Engaging and Inspiring Minds
Every learning journey can be an adventure. I design adventures that lead to transformation.
My Story
I have hiked up the majestic Himalayas and ventured into the magnificent temples carved deep in the mountains of Nepal. I have walked up the Great Wall of China and meditated in a Tibetan monastery high above the clouds. I became a spiritual coach and published 3 books. All these experiences have given me a diverse perspective on life and on people.
I have worked twenty years in high-tech industry the high, leading projects, creating high-impact learning experiences, marketing, and sales tools. I have worked on highly complex cross functional teams, organizing virtual and in-person events and managing diverse people across the globe.
Beyond my professional career, I have volunteered in multiple countries, educating impoverished children in underserved communities. These experiences have given me a broad perspective on life and people, strengthening my team-building and motivational skills. I have honed leadership qualities that enable me to collaborate effectively with diverse people across the globe and to bring project and commitments into fruition.
I am deeply passionate about educational equity, accessibility, and inclusion. I firmly believe that online and distance learning can bridge opportunity gaps, dismantle barriers, and create equitable access to resources for students and educators alike. By empowering educators and enriching the learning experience, we can better prepare individuals to succeed in an ever-evolving global landscape.
Expertise
Strategic Learning & Design
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Drives innovative learning strategies by blending marketing expertise and instructional design and technology (IDT) to create impactful, learner-focused experiences.
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Expert at transforming complex technical content into engaging, clear instructional materials tailored to audience needs.
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Proficiency in:
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Instructional design models: ADDIE, SAM, Understanding by Design (Backward Design)
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Instructional Science theories: Pedagogy and Andragogy
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Needs Assessment: Conducting assessments and identifying learning gaps
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Evaluation and assessment: Applying evaluation models, such as Kirkpatrick's levels.
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Accessibility: Applying UDL guidelines for creating accessible content
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Data analytics and data-driven decision-making: Gaining insights into student performance, engagement, and learning environments, to improve learning outcomes.
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Project Leadership & Execution
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Masterful in executing high-stakes projects with finesse and delivering aligned, results-driven learning solutions that advance organizational objectives.
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Proven leadership and problem-solving skills, fostering collaboration and open communication to achieve data-informed decision-making.
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Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and accomplished in managing multiple priorities in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Facilitation, Communication, and Tools
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Adept at designing and facilitating high-impact corporate training programs, webinars, and teacher development across diverse learning environments.
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Multi-faceted communicator with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills across stakeholders, subject matter experts, internal and external collaborators, and across all levels of an organization.
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Technically proficient with industry-leading learning tools and platforms: Articulate 360 (Rise, Storyline), Canva, Google Workspace, Synthesia, and Learning Management Systems (LMS), Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Education
Western Governors University - M.Ed.
Technology and Instructional Design (IDT)
Indiana University - MBA
Marketing and Non-profit Management
University of California, Berkeley - BA
Accounting and Finance
Certifications
Learning Design Experience (LXD)
University of Michigan
Social, Emotional Learning Certificate
Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
Google AI Essentials
Instructional Design and Technology
Duke University
ITCS PMP Bootcamp
Project Management Training
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