Student Information
Graduate StudentArtificial Intelligence in Business
W. P. Carey School of Business
I have 20+ years of experience in L&D and HR, recently serving as an AI & Learning Strategist. With a graduate certification in AI from ASU, I specialize in crafting top-level AI strategies, designing governance and ethical policies, driving change management, and enabling AI adoption across organizations. My superpower is centering the human experience in AI to ensure it drives innovation while empowering people.
B.A. English, emphasis Technical Writing
Certificate in AI in Business, ASU
Pursuing MS in AI in Business, ASU
- Author: From Risk to Responsibility: An AI Governance Playbook, upcoming, Clarity Consultants, 2025
- Author: Partner with AI for Instructional Design, ATD Press, 2025
- Contributing Author: L&D's Playbook for the Digital Age, ATD Press, 2021
- Contributing Author: Ready, Set, Curate: 8 Learning Experts Tell You How, ATD Press, 2016
View all presentations here.
- Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP)
- Association for Talent Development (ATD)
- Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
- Learning Guild
Co-founder, Director, and Mentor: L&D Cares:
Helping talent development professionals thrive and flourish in their careers through mentoring and free professional development webinars. Our no-cost programs and resources have supported over 2000 HR and L&D professionals since 2020.
Currently own my consulting company, Innovate + Elevate Strategies.
We help organizations adopt AI with confidence through strategy, training, and governance, bridging the gap between innovation and responsible implementation in L&D, HR, and beyond.
Founding Director, L&D Cares
ELB Learning: Senior AI & Learning Strategist (January – August 2024)
Served as a senior leader, leading AI and learning consulting engagements while mentoring team members and shaping company strategy.
- Developed AI-driven learning strategies for client companies, contributing to improvements in workforce capabilities and operational efficiencies.
- Created and facilitated cutting edge AI workshops, making complex technical concepts accessible to diverse audience levels, including executive leadership.
- Served as AI SME for AI Academy courses.
- Developed a client-facing and internal AI academy, combining live workshops with innovative eLearning.
- Modified and refined a change management framework for integrating AI into client processes, enhancing learning effectiveness and operational efficiency across various industries.
UPS: Senior Manager, Learning: HR Operations (2019 – 2023)
Led a high-performing global team of learning professionals, driving innovation in HR operations and employee development.
- Guided a team of learning specialists in transforming UPS's global HR call center training, using innovative learning approaches and technology to improve operational efficiency by 25%.
- Oversaw the learning implementation of new enterprise technologies (Workday, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Teams), facilitating change management across a diverse, global workforce.
- Cultivated a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the broader team, using Qualtrics engagement surveys and small focus groups.
Oracle Corporation: Senior Human Resources Learning Manager (2012 – 2019)
Advanced to lead a cross-functional team responsible for global learning and organizational development initiatives for 130,000+ employees.
- Built and led a team of learning professionals across multiple geographies, driving a collaborative and high-performing culture.
- Contributed to the design and implementation of Oracle's global talent management strategy, incorporating data-driven insights for succession planning and performance management.
- Co-led the modernization of Oracle's learning ecosystem, implementing Degreed (LXP) for personalized learning paths and adaptive learning technologies.
- Leader in Generative AI certification, Google Cloud, June 2025
- Certification, Artificial Intelligence in Business, Arizona State University, 2024
- AI in Change Management Certificate, Vanderbilt University via Coursera
- AI Specialization Certificates: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Design Thinking (General Assembly)
- Leadership Certifications: Hogan Assessments, ICF Coaching Essentials, Integrated Talent Management (ATD)