As a co-design facilitator, Taylor (they/them) brings with them over a decade of leadership and program management experience from the private, non-profit, and higher education industries. They have developed multiple training programs based in compassion and belonging and have overseen cultural change management in various organizations.
In the business of changing minds and driving for compassion, Taylor most recently designed, implemented and analyzed leadership training programs in their roles as Higher Education Design Facilitator and Assistant Director of Experiential Learning Initiatives at Arizona State University. With certifications in LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitation, ASU Spark Method Facilitation, SUNlite Coaching, Project Management Institute's Six Sigma Foundations, and DesignConvo + Storytelling Leader's Strategic Storytelling training, Taylor has the skills and experience to co-design more effective, collaborative, and inclusive programs.
Currently, Taylor is pursuing a Master of Arts in Communication at the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, conducting research on the effectiveness on inclusivity trainings for building confidence in advocating for Transgender, Non-binary, and Gender-fluid employees. In their personal time, Taylor enjoys improv, backpacking, yoga, and meditation.