and Business Goals Together
Koreen Pagano
Founder & CEO
Isanno, Inc.
Koreen Pagano, founder and CEO of Isanno, Inc., is a globally recognized
product leader with deep expertise in learning technologies, skills strategy,
AI, analytics, and immersive technologies. Koreen has held product
leadership roles building go-to-market strategies and technology and
content products for learning, skills, and talent markets at Lynda.com,
LinkedIn, D2L, Degreed, and Wiley. Koreen previously founded Tandem
Learning in 2008, where she pioneered immersive learning through virtual
worlds, games, and simulations. She has taught graduate courses at
Harrisburg University and provided advisory and consulting services to
emerging tech companies in the VR and education markets. Koreen is a
seasoned international speaker and author of the book Immersive
Learning.
Presenting
Helen Papagiannis
Technology Evangelist
Dr. Helen Papagiannis is a researcher, designer, and technology
evangelist who has been working with augmented reality (AR) for a
decade. Named among the NEXT 100 Top Influencers of the Digital
Media Industry, she is the former chief innovation officer at Infinity
Augmented Reality Inc. and senior research associate at York
University’s Augmented Reality Lab. Papagiannis is the author of
Augmented Human. She has presented her interactive work
and PhD research at global conferences including TEDx, ISMAR
(International Society for Mixed and Augmented Reality), and ISEA
(International Symposium for Electronic Art).
Presenting
GS03 | KEYNOTE: Augmented Human: How Technology Is Shaping the New Reality
Nicholas Pappas
Digital Learning Innovation R&D Lead
McKinsey and Company
Nicholas Pappas is the digital learning innovation R&D lead for McKinsey and
Company. He is responsible for running the research and experimentation of
digital learning technology to surface and develop relevant use-cases that
significantly enhance the learning experience. Prior to joining McKinsey, he
served as the director of technology for SpotMe, a mobile event app startup.
Presenting
708 | Developing Marv: Our Journey Towards a Conversational Chatbot
Tracy Parish
Education Technology Specialist
Parish Creative Solutions
Tracy Parish is an accomplished instructional designer, eLearning
developer, and consultant based in the Greater Toronto area. With a
unique blend of skills in computer programming, adult education, and
eLearning design/development, she has built a successful career in
instructional design. With over 18 years of experience in instructional
design, development, LMS implementation and administration, Tracy is a
respected figure in her field. She is a speaker, active Articulate
Community Hero, co-host of the Toronto Storyline User Group and
webcast Nerdy Shop Talk, the marketing director for the Canadian
eLearning Conference, and moderator of the monthly Twitter event
#lrnchat.
Kate Pasterfield
Chief Innovation Officer
Sponge
With 15 years' of learning experience, Kate Pasterfield is committed
to driving innovation. Her pioneering work harnessing the latest
technologies such as data analytics, VR, and games to deliver
bespoke training solutions has received industry-wide recognition.
Kate was awarded Learning Technologies Designer of the Year 2016
and now works as chief innovation officer at Sponge, Learning
Provider of the Year 2019. Kate combines her passion for creativity
and learning to help organizations such as AstraZeneca, Toyota, and
Tesco improve people performance to address serious business
challenges. With a focus on human-centered design, Kate
encourages L&D teams to inspire learners through creativity.
Vinit Patel
Co-founder and COO
Filtered
Vinit Patel is an entrepreneur and start-up investor who loves the
challenge of solving business problems through technology. As co-
founder at Filtered, he works with a talented team of engineers,
designers, and data scientists to create a series of innovative learning
technologies. Over the last decade these products have helped millions
of people globally, been translated into different languages, and
adopted by consumers and multinational such as KPMG, the NHS,
Siemens, and the United Nations.
Presenting
SEMT102 | AI + Teams/Slack = LxP
Jake Pechtel
Camtasia Product Strategy Manager
TechSmith
Jake Pechtel is the head of product strategy for TechSmith Camtasia,
where he is responsible for the overall direction of the popular screen
recording and video editing application. With over a decade of
experience in the desktop and mobile software space, Jake works to
combine market needs and user feedback into a clear product vision
that is focused on helping TechSmith customers be successful by
making complex video problems simple and approachable. Jake has
been with the TechSmith team for over five years.
Presenting
CE02 | TechSmith Learn Con 2019
Julia Pelton
Project Manager
Modest Tree
Julia Pelton oversees project management at Modest Tree, which
include virtual and augmented reality development projects for
military, airlines, and original equipment manufacturers. Julia is
passionate about utilizing virtual and augmented reality
technologies for workplace learning applications. With a bachelor’s
degree in environmental science and international development, a
certificate in project management, and a master’s degree in
business administration, Julia has worked across varied industries
throughout her career. She has over 10 years’ experience
overseeing all phases of multi-million-dollar projects that span
energy, defense, aerospace, and healthcare.
Presenting
SEMT204 | Leveraging AR/VR for Collaborative Distance Learning
Chris Perez
Senior eLearning Developer
Hitachi Vantara
Chris Perez, senior eLearning developer, got involved in
education/training development with Hitachi Vantara in 2002. Chris
focuses on web-based training development, video production, graphic
design, HTML development, and learning technology consultation.
Jonathan Peters
Chief Motivation Officer
Sententia
Jonathan Peters, PhD, studies the science and art of motivation. As a speaker, he has helped audiences from Melbourne, Australia to Augusta, Maine more effectively communicate with their customers and team-members. As the chief motivation officer at Sententia, he applies his knowledge and experience to make learning more enticing, engaging, and encouraging through gamification. Dr. Peters is the co-author of Deliberate Fun: The Purposeful Application of Game Mechanics to Learning Experiences. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, though he calls South Padre, Texas home.
Matthew Pierce
Learning & Video Ambassador
TechSmith
Matthew Pierce, learning & video ambassador from TechSmith, has
created videos for learning and marketing for over a decade. He is the
lead behind TechSmith Academy, a free platform teaching video and
image creation for business, which has been used by tens of thousands
of users. He is host of The Visual Lounge Podcast from TechSmith, which
streams live on Youtube and LinkedIn weekly. Matthew is a regular
speaker at multiple learning and development-focused conferences and
is a regular contributor to various training publications.
Presenting
CE02 | TechSmith Learn Con 2019
403 | Why Viewers Stop Watching Your Videos & What You Can Do About It
Frank Pietrantoni
Director, Office of Health Professions Education
Nebraska Medicine
Frank Pietrantoni is the director of the office of health professions
education at Nebraska Medicine/UNMC, and serves as an adjunct
professor at Bellevue University. Frank has a BA in leadership and an
MS
in organizational performance. Frank has worked for Nebraska
Medicine for 27 years in several managerial/leadership positions, as
well as an organizational development consultant, an eLearning lead
systems analyst, and a Six Sigma Black Belt. He's taught numerous
professional development workshops and was a certified Achieve
Global Instructor.
Presenting
Franco Pomidoro
R&D Department Manager and Senior Project Manager
Third Term Learning
Franco Pomidoro is research & development department manager
and senior project manager at Third Term Learning. As research &
development department manager, he researches new eLearning
technologies and coordinates and supervises a team of developers
and front-end designers on the installation, configuration, and
integration of Moodle with external HR systems. As senior project
manager, he conducts needs analysis and content development,
coordinates with subject matter experts to identify target audience
training needs, and is the client point of contact throughout a
project’s lifespan; maintaining project documentation and ensuring
quality control of all deliverables.
Presenting
810 | Case Study: Using Branching Scenarios to Address Specific Needs
Daniel Powers
Senior Instructional Designer
Oregon State University
Daniel Powers is a senior instructional designer with Oregon State
University's division of outreach and engagement, where he lovingly
designs eLearning experiences on topics as varied as blueberry
cultivation and drone pilot FAA compliance. He has taught online
courses for OSU and the University of California - Irvine. Daniel is also
an independent instructional design consultant for private firms and
non-profits, and is currently working on "Effective Communication
During the Zombie Apocalypse," an eLearning soft-skill adventure
game.
Presenting
Sherri Powers
Director of Marketing
TechSmith
Sherri Powers is responsible for the success of TechSmith’s marketing
activities, including the development and delivery of the marketing
strategy, marketing tactics, and external communications relating to
TechSmith’s brand and product lines. Sherri has over nine years of
experience working on strategic marketing programs within the video
communications industry.
Presenting
CE02 | TechSmith Learn Con 2019
Biki (Biljana) Presnall
Vice President
Jefferson Institute
Biki (Biljana) Presnall is vice president at Jefferson Institute, providing
support to the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative. She has
18 years of experience of creating and deploying digital tools to
transform societies around the world. She designed, delivered, and
advised online learning for many global, public, and military
organizations, and served as a SME for topics of data visualization,
data journalism, and digital security for numerous online courses in
Europe and USA. The views expressed are those of the author and do
not necessarily represent the views or policies of the ADL.
Presenting
STRS106 | Choosing a Learning Record Store (the 2019 Edition)
Ron Price
Chief Learning Officer
Yukon Learning
Ron Price has over 35 years of experience in organizational effectiveness, leadership
coaching, instructional design, spiritual development, and experiential learning. His unique
background has allowed him to support a wide range of customers, from schools like Duke
University and Harvard Business School to multinational corporations like Sanofi, Amazon, BP,
and Pepsico. In 2002, Ron founded a consulting firm and challenge course devoted to increasing
organizational performance while developing authenticity and integrity. After joining Yukon, Ron
worked closely with the Articulate team to design the certified training programs for the Articulate
tools. He is a Guild Master.
Clark Quinn
Chief Learning Strategist
Upside Learning
Clark Quinn, PhD is the executive director of Quinnovation, co-director of the
Learning Development Accelerator, and chief learning strategist for Upside
Learning. With more than four decades of experience at the cutting edge of
learning, Dr. Quinn is an internationally known speaker, consultant, and
author of seven books. He combines a deep knowledge of cognitive science
and broad experience with technology into strategic design solutions that
achieve innovative yet practical outcomes for corporations, higher-education,
not-for-profit, and government organizations.
Alicia Raff
Account Manager
Reflection Software
As an account manager and instructional designer, Alicia supports the
Reflection Software development team in creating engaging eLearning
content. This work includes writing, proofreading, creative treatment
generation, and assimilating content pieces into cohesive sections for a
comprehensive training. Alicia also acts as the liaison between the
Reflection Software internal development team and the client's project
team. Her integration into the client's project team ensures that the
vision and mission of the client are implemented in every aspect of the
training.
Brissa Ramos
Senior Curriculum Developer
ServiceNow
Brissa Ramos has over 13 years of experience as an instructional
designer, training specialist, and consultant. Currently she is a senior
curriculum developer at ServiceNow. She has developed diverse
content in varying businesses such as banking, higher education, non-
profit, recruitment, and technology. She holds a bachelor’s degree in
technical communications.
Ashley Reardon
Director of Learning Design
Kineo
Ashley Reardon is Kineo's director of learning design. Working in
collaboration with clients, she takes their vision, objectives, and
content and leads a team of learning designers and writers to bring it
all to life in an engaging and effective learning solution. Ashley began
her career in learning design almost 20 years ago. Ashley has a BS in
cognitive science from the University of California, Los Angeles, and an
MA in learning sciences from Northwestern University.
Presenting
510 | Content Was Never King: Designing eLearning Solutions for Results
Emily Ricco
Sr Manager of Learning Design
Salesforce
Emily Ricco is currently senior manager of learning design at Salesforce.
She
formerly managed the L&D team at HubSpot. Emily was a member of
the
Learning Thirty Under 30 cohort in 2018 and has spoken at DevLearn.
Presenting
SEMT104 | The Importance of Increasing Data Fluency Within L&D (And How To Do It)
Maikel Right
Associate Director of Instructional Learning Technologies
FIU Online
Maikel Right is the associate director of instructional learning technology with FIU Online. With degrees from the UF and FIU in the fields of cultural anthropology, healthcare, and business; his main research interests and publications are in cardiovascular molecular biology, aging, social media, anthropology, and online pedagogy. Maikel is also a faculty fellow at FIU's Honors College where he teaches online and in-person upper division courses, the CDO for a digital consulting company based in Miami, and serves on the board of VirtueCo, which provides art programs and resources for underserved youth in South Florida, the Caribbean, and throughout Latin America.
Presenting
SEMT106 | Beginner's Guide to Low-cost, High-impact Immersive Strategies in Higher Ed
Trina Rimmer
Director, Community and Customer Engagement
Articulate
As the director of community and customer engagement with Articulate, Trina uses her many years of eLearning design and development expertise to guide the creation of inspiring content for our community of workplace learning professionals, E-Learning Heroes. Before joining Articulate, Trina worked as an instructional designer, eLearning developer, and writer focused on delivering creative, engaging, and effective learning solutions to various companies, from global aid organizations to Fortune 500s.
Presenting
Victor Riparbelli
CEO & Co-Founder
Synthesia
Victor Riparbelli is the CEO and co-founder of Synthesia, the world's leading AI video platform. Prior to founding Synthesia, he was involved in technology entrepreneurship for 10 years and was involved in building products across many industries. His work in the VR/AR sector inspired him to apply similar technologies to video production. In 2017 he co-founded Synthesia with Prof. Matthias Niessner, Prof. Lourdes Agapito, and Steffen Tjerrild.
Presenting
SMNX102 | 3 Ways AI-Generated Content Will Change the eLearning Industry
Irshad Rizvi
Director of Collaboration and Learning Technologies
Cleveland Clinic
Irshad A. Rizvi is the director of collaboration and learning technologies
for Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Global Leadership and Learning
Institute at Cleveland Clinic. In this role, Irshad is responsible for
delivering on a strategic vision and leadership for developing and
implementing a learning and performance ecosystem, learning
experience design, and enterprise-wide online collaboration. Irshad has
over 25 years of experience in diverse functions globally in HR, IT,
compliance, and learning. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic four years
ago, Irshad worked for Eaton Corporation for seven years, and with
McKinsey and Company for 13 years.
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CE06 | Executive Forum
Robby Robson
President
Eduworks
Robby Robson, the president of Eduworks, is an internationally recognized
innovator in online learning. He began developing web-based learning content
and learning management systems in 1995, chaired the IEEE Learning
Technology Standards Committee from 2000 – 2008, and has helped dozens
of organizations develop eLearning technology strategies. He has served as
principle investigator and lead scientist on multiple federally funded projects
that explored new technologies for learning, education, and training. Robby
co-founded Eduworks in 2001, where he has guided research, services, and
product development.
Presenting
Sam Rogers
President
Snap Synapse
Sam Rogers, the president of Snap Synapse, creates more effective,
efficient, and engaging ways to deliver learning for clients including
Google, Capital One, Deloitte, and AAA. He produced YouTube’s first
online certification training, and he is a writer, director, producer,
composer, and performer for stage and screen. Sam also writes and
speaks frequently at conferences, sharing his passion for solving the
problems that matter and inspiring learners to action.
Presenting
P06 | Using Data to Drive Better Training Decisions
103 | Livestreaming for L&D
MB26 | Usability Testing
Myra Roldan
Program Manager, Technical Curriculum
Amazon Web Services
Myra is an L&D thought leader who brings a unique mix of technical,
business, and adult education expertise to the game. She is a TEDx
speaker, author, and technical designer who has won awards for her
learning designs. Her superpower is her natural ability to make complex
technical subjects easy to understand by breaking them down in a way
that makes it easy to consume and move forward with action. She
strives to evoke transformation by doing her part to decolonize
technology. Myra works at Amazon and she has earned a Bachelor of
Computer Science, MSEd, and an MBA.
Presenting
Shawn Rosler
Senior Instructional Designer
Office Practicum
Shawn Rosler has been an instructional designer, project manager, and developer of dynamic, interactive, and highly efficient eLearning and other instruction for over 20 years. He's a frequent contributor to industry-based publications, and he has presented to academic, medical, and corporate audiences on an expansive array of topics. From the basics of adult learning theory to the real-world application of converting instructor-led training to a computer or web base, he is an evangelist for trimming down processes while keeping them effective.
Jolene Rowan
Chief Learning Officer & EVP of Client Solutions
Dashe & Thomson
With over 25 years of experience in adult learning, Jolene Rowan is a
data-driven thinker who generates and executes ideas at strategic
and tactical levels. A creative visionary with a passion for learning,
she is an instinctive collaborator who values working partnerships
with client teams. As chief learning officer, Jolene is responsible for
the overall solution design and development on learning initiatives.
Jolene designs solutions to deliver both functional and organizational-
level objectives: how training is impacting revenue, customer
satisfaction, employee experience, and overall productivity. Jolene is a
thought leader of new technologies and methodologies, fostering a
culture of innovation and excellence.
Presenting
Brent Schlenker
Community Director
dominKnow Inc.
Brent Schlenker is community director of dominKnow Inc.
Previously, he was the chief learning strategist for Litmos by
CallidusCloud. Throughout the last decade he has established
himself as an eLearning industry leader blogging and speaking at
industry events as an early adopter of new technologies. He has
experimented with their viability as learning tools in small, medium,
and large enterprises while (re)building training departments and
learning the practical business impacts of the training function.
From 2007 to 2012 Brent was program director for The eLearning
Guild’s DevLearn conference. He holds a bachelor’s degree in media
arts and a master’s degree in educational media and computers.
Presenting
SELR101 | Increase Course Usage Through Communities of Practice
Paul Schneider
SVP Business Development
dominKnow
Paul Schneider, the senior vice president of business development for dominKnow, has worked in distance communication technologies in academia and corporate for over 18 years, primarily focusing on distance learning. Paul has provided services in most areas of learning, including instructional design, distance education, mobile training, and performance support. He currently oversees operations and business development at dominKnow Learning Systems and has presented at many professional conferences over the past 25+ years. Paul holds a PhD in counseling psychology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Presenting
SELR201 | eLearning Accessibility Tips, Gotchas, and Standards
Andrew Scivally
CEO & Co-founder
ELB Learning
Andrew Scivally is the co-founder and CEO of ELB Learning. He has 20 years
of experience in the learning technology space, including all aspects of course
design and development, as well as leading learning and development teams
for financial institutions such as JPMorganChase and Zions Bank. He holds a
master's degree in computer education and cognitive systems. Led by
Andrew, ELB Learning has established an industry-leading brand and been
featured in the Inc. 5000 for six consecutive years.
Presenting
SELR205 | What’s Happening in the eLearning Space?
TJ Seabrooks
Chief Technology Officer
PeopleFluent
TJ Seabrooks is the chief technology officer at PeopleFluent, where he leads the engineering and technology organizations. TJ is influential in the evolution of eLearning standards–he played an integral role in the contribution to two Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) awarded to Rustici by Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative (ADL), and has been a key contributor to the xAPI specification since 2012. TJ has an MS in computer science from Vanderbilt University and a BS in computer science from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. He is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Hugh Seaton
GM
Adept Reality
Hugh Seaton is GM of Adept Reality, a software company focused on
using VR/AR in adult learning. Prior to Adept, Hugh founded AquinasVR,
a VR/AR software company which he sold to the Glimpse Group, parent
of Adept. Hugh’s focus, whether in immersive technologies, IoT or
artificial intelligence, is on the intersection of learning science, creativity,
and the cutting edge technologies that can bring learning to new levels
of effectiveness.
Douglas Seifert
President & CEO
Syandus
Douglas Seifert, PhD, founded Syandus 15 years ago to combine
virtual technologies with cognitive science and engineering to create a
new way to learn. He focuses on providing scalable ways to solve
issues related to learning complex concepts, knowledge retention, and
skill acquisition. Dr. Seifert served as principal investigator on eight
small business innovation research awards from the National Science
Foundation; this research resulted in the development of virtual
immersive learning technologies that have been used to solve learning
and performance challenges in medicine, sales, leadership, education,
and employee performance.
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209 | How to Evaluate Immersive Technologies Against Organizational Needs
Michael Sheyahshe
Founder and Technologist
aNm
Michael Sheyahshe, a founder and technologist at aNm, has a vast
breadth of experience in information technology, eLearning, and
innovation spanning two decades and several industries. His extensive
career encompasses design and development of various eLearning and
training content, specializing in animation, simulations, and interactive
content. Michael is an expert in numerous 3-D software tools, game
engines, programming languages, mobile devices, platforms, and coding
frameworks. He holds two bachelor of arts degrees from the University
of Oklahoma in film and Native American studies, and a master of fine
arts degree in 3-D modeling from the Academy of Art University.
Aaron Silvers
Manager, Analytics
Elsevier
Aaron E. Silvers helps teams achieve real-world outcomes with analytics
strategies for high compliance, high accountability concerns. A common
theme throughout his 20+ year career is an optimistic embrace of
talent, emerging technology, and entrepreneurialism that charts learning
& development paths towards measurable outcomes that scale.
Tim Slade
Creator
The eLearning Designer's Academy
Tim Slade is a speaker, author, award-winning freelance eLearning designer, and creator of The eLearning Designer's Academy. Having spent the last decade working to help others elevate their eLearning and visual communications content, Tim has been recognized and awarded within the eLearning industry multiple times for his creative and innovative design aesthetics. Tim is also a regular speaker at international eLearning conferences, a recognized Articulate Super Hero, and author of "The eLearning Designer's Handbook."
Presenting
P04 | BYOD: Improving Your eLearning Production Process
Jennifer Solberg
CEO
Quantum Improvements Consulting
Jennifer Solberg, PhD, is the founder and CEO of Quantum Improvements Consulting (QIC), an Orlando-based firm specializing in the application of emerging technology to training for complex skills. A cognitive psychologist by trade, her work focuses on how to design, develop, implement, and evaluate training technology for the Department of Defense and other clients. At QIC, she leads a growing team of learning science professionals. In addition to her many peer-reviewed publications, her work has been featured in The New York Times, the Pentagon Channel, and Signal Magazine.
Presenting
Sophia The Robot
Advanced Humanoid
Hanson Robotics
Sophia, an advanced humanoid robot, was created by Dr. David
Hanson of Hong Kong-based Hanson Robotics. Sophia has appeared on
the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, graced the cover of
Elle magazine, and spoken before the United Nations General
Assembly. Sophia sings, has in-depth conversations, and interacts with
humans in a profoundly personal way. She speaks at conferences
about what the future holds for robotics and artificial intelligence.
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GS01 | KEYNOTE: Artificial Intelligence and Learning: A Robot’s Point of View
Susan Spark
Learning Technology Manager
Schlumberger
Susan Spark is the learning technology manager at Schlumberger. Along
with her exceptional team, she is focused on bringing L&D into the fold
of the corporate strategy toward digital platforms, big data, and
innovative technologies. Susan is responsible for the development of
emerging learning technologies such as virtual and augmented reality,
as well as implementation of a modern, adaptable, learning ecosystem.
She effectively integrates 14 years of Schlumberger experience across
diverse roles in data management, recruiting, HR compliance, and
training center management.
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606 | Strategies for Tackling Learning Modernization Challenges
Dean Swetz
Enterprise Solutions Manager
BenchPrep
Dean Swetz is an enterprise solutions manager at BenchPrep, helping
organizations deliver engaging, learning experiences. Prior to his time
at BenchPrep, Dean spent over 15 years working alongside several
Fortune 100 companies to develop data, analytic, and software
strategies for various uses. When not helping education-focused
organizations with learning and development programs, Dean spends
his time coaching his son's baseball team and volunteering at various
community organizations.
Presenting
SELT205 | The 3 Pillars of an Effective Digital Learning Program
Brittany Tawes
Learning Experience Designer
NovoEd
Brittany Tawes is a learning experience designer at NovoEd.
Previously, she worked at Iowa State University teaching biology and
redesigning course curriculums to make them more engaging. She is
obsessed with using her research skills to design data-driven and
innovative learning experiences. She helps clients design, build,
facilitate, and analyze their online courses. She has helped corporate,
non-profits, and training firms—including National Geographic, CEMEX,
Nestle, and Fidelity—engage their learners and create lasting behavior
change in their organizations.
Presenting
SELT201 | The Missing Link to Online Learning Engagement and Skill Development
Mike Taylor
Learning Consultant
Mike Taylor
With over two decades of real-life, in-the-trenches experience designing and delivering learning experiences, Mike Taylor understands that effective learning isn't about the latest fad or trendy new tools. Known for his practical, street-savvy style, Mike is a regular and highly-rated speaker at industry events, and consults on learning design and technology at Nationwide in Columbus, Ohio. Mike holds an MBA degree from Ohio University and a master's degree in educational technology from San Diego State University.
Kevin Thorn
Director of Development
Artisan E-Learning
Kevin Thorn holds an EdD in instructional design and technologies and is
an award-winning eLearning designer and developer. He is the director of
development for Artisan E-Learning, and principal owner of NuggetHead
Studioz, LLC., a boutique studio specializing in consulting and developing
custom learning experiences.
Kevin combines his skills in technology, instructional design, eLearning
development, illustration, graphic design, animation, video, and
educational comics to develop innovative learning solutions. He is a well-
known industry speaker and trainer in visual communication, eLearning
development, and design workflows and is a certified facilitator in LEGO®
Serious Play® methodologies.
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Carla Torgerson
Solution Architect
SweetRush
Carla Torgerson, MEd, MBA has nearly 25 years of experience as an
instructional designer and instructional strategist. Always interested in
the latest learning trends, she has authored numerous blogs and articles
on a variety of topics, including eLearning, mobile learning, and
microlearning. She also developed MILE, the MIcroLEarning Design
Model© and is the author of The Microlearning Guide to Microlearning
and Designing Microlearning (with Sue Iannone).
Currently a Solution Architect at SweetRush, Carla helps clients to dream
up amazing performance solutions that both consider their learners’
needs and meet business objectives. SweetRush is known for
exceptionally creative and effective solutions that combine the best of
learning experience design with highly engaging delivery.
Connect with Carla on LinkedIn for insights and announcements:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlatorgerson/
Presenting
P07 | BYOD: Create Effective Microlearning
104 | Hype or Home Run? Microlearning Demystified for Learning Leaders
MB09 | Workflow Learning
Megan Torrance
CEO
TorranceLearning
Megan Torrance is CEO and founder of TorranceLearning, which helps
organizations connect learning strategy to design, development, data, and
ultimately performance. She has more than 25 years of experience in learning
design, deployment, and consulting . Megan and the TorranceLearning team
are passionate about sharing what works in learning, so they devote
considerable time to teaching and sharing about Agile project management for
learning experience design and the xAPI. She is the author of Agile for
Instructional Designers, The Quick Guide to LLAMA, and
Making Sense of xAPI. Megan is also an eCornell Facilitator in
the Women's Executive Leadership curriculum.
Jose Torres
Learning Systems Manager
Holiday Inn Club Vacations
As a learning systems manager, José Torres combines his IT
management knowledge with his passion for learning and
development. Using his 10+ years of experience in the information
technology field, José now enjoys researching, developing, and sharing
new technologies with the L&D world. His background also includes
system and network administration for higher education institutions.
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Jon Tota
Rockstar Learning Evangelist
eLearning Brothers
Jon Tota began his career in financial services as a technology trainer
for PaineWebber and UBS before co-founding Edulence in 2002, and
creating KnowledgeLink as one of the first subscription-based online
training services. Under Jon’s leadership, the team at Edulence
innovated the LMS model and scaled Knowledgelink to serve several
hundred thousand annual users in multiple verticals. In 2020,
Edulence was acquired by eLearning Brothers and Knowledgelink has
evolved into the new Rockstar Learning Platform, offering the latest
innovations in learning experience. Jon now serves as the company’s
rockstar learning evangelist, speaking on learning experience design
topics and educating our customers on how to leverage eLearning
Brothers solutions to create eLearning experiences that rock!
James Tyas
Solutions Consultant
Filtered
James Tyas is passionate about technology, behavioral science and
user experience, and helps organizations including MCI Group,
Girlguiding, and Reach PLC solve problems and deliver effective
learning strategies. James started his career as a learning designer and
has created award-winning learning experiences for FTSE 250 clients
including Deutsche Bank, William Hill, and Coca-Cola. James has also
delivered projects for not-for-profit organizations such as the Natural
Resource Governance Institute and the Red Cross.
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SEMT102 | AI + Teams/Slack = LxP
James Tyer
Vive Engage Customer Engagement
Microsoft
James Tyer has helped organizations make the most of tools such as Microsoft
Viva Engage for over 15 years.He helps people talk to and work together at
scale in or between organizations. He designs the facilitation process, builds
bridges between silos, and teaches/coaches new ways of working and
collaborating.
Chad Udell
Chief Strategy Officer
Float and SparkLearn
Chad Udell is the award-winning managing partner, strategy and new product
development, at Float and SparkLearn. He has worked with Fortune 500
companies and government agencies to create experiences for 20 years. Chad
is an expert in mobile design and development, and speaks at events on
related topics. He is author of Learning Everywhere: How Mobile
Content Strategies Are Transforming Training and co-editor/author,
with Gary Woodill, of Mastering Mobile Learning: Tips and Techniques
for Success and Shock of the New.
Trish Uhl
Principal Consultant
Owl's Ledge
Trish Uhl is principal consultant at Owl's Ledge, founder of the Talent &
Learning Analytics Leadership Forum, and creator of the Learning
Systems Engineering Framework. Trish develops high-performing
learning, talent & development teams to promote positive people
impact and contribute to measurable business results by leveraging
artificial intelligence (AI) tools and analytical capability that optimize
and capitalize on the workplace learning and performance function.
She is a featured speaker at professional events; a frequent guest on
podcasts and webinars; and often quoted in mainstream press.
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702 | Mission Control: Launching Learning Engineering at Mars, Inc.
Jason Valade
Master Trainer/Customer Success Manager
TechSmith
For seven years Jason Valade, TechSmith’s master trainer/customer
success manager, has trained thousands of people to create
Camtasia videos. Prior to his time at TechSmith, Jason spent six
years as an educator and has applied that knowledge to several
roles at TechSmith, including his roles as an innovation strategist
and a solutions engineer. When not training Camtasia users, Jason
hosts a podcast focused on being 40ish, and enjoys experimenting
with various BBQ methods. He holds a master’s degree in
educational technology from Western Michigan University and is a
credentialed ATD Master Trainer.
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CE02 | TechSmith Learn Con 2019
Laura van den Ouden
Owner
Expert Trainers
Laura van den Ouden is owner and trainer for Expert Trainers, a training company. With over 20 years’ experience, Laura designs and implements extensive eLearning programs for corporate universities and international organizations. She blogs frequently about talent development and transfer of learning and speaks at conferences on the subject. She has written three books:Successful Communication as a Trainer, Influencing Positively, and 100 Teaching Methods for Developers. Laura was named the Netherlands Trainer of the Year for 2019/2020.
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411 | Getting Leaders to Own Their Role in Employee Training
Chris Van Wingerden
Sr VP Learning Solutions
dominKnow Learning Systems
Chris Van Wingerden is Sr. VP Learning Solutions at dominKnow Learning Systems, where he leads dominKnow's content and its training and client success teams. In his almost 20 years with dominKnow, Chris has helped create hundreds of hours of online learning programs, from traditional eLearning courses to immersive game-based designs, as well as working in responsive design projects to meet mobile device needs. Chris is also co-host of the popular weekly live video session and podcast, Instructional Designers in Offices Drinking Coffee (#IDIODC). Chris has a BA in adult education and a BA in English literature.
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Richard Vass
VP Customer Success
eLearning Brothers
Richard Vass is a dynamic, experienced consultant and professional facilitator with over 25 years in the field of human performance and development. As co-founder and director of customer experience at eLearning Brothers Custom, Richard has forged a number of deep relationships with leaders in the field of professional learning services and has provided significant contributions to an impressive list of clients. Prior to eLearning Brothers, Richard co-founded impact Solutions, a professional learning services company service focusing on comprehensive learning solutions for domestic and international clients with a focus on the MENA region. Â
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SELR106 | How to Apply Trends in Courseware Design to Your Projects
Shauna Vaughan
Digital Design Senior Manager
PwC
Shauna Vaughan has nearly two decades of experience as an
instructional designer and performance consultant. She typically
works on challenging, large-scale learning solutions with complex
business and learning requirements and a variety of tools and
technology, such as learning ecosystems, gamification and game-
based learning, and mobile. Shauna is dynamic, always ready with
an idea or three, which are backed by her master's degree in
instructional design, research in storytelling, and her wealth of
experience in instructional design. Her background is multi-faceted,
with experience designing learning solutions for clients in a variety
of industries, including several Fortune 500 companies.
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Mathias Vermeulen
Founder
Winston Wolfe
Mathias Vermeulen, the owner of Winston Wolfe Innovative HR Solutions, has an eight-year track record in L&D and HR management. He received Belgian Learning & Development Awards in 2010 & 2011 and a nomination for 2013. Topics for the 2011 & 2013 awards were in the game-based learning and gamification domain.
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Magali Verrengia
Instructional Design Manager
Third Term Learning
Magali Verrengia is a certified translator with five years of experience
in instructional design and global solutions. As an instructional design
manager and global solutions consultant, she provides project
leadership and client management for the design and development of
learning offerings; serves as the liaison and collaborates with
stakeholders to plan and scope projects, communicates and negotiates
timelines to ensure expectations and commitments are met, monitors
project performance, and reports progress and outcomes. Magali also
helps her clients to see value in new approaches and research, and
implement new and emerging technologies/methodologies.
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810 | Case Study: Using Branching Scenarios to Address Specific Needs
Ellen Wagner
Managing Partner
North Coast EduVisors
Ellen Wagner is an accomplished learning technology professional with
career experiences in academic, commercial, and non-profit
organizations. She has worked as a tenured professor and university
administrator, was a founding ed tech entrepreneur, a senior executive
of publicly traded software companies, a journal editor, and a board
member of a number of start-up ed tech companies. Her areas of
expertise include ed tech, emerging tech, change management,
instructional systems design and learning engineering, and digital
learning (online and eLearning).
Danielle Wallace
Chief Learning Strategist
Beyond the Sky
Danielle Wallace is the chief learning strategist at Beyond the Sky: Custom
Learning. Previously, as a marketing leader with Procter & Gamble and
PepsiCo, she learned strategic marketing principles which she now applies to
learning and development to create compelling breakthrough solutions.
Danielle is a sought after speaker at global conferences and her thought
leadership is found in numerous industry magazines and publications.
Jaclyn Waskewicz
Sr. Training Manager
Charles Schwab
Jaclyn Waskewicz is a senior training manager at Charles Schwab & Co. with
over 15 years of experience in the training and eLearning industry. She is
well-versed in accessibility (Section 508 and WCAG), developing learning
design, and functional testing standards for the learning organization. She
designs and develops both instructor-led and web-based training programs
and materials, and podcast and vodcast (video) learning elements.
Barbara Waxer
Copyright & Media Educator
Seattle Film Institute
Barbara Waxer is a copyright and media educator, author, and trainer who teaches at the Seattle Film Institute and Santa Fe Community College. She has authored over two dozen textbooks and online products on copyright, finding and using media, writing for the web, and Adobe and Microsoft software. Her book, Internet Surf and Turf Revealed: The Essential Guide to Copyright, Fair Use, and Finding Media, won the TEXTY Textbook Excellence Award and the New England Book Show Award. Barbara thrives when developing best practices for users and creators of digital content.
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610 | Vanquish Copyright Fears: Creative Commons & Shareable Media
Patrick Welch
Chief Knowledge Officer
ETHOS
Patrick Welch is responsible for people & organization, learning &
development, knowledge management, and information
technology/innovation for Ethos. He serves as the principle strategist
and architect for developing a knowledge-based learning organization.
He has a broad array of experience in both corporate and independent
practices, with a clinical focus on veterinary ophthalmology and with
management experience in organizational learning, learning
technology, and innovation. Pat is a graduate of Purdue University
School of Veterinary Medicine. He completed a medical internship at
South Shore Animal Hospital, his ophthalmology residency at Iowa
State University, and an MBA at Colorado State University.
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509 | Blockchain-Based Digital Credentials for Competency-Based Learning
Duncan Welder
Director of Client Services
RISC
Duncan Welder is a director of client services for RISC. He is an educational
technology geek, having spent over 20 years implementing learning
management systems, domestically and abroad, to manage regulatory
compliance. As an xAPI evangelist with a career grounded in instructional
design and eLearning, Duncan has provided presentations to professional
organizations including the Connections Forum, The Learning Guild, and the
Association for Talent Development. Duncan is an active member of the
Houston ATD, currently serving as director of special interest groups.
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Art Werkenthin
President
RISC
Art Werkenthin, president of RISC, built his first learning management system
(LMS) in 1988 and now has over 25 years' experience working with LMS in the
oil and gas, retail, finance, and other industries. Art is keenly interested in the
xAPI specification, and RISC was an early adopter of this technology.
Interested in expanding the xAPI to the LMS, Art has served for the past three
years on the ADL cmi5 committee. In 2015, RISC demonstrated the first
implementation of a cmi5 runtime engine embedded in its LMS. Art has
presented on cmi5 at several conferences, including mLearnCon, DevLearn,
and xAPI Camp.
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Bill West
President & Founder
RegattaVR
Bill West is the founder of Regatta VR and vice president of Immersive
Learning Solutions at NIIT Limited. His career spans Accenture, EY,
GP Strategies, Xerox, LEO, Sea Salt Learning, and eLearning Brothers.
He founded one of the world's first elearning companies in 2001 and
has led the adoption of new technologies for the last 20 years. His
expansive client list includes over 100 global companies and his
teams have won more than 50 industry awards. He has presented
many times at training industry events, on topics ranging from
learning methods and game design to virtual reality and xAPI. He's
also written two highly-acclaimed books on successful vendor
partnerships. His teams have adapted the strongest ID methods into
a cohesive methodology for VR design and development, including VR
user experience design and xAPI data management.
Laura Whitaker
Learner Experience Consultant
SAP
Laura Whitaker is a learner experience consultant at SAP, where she
leads the digital learning content strategy. Her creative spirit has been
the driving force on her mission to help guide content developers in
getting better results by improving their skills and practices for
creating and managing seamless, personalized, experiences that are
optimized to “just work” in intelligent systems.
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CE06 | Executive Forum
Talithia Williams
Big Data Expert and Professor
Talithia Williams, associate dean for research and experiential
learning and associate professor of mathematics at Harvey Mudd
College, demystifies data, statistics, and the mathematical process
as a way of seeing the world in a new light. She champions the
contributions of scientists, technologists, engineers, and
mathematicians, and their vital role in transforming our future. Dr.
Williams is host of the PBS series, NOVA Wonders, and is
the author of Power in Numbers: The Rebel Women of
Mathematics. She holds a PhD in statistics from Rice University
and a master’s degree in mathematics from Howard University. Her
career in research has yielded appointments at NASA's Jet
Propulsion Laboratory, NASA's Johnson Space Center, and the
National Security Agency.
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Becky Willis
CLO
Tractus Learning
As a thought leader in learning, Becky brings a blend of business leadership with learning leadership.
A frequent speaker and author, she talks about learning strategy, learning technology and driving learning engagement to create
business outcomes.
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Chris Willis
Director, Product Content
eLearning Brothers
As a creative instructional designer and business consultant, Chris Willis
boasts more than 20 years of experience working remotely, leading
geographically diverse teams to solve a wide range of business
challenges for large enterprise clients. Chris is currently the director of
product content for eLearning Brothers, a global leader in corporate
learning technology and custom training development solutions. She
holds a BS in arts & media from Grand Valley State University.
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SELR105 | Rockstar Microlearning: Designing an Engaging Mobile Learning Experience
Becca Wilson
Senior Product Manager, Training & Certification
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Becca Wilson is a New York City-based product manager, designer,
and facilitator with experience creating innovative and engaging
education products for companies and individuals. She has more than
10 years of experience in instructional design, training delivery, and
developing blended learning strategies for Fortune 500 organizations.
Becca currently works at Amazon Web Services (AWS) on initiatives
designed to close the global cloud skills gap at scale. Previously, she
worked at IBM where she focused on addressing the scarcity of
artificial intelligence skills in the marketplace. Becca was also an
education product manager and learning experience architect at
General Assembly, supporting the ongoing discovery and development
of scalable learning products in UX and product management.
Elizabeth Wisch
Freelance Instructional Design and eLearning Development Consultant
Beth Wisch Consulting
Beth is a freelance instructional design and elearning development
consultant. In her 15+ years as an instructional designer, Beth has
worked with a variety of clients across many industries including
government and private sector clients. Beth is passionate about helping
clients think outside the box for training that will engage and excite
learners while teaching them new skills and ideas. Beth's love of VR
training was ignited while she wrote training for location-based VR
company, The VOID VR, and she got to see the impact of immersive VR
experiences first hand while working closely with VR designers and
developers.
Daniel Wittenborn
Product Strategy Manager
TechSmith
Daniel Wittenborn is a senior product strategy manager with
TechSmith. In this role, he is responsible for
understanding how videos and images can best be used to educate and
inform learners. Prior to joining TechSmith, Daniel spent eight years at
The Boeing Company, most recently as a senior strategic business
partner in the Learning, Training and Development organization. Daniel
holds a PhD in technology with a specialization in education, as well as
an MS in computer graphics technology, both from Purdue University.
He also holds a BS in industrial technology from Southeast Missouri
State University.
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CE02 | TechSmith Learn Con 2019
Bianca Woods
Customer Advocacy Manager
Articulate
Bianca Woods is a customer advocacy manager at Articulate. Her past
experience includes working on the community and event programming for
the Learning Guild, learning and communications roles at BMO Financial
Group, and teaching art. Bianca is passionate about how visual design and
multimedia can help people learn, loves test-driving new technology, and
collects photos of bizarre warning signs.
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CE02 | TechSmith Learn Con 2019
814 | Tools, Apps, and Online Resources: Community Favorites
LaTarshia Wooten
Learning Experience Designer
LaTarshia Wooten is a learning experience designer with a background in communication and education media. She is passionate about helping others learn and understands the importance of reaching them on different platforms. She believes that learning should be fun, interactive, and provides value to the learner.
Mikaël Wornoo
Co-founder
TechWolf
Mikaël Wornoo is a computer science engineer and co-founder of
TechWolf, which he started with two of his fellow students during their
engineering studies. Together with InnoEnergy, they're developing AI
to assess and bridge skills gaps. Mikael has been working on a solution
to match learning to skills gaps in order to build a future-proof
workforce.
Adam Wylie
Lead Performance Support Analyst
Washington University in St. Louis
Adam Wylie has over 10 years of experience in the training
development, media production, and instructional design industry,
producing professional solutions for leading organizations including
Swank Audio Visuals, Charter Communications, Dale Carnegie, and
Washington University in St. Louis.
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416 | BYOD: Non-Linear eLearning Design Techniques for Captivate
