Carla Torgerson, MEd, MBA
Head of Learning Experience Strategy, TorranceLearning
https://www.torrancelearning.com/
ctorgerson@torrancelearning.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlatorgerson/
Twitter: @ctorgerson
Carla Torgerson, MEd, MBA has nearly 20 years of experience as an instructional designer and instructional strategist. Always interested in the latest learning trends, she has authored numerous blogs and articles on a variety of topics, including elearning, mobile learning, and microlearning. She also developed MILE, the MIcroLEarning Design Model© and is the author of The Microlearning Guide to Microlearning and Designing Microlearning (with Sue Iannone).
Currently Head of Learning Experience Strategy at TorranceLearning, Carla dives deep into complex client projects, helping to deliver performance solutions that both consider the learner’s needs and meet business objectives. Carla and the team at TorranceLearning help a variety of organizations connect learning strategy to design, development, data, and ultimately performance. In addition to strategic consulting and design, Carla is the product manager for TorranceLearning’s Eleventure® course series and the ID Ways of Working (WoW!) professional development community.
Connect with Carla on LinkedIn for insights and announcements:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlatorgerson/
Joe Martin M. Ed.
NC State University Alumni
Former: High School Teacher
Current: Instructional Designer for SCS Global Services
Joe Martin worked in the public school system for 10 years where he taught high school special education and social studies. With a strong desire to grow as a professional educator and increase his income, he pursued a career in Learning and Development. He has a Master’s in Training and Development from NC State University, and now works as an Instructional Designer with SCS Global Services.
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Jordan Phillips
Jordan Phillips is a soldier and Instructional Designer. He has eighteen years of experience within the Army in both conventional and Special Operations. For the last six years, he has worked as an Instructional Designer for the military developing training programs for US and Allied Nations Armed Forces. He completed his M.Ed. in Training and Development at NC State University in 2020. When he retires from the Army in two years, he plans to continue working as an Instructional Designer.
Nicole Licata
Nicole Licata is a Learning & Development professional who has worn many hats throughout her career, with a few highlights including high school science teacher, corporate trainer, instructional designer, and solutions manager. She holds a master's degree in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning from Boise State University and is serving as VP of Finance for ATD – Research Triangle Area.
Currently, Nicole is a Sr. Instructional Designer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina where she consults with internal stakeholders to design and develop effective solutions for the sales team.
Ricky Fisher
Ricky is currently a full-time Learning Experience Designer at Landmark Health (a UnitedHealth/Optum company) and part-time Instructional Design contractor for The Learning Camel. He started his transition out of the classroom about 2 years ago by focusing on upskilling and networking. Since then, Ricky has had a wide variety of experience in different industries both in person and remote: software, airline, healthcare, K-12 education, and insurance. Ricky is also a member of ATD-RTA, and a highly motivated RTA volunteer!
Zhaozhao Dongmen
Zhaozhao's name is Jiaoyue(Zhaozhao) Dongmen, but her friends and family call her Zhaozhao, pronounced like "Ja Ja." Zhaozhao(曌曌)means the Sun and the Moon in the sky at the same time in Chinese. Zhaozhao has one Master's Degree in Education in Training and Development and another Master's Degree in Agriculture in Veterinary Pharmacology. Currently, Zhaozhao works as a Lead Corporate Trainer at Hissho Sushi, LLC. She has lived in the United States for about 16 years and has a strong passion for Entrepreneurship, Training and Development, and Global outreach. Zhaozhao joined ATD RTA in April 2021 and has been an ATD National member since 2019. She currently serves on the ATD RTA Board as VP of Marketing-Web/Social Media.
My why:
"I enjoy spending time and learning with everyone I meet from ATD RTA. I consider ATD-RTA my professional family, and I want to serve these beautiful, talented people here :)."
