Jeniffer Brubaker

Bio: With twenty years in training and development focused on automotive manufacturing, this professional specializes in converting traditional training into self-paced lab activities, enhancing learning retention and accessibility. Their work, recognized for increasing training flexibility, has been integrated into community college curriculums for workforce development in Ohio. Expert in Programmable Logic Controllers and known for a holistic approach to learning, their experience extends beyond manufacturing to include finance and customer service sectors.

Michelle Susar

Bio: Senior Instructional Designer with 20 years of experience specializes in blending instructor-led and digital learning, applying the ADDIE process with proficiency in Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, and more. This professional focuses on eLearning design and development, training curriculum development, and performance improvement, demonstrating a strong track record in delivering impactful training programs and effectively implementing LMS systems across various industries.

Julie Bigot

Bio: A digital learning designer with a background in graphic design, specializing in engaging target audiences through interactive storytelling and playful mechanics. This professional combines expertise in Articulate Storyline, Adobe Illustrator, Vyond, VTS Editor, and Genially to create dynamic e-learning modules that captivate learners. With a passion for murder mystery parties and board games, they bring creativity and innovation to their work, earning trust across the industry.

Thaddaeus Smith

Bio: Based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in gamification, simulations, and branching scenarios to engage learners and create effective educational experiences. The process involves analyzing learner needs, designing, developing, and implementing learning solutions, followed by evaluating learning outcomes, with regular client interactions. The portfolio includes e-learning, instructional design, microlearning, games & simulations, and E-Learning Heroes Challenges, demonstrating a dedication to innovative and impactful education strategies.

Mike Stein

Bio: Mike is a Master’s trained instructional designer with over 10 years experience in specializing in higher education, non-profit organizations and small businesses. He runs Mike Stein Design, a consulting and training development company, and ID Atlas, an instructional design training firm that aims to help new and transitioning IDs break into the field with mentorship, coaching and on the job training. Mike is experienced leading teams and managing innovative projects and is a passionate advocate for accessibility and supporting learners with disabilities. Mike is a seasoned workshop facilitator and conducts face-to-face, hybrid and online workshops, as well as individual and group consultations, needs analyses, curriculum and course design and evaluation, course authoring and technology training. Mike also designs and develops educational HTML-based games to engage learners and meet learning outcomes.