Hey there, it's nice to meet you!

I graduated from the College of Business at UTA  with a B.A. in Business Administration and Management. During and after college, I worked for various industries as a project coordinator, then became a math teacher, before transitoning into instructional design full time. 

Although my career path was full of changes, one thing remained the same: I developed a passion for learning, problem solving, closing knowledge gaps and helping others thrive In the workplace. This led me to spearhead several learning initiatives across multiple sectors and organizations. I really enjoy transforming complex information into engaging, easy-to-understand learning experiences.

A great learning experience is built on 3 pillars: curiosity, empathy, and iteration.

1. Ask the right questions- before designing a solution, I focus on understanding the real problem. Through conversations with stakeholders and a review of existing resources, I work to uncover the root cause of the challenge so the solution addresses the actual need.

2. Design with the learner in mind- understanding the learner’s goals, challenges, and day-to-day responsibilities helps me create learning experiences that feel relevant, practical, and easy to apply on the job.

3. Improve through feedback- I take an iterative approach to design, gathering feedback throughout the development process. This keeps stakeholders engaged, helps projects move forward smoothly, and leads to stronger learning solutions.

Well for starters, I'm a unicorn! My diverse career path has gifted me with a collection of skills so now I sit at the unique intersection of instructional design, change enablement, process improvement, and project coordination.

• As a project coordinator, I was praised for my ability to organize and streamline end-to-end processes for projects quickly to increase production and efficiency.

• As a former math instructor, I sharpened my skills in learner-centered design while specializing in creative problem solving, data analysis, and process improvement. 

• As an employee trainer, I initiated learning solutions that empowered my colleagues with the knowledge, skills and vital resources they needed to thrive daily.

• As an instructional designer, I specialize in root-cause analysis, learning experience design, eLearning development, change enablement, and creating performance solutions.

Lastly, as a life long learner, I am naturally curious with a growth mindset. I view failure as an opportunity to grow! I love troubleshooting and I'm always in pursuit of the "how and why". This helps me connect to my learners and design learning initiatives from their perspective.