L&D Mentoring
L&D Mentoring
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- Book with Brandon CarsonBrandon Carson is an award-winning global talent development leader with a proven record of success in learning and organizational development, leadership training, coaching, change management, curriculum development, and performance consulting.
Brandon Carson
He is currently the Vice President of Learning, Leadership, and Cultural Experiences at Starbucks. Prior to joining Starbucks, Brandon was the Vice President of Learning and Leadership at Walmart, where he led the Global Leadership Development practice, the Executive Coaching strategy, and the Corporate and Officer Onboarding experiences for the enterprise.
In his past, Brandon led the Learning and Development team for Delta Air Lines’ global airport operations. He has held global learning leadership roles with Home Depot, Microsoft, Apple, and Sun Microsystems.
In 2020, he founded L&D Cares (www.ldcares.org), a nonprofit dedicated to providing coaching, mentoring, and support to help talent professionals thrive and flourish in their career.
Brandon serves in an advisory capacity for several EdTech startups and has served as a committee organizer for ATD. He has authored two books, Learning in the Age of Immediacy and the award-winning L&D's Playbook for the Digital Age, both published by ATD Press.
Brandon holds a M.Ed in Educational Technology, a BA in Business, and certification in advanced analysis. - Book with Debbie RichardsCTO, Creative Interactive Ideas | Debbie Richards is a learning architect, self-proclaimed geek, and early adopter of learning technologies. A learning architect ensures a clear vision with a clearly defined roadmap, bringing together tools, platforms, and content into a form that is easy to use, scales, and delivers a great user experience.
Debbie Richards
- Book with Kimo KippenFmr. Chief Learning Officer, Hilton | Kimo Kippen is a thought leader, speaker, and advocate for learning; former executive at Hilton and Marriott; recognized by CLO Magazine as CLO of the year; former chairman of ATD; former chairman of APIA Scholars, board member for the Center for Talent Reporting (CTR), CTDO Next, L&D Cares and Education Reimagined advisory board member at CAEL, CLO advisor at the Defense Acquisition University, Advisory Board member for Strategic Education Inc. (SEI), SkillSoft, Gnowbe, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), World Institute for Action Learning (WIAL), New Markets Venture Partners, and GP Strategies. Program Director for The Conference Board Talent & Organizational Development Executive Council, USA and the Learning & Development Council, Europe. Serves as an adjunct professor/advisor at Catholic University of America (CUA), George Mason University (GMU). Kimo has an MS from RIT, a BS from the University of Hawai’i, and is a graduate of the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland’s Post Graduate Program.
Kimo Kippen
- Book with Ryan AustinRyan Austin is a serial entrepreneur who has spent over 10 years driving improvements in learning and development. In his current role as CEO at Cognota, Ryan is focused on developing innovative technology that enables corporate learning teams to increase their productivity by powering learning operations across enterprises. Cognota’s patent pending technology is the recipient of more than five Brandon Hall awards, including recognition for Best Advance in Emerging Learning Technology and Best Advance in Learning Management Measurement/Business Impact Tools. Prior to Cognota, Ryan served as Senior Vice President for World Trade Group, an organization that offers live events and training courses. Ryan studied Sociology at York University and Business/Corporate Communications at Western University.
Ryan Austin
- Book with Michelle Lentz
Michelle Lentz
Senior AI & Learning Strategist
Over the last 20 years, Michelle Lentz has become a recognized leader in learning strategy within the corporate space and has frequently presented at industry events.
She has served on the ATD TK conference committee and received the ATD Volunteer-Staff Partnership award. She formerly led the HR Custom Learning team for Oracle and was tapped to modernize the training strategy for UPS global call centers. Michelle also ran Write Technology consulting focusing on technical writing & instructional design and helped create and launch the original Lectora development tool. Currently, Michelle is an AI and Learning Consultant for her own firm, Innovate + Elevate Strategies, where she helps clients figure out what will help create a transformative learning culture and where AI can transform their organization.
Michelle is wrapping up her post-graduate certification in AI in Business at Arizona State University. She also holds certifications in Prompt Engineering, Hogan Assessments, Synchronous Training, Integrated Talent Management, and 360 Feedback and is actively pursuing her ICF Associated Coaching certification. Michelle has contributed to several books, including ATD Press’s "Ready, Set, Curate: 8 Learning Experts Tell You How" and L&D's Playbook for the Digital Age. Michelle is authoring the ATD TD@Work series: Elevating AI Prompting for Results, due out in 2025. She's also a certified sommelier and currently lives in Seattle with her nutty dachshund, Ringo.
Note: The Setmore calendar shows US EASTERN time, no matter where in the world you are located. Please keep in mind I'm in US Pacific time zone, so a 6 am PT appointment might not work. Thanks for the consideration! - Book with Tina BjorkWith almost two decades of experience in the learning and development industry, Tina Bjork has established herself as a seasoned leader in the field, focusing on strategy, design, and implementation of innovative learning solutions. As an accomplished professional, Tina has built a strong reputation for her ability to foster meaningful connections between people, processes, and technology, resulting in measurable growth and success for organizations as diverse as The Coca-Cola Company, Wayfair, and Edward Jones.
Tina Bjork
Having recently relocated from Atlanta, Georgia, to Southern California, Tina is now a member of the ATD Orange County chapter. She is Luma Design Thinking Practitioner Certified, and highly skilled in integrating human-centered design throughout the learning process to creatively and collaboratively discover new ways to engage the modern learner.
Tina has a Master of Education with a focus on Instructional Technology, from the University of South Florida. - Book with Michele MedvedMichele B. Medved is a learning professional who has consulted for multiple Fortune 500 companies, including Intel, Toyota, Kaiser Permanente, Amgen, The Cheesecake Factory, and Farmers Insurance. She has a master’s degree in Educational Technology and advanced certificates in Instructional Design.
Michele Medved
Michele’s articles have been published in Learning Solutions Magazine, eLearning Industry Magazine, and numerous ATD publications.
During her career as a Technical Writer, Performance Consultant, and Instructional Designer, Michele has interviewed hundreds of SMEs, including engineers, chefs, auto mechanics, sales superstars, and many more. She has distilled her expertise into the book, The Guide to Working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs): Key strategies to bring expert knowledge to workplace learning
Originally hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, she lives today in Southern California. - Book with Irina NowakOver the past 20 years, I have led learning and development initiatives in private, nonprofit, and government organizations, and bring extensive experience in training technology, workforce enablement, competency-based training, career paths, career development, education technology, and program evaluation.
Irina Nowak
Most recently, I led a training and development function for a global cybersecurity company as its Training and Development Lead. Prior to this, I led teams of learning professionals at SAIC, Booz Allena, and Raytheon. I served as a co-chair of the Innovation Measurement Workgroup of the International Association of Innovation Professionals, and served on the US Technical Advisory Group to ISO TC 279, Innovation Management.
I am a published author and conference presenter. I have an Ed.D. in Human and Organizational Learning from the George Washington University, where I currently teach in the Master’s Program in Organizational Leadership and Learning. I also have several certifications, including PMP and innovation. I have over 10 years of experience mentoring learning and development professionals and am looking forward to helping L&D career members in any way I can. - Book with Sara J. KennedyWith over 20 years of Human Resources experience, Sara Kennedy currently serves as the SVP of Associate Experience for Members 1st Federal Credit Union, based in Enola, PA. In this role Sara safeguards our Delivering Unparalleled Experiences culture for our Members, Community, and Associates, while also advancing HR and Learning & Development initiatives.
Sara J. Kennedy
Prior to Members First, Sara spent time in a variety of industries; manufacturing, chemical engineered services, life insurance and logistics. She holds a Master's of Education in Training and Development and a Bachelor of Communications both from The Pennsylvania State University. Sara proudly maintains PHR, CEBS and SHRM-CP designations and holds professional certifications in Caliper, DiSC, Birkman, The Oz Principle and Change the Culture, Change the Game. She is an active member of the Human Resources community through SHRMEN and Human Resource Professionals of Central PA.
Sara and her family reside in Mechanicsburg, PA. Her daughter Sadie is an alumnus of Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School & MASH Field Hockey and is currently enrolled at American University. Her son Seth is Senior at MASH and a proud member of the Marching Band Maroon Machine, with plans to attend West Chester University. In her spare time, Sara and her wife, Kathy, can be found corralling their rescue animals, going for a run, watching football or in the backyard enjoying a campfire.
A self-described HR nerd & Training junkie, Sara hopes to connect with you in-person (virtual) or through social media!
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sarajanekennedy
Twitter: @kennedysarajane
Instagram: kennedysarajane - Book with Candice MitchellMy purpose is, and has always been, enabling people for success. I found L&D before I even started my career and it's been my path ever since.
Candice Mitchell
Over 15 years, I have honed my L&D skills across seven industries and four continents, optimizing processes and delivering results that positively impact individuals and organizations. From truck drivers to C-suite executives, I have developed people from all walks of life.
I have built L&D functions from scratch, growing my ability to create successful learning frameworks. But, what excites me most is seeing individuals grow and become the heroes of their story.
As your mentor, we will work together to develop a personalized plan. I can help you 1) set up the L&D function and/or L&D Ways of Working; 2) Guide you through conversations to become a value-add partner rather than a tick-the-box doer; 3) Create your development plan; and 4) Assist with skills frameworks and Learner Journeys.
Mentoring is more than imparting knowledge; it's about helping you discover your why and giving you the tools to be the hero of your story. Let me help you achieve your career and personal aspirations so that you can make your mark on the world. - Book with Rachel HorwitzRachel Horwitz is a dynamic, innovative L&D leader who brings extensive experience developing integral strategies utilized to meet business goals and initiatives. A trusted partner with a solid history and demonstrated success cultivating global cross functional teams, collaborating with senior executives to identify and solve performance issues, implementing proven business strategies, and building effective knowledge platforms to support employee development.
Rachel Horwitz
Rachel has led global L&D teams at Mars Incorporated and a global medical device company, Convatec. Rachel also has expertise as an HR Business Partner. Her passion is in learning technologies, learning strategy and custom learning solutions. - Book with Suzanne FrawleySuzanne Frawley has a recognized passion for setting people and organizations up for success. Suzanne brings 20+ years of experience and currently is the VP, HR for a Fortune 500 company. Previous roles include Directors in Talent Management, Learning & Organizational Effectiveness, and Organizational Development for Fortune 150 companies and the largest privately owned pharmaceutical company.
Suzanne Frawley
Prior roles include Strategic HR Business Partner, leading learning and development teams, and pharmaceutical management, product, and sales training. Some of Suzanne’s key accomplishments include creating and implementing global talent and learning strategies, leadership development, performance management, coaching, mentoring, leading engagement surveys, cultural initiatives, organizational design, and early in career talent development professionals.
Suzanne holds a B.S. in Biology from Wright State University and holds professional certifications including Certified Professional in Talent Development, Certified Human Resource Specialist, Organizational Development, Neuro-linguistic Programming. - Book with Susan NevaHaving worked in instructional design and training program management for the past 15 years, I have multi-industry and multi-sector experience (for-profit, nonprofit, education, defense, space, public) that brings a fresh perspective. Some places I’ve worked at include Intuit - Customer Success Expert Network, Starbucks Technology, Applied Materials, Google, NASA Ames Research Center, Public Library of Science, Pacific Gas & Electric, Defense Language Institute, and Oracle.
Susan Neva
I would love to mentor early career individuals on working with SMEs, Agile content development processes, content writing, assessment item writing, and finding resources for continuing professional development. I have experience with instructional content that is more technical: in the areas of science/ engineering/ finance.
I hold an MPA from Columbia University and a teaching credential from Mills College and have taken master’s level courses in Instructional Design at San Diego State as well as e-Learning Instructional Design in the UC Irvine certificate program. I worked as a teacher for a couple of years prior to getting into L&D and have successfully leveraged all my postgraduate education toward gaining various L&D roles. Every year since 2009 I have been engaging in self-development outside of work in L&D, leadership, and growth mindset. I have practiced yoga for 20+ years. Nothing is wasted and I deeply believe that positive thinking creates our best and highest good.
Note: The Setmore calendar shows you EASTERN time, no matter where you are located. Please keep in mind I'm in the Pacific time zone, so a 7 pm Eastern appointment is 4 pm Pacific. Thank you! - Book with Jason DurkeeI’ve been in the learning and performance space since the 1990s doing everything from design, delivery, performance support and evaluation. As a mentor, I can support people:
Jason Durkee
- Working across languages and cultures
- Strengthening learning transfer and evaluation
- Designing programs for application, follow up and results
- Driving innovation and mind change
- Growing and managing a consulting practice
Raised in the United States, I moved to Tokyo, Japan in 1992 and have lived here since. In 2003, I founded the training vendor Idea Development to focus on innovation, communication, working across cultures and leadership. Idea works with roughly 100 major companies and 30,000 participants a year.
Since 2013, I’ve worked with Ian Townley to improve learning transfer in the industry. We cofounded Practical Training Transfer to support that cause and regularly speak at industry events and write articles about how to design learning that gets applied on the job and leads to business results.
I’m also a director of ATD Member Network Japan. - Book with Jason GromAs a skilled learning and development professional with over 20 years of experience leading all segments of learning including analysis, design, delivery, and continuous improvement gaining support and commitment from all levels of an organization, I can help learning and development professionals at any stage of their project or strategy.
Jason Grom
In addition, I am an accomplished facilitator and coach working with individuals, teams, and large groups in person and virtual utilizing learning technology to enhance live and on demand development experiences including leadership of learning technology platforms and the integration of those platforms into technology ecosystems.
I have held learning and development leadership roles at Strong Investments, Wells Fargo and most recently Ameriprise Financial for 15 years, currently as Vice President - Coach Development. I graduated from UW-Madison with a BA in Economics, Marquette University with an MBA, and hold various certifications including Certified Learning Strategist from Brandon Hall.
I am passionate about lifelong learning in support of my own development and growth as well as my teammates, aspiring professionals, and the audiences of learners we serve. #learningintheflowoflife
Strengths: Responsibility, Harmony, Includer, Achiever, and Discipline - Book with Cate MillerCate is an experienced and creative talent development leader with demonstrated success achieving organizational results through learning. Through her experiences, she has developed a set of leadership skills that has generated strategic solutions, financial discipline and transformed several learning organizations.
Cate Miller
Her leadership style reflects a personal level of care for her team while maintaining a firm direction towards desired financial results. - Book with Shivdeep AroraShivdeep is an I/O Psychologist with 8 years of experience in executing and delivering Learning & Development projects of various sizes and scope. Currently, he leads the Learning and Development portfolio as a Senior Learning Experience Designer for Amazon’s Benefits org that supports 500K Amazon Employees.
Shivdeep Arora
He has experience in consulting and designing training execution strategies for senior leaders, handling schedule compression and scope change requests with a win-win thinking and dialogue. He uses ROI, ROE, and Design Thinking frameworks to define customer needs and measure impact. He has expert level understanding of Instructional Design Tools & Methodologies. He is an experienced Facilitator, with strong stakeholder & Client management skills. - Book with Nancy LangtonNancy Langton, a founding partner of New Level Partners, LLC, is an educator and a business professional with over 25 years of experience within the insurance industry in the areas of learning and development, human resources leadership and operations.
Nancy Langton
Problem solving energizes Nancy. She thrives on leveraging her extensive insurance industry experience, along with a life-long passion for learning management and instructional design and delivery, to collaborate with executives and learning professionals in fulfilling their visions and needs.
Prior to confounding New Level Partners in 2001, Nancy directed Human Resources and Training teams for several brokerages and top-tiered insurance carriers. She has successfully led recruitment and strategic staffing of all levels and implemented numerous education initiatives.
Nancy earned her BS in Comprehensive Business Education and MA in Training and Development from the College of New Jersey. She has volunteered on non-profit boards and within training associations. - Book with Lori StockelHi, I’m Lori Stockel and I’m thrilled to join you on your journey of growth and transformation. I’m a lifelong learner who believes that change is the only constant in life. That’s why I’ve embraced many career transitions, from marketing to e-commerce, from sales to learning and development. Along the way, I’ve worked with some amazing brands like Pepsi-Cola, Nestle Waters and Godiva Chocolatier. I’ve also been a board member and a leader for the Network of Executive Women in New York for over eight years.
Lori Stockel
I love to explore new opportunities, challenges, and perspectives. I hope you do too! That’s what led me to my current role as the VP; Global Head of Learning & Development, where I get to help people unleash their potential every day. I have over 15 years of experience mentoring and coaching professionals and look forward to offering my expertise to fellow L&D Cares members. - Book with Rajiv VohraWith my 14 years experience in the L&D and nine years as the Head of Learning and Development, I have achieved significant milestones throughout my career. Highlights include revamping the learning and development strategy for a large organization, aligning it with business objectives and fostering a culture of continuous learning. I have developed high-impact learning programs using blended learning approaches, resulting in improved employee performance and increased productivity. Additionally, I have established talent development initiatives, including coaching and mentorship programs and leadership development initiatives, facilitating the growth and advancement of individuals and teams within the organization. By implementing learning technologies such as learning management systems (LMS), I have enhanced accessibility to learning resources and streamlined L&D administration. I have also implemented measurement and evaluation frameworks, effectively assessing the impact of learning initiatives on employee performance and organizational outcomes.
Rajiv Vohra
These career highlights reflect my ability to drive strategic learning initiatives, foster growth, and deliver measurable results in learning and development
