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I am an "Expert-Vetted" professional – listed in the top 1% of Upwork freelancers with over 60+ completed jobs with 5-star reviews and a client base that loves me. An innovation consultant in the area of learning and development, I have helped my clients design courses that have high completion rates, great reviews, and happy learners who can retain the information longer. The best thing about working with me is that I can help you through the entire lifecycle of your course from figuring out the learner needs, creating an outline, content creation including scripts, and visual materials, and developing a strategy to sell your course. I am an innovation consultant within the area of learning and development. I can help you with the complete lifecycle of your learning development projects from brainstorming and outlines to setting up the LMS and launch. For the past 7 years, I have been running First Loop where I help clients solve problems through different innovation training and workshops. I have a master's in Innovation Management from KTH, one of the top technical universities in the world. I believe in the principles of working in loops of continuous improvements through hypothesis, experimentation, learning, and execution. One of my biggest strengths that my clients love me for is being a problem solver and always being there to help and provide assistance to them when needed and with whatever they need. I love working on new projects and making sure to see them to success. Communication is a key part of my relations with my clients and I love to make long-term working relations with my clients. Are you working on an interesting project or just need to brainstorm? Hit the message button and let's have a chat.

I help organizations prepare their people for AI-assisted work through practical training, facilitation, change support, and hands-on learning experiences. As a Facilitator, Learning & Development Consultant, and Change Management Specialist, I design and lead AI workshops, leadership sessions, Train-the-Trainer programs, curriculum, and learning strategies that turn complex ideas into practical action. My work helps leaders and teams move beyond AI awareness into confident, responsible use. Clients bring me in when AI feels confusing, training is not landing, change is creating friction, or teams need clear guidance on how to use GPT tools in real work without losing human judgment, quality, or care. Across my career, I have: Facilitated 500+ workshops, trainings, retreats, and leadership sessions Sustained 90–95% satisfaction across facilitated experiences Built learning ecosystems reaching 20,000+ participants with 1M annual engagements Designed AI/GPT learning programs that improved adoption by 45–70% and reduced design time by ~40% What I deliver: Practical AI foundations — plain-language AI 101 workshops that help teams understand generative AI, GPT tools, prompting, risks, and responsible use AI use case labs — hands-on sessions where teams identify real use cases, build prompts, test outputs, improve quality, and apply AI to everyday work Custom GPT and workflow design — support for building repeatable AI-enabled tools, assistants, prompt libraries, guardrails, and high-value workflows AI adoption and change support — facilitated sessions that reduce confusion, surface concerns, align expectations, and help teams move from uncertainty to action Human-centered GPT use — practical learning that helps people use AI without losing voice, judgment, creativity, trust, or critical thinking Train-the-Trainer for AI workshops — facilitator guides, practice labs, toolkits, and coaching so internal trainers and subject-matter experts can scale AI learning with confidence Facilitation that drives action — workshops, retreats, and working sessions that lead to clearer decisions, ownership, and next steps My approach is simple: make AI understandable, make learning useful, make change easier to navigate, and build capability that lasts after the workshop ends. Credentials: ATD Coaching Certification • MBTI® Qualified • M.S., Counseling & Higher Education, Syracuse University • Co-author, The Personal Vision Workbook

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion SUMMARY Diversity and Inclusion senior executive who pioneered the D&I function within a national professional organization with a strategic focus. Leadership roles span 15 years, culminating in the development of leadership landmarks for women, Blacks, and Latinos. Highly effective at articulating the vision and uniting coalitions to build a unifying mission for diversity, equity and inclusion. Adept at forming key advocacy groups and strategic partnerships to affect desired progress. Respected among peers, executive team, and membership as a strong cross-functional leader. Well-developed writing and research skills. Early career included senior roles in strategic planning and financial reporting. Currently working as a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant for a client base among non - profit organizations. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Cross-functional Team Leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ethics & Governance Public Speaking Relationship Development Board Relations Publication Writing Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships Program Development

Greetings! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I am a Learning and Development Professional with more than of a decade experience in training and development both in academic and in corporate environments. I specialize in: Business Operations/Support Specialist High Level Virtual Support Administration Webinar Management Soft Skills Training Delivery Tools and Technology Training Delivery Wordpress/Website Management Training Coordination

I help organizations solve their toughest people development challenges - whether that's fixing a failing AI rollout, designing high-impact learning programs, or building capability frameworks that actually change behavior. What I bring: 20+ years of senior-level experience in HR and organizational change at global companies like Morgan Stanley, HelloFresh, and Babbel. I've built learning functions from scratch, managed multi-million dollar talent budgets, rolled out digital transformation programs across multiple countries, and helped thousands of people develop capabilities they didn't know they had. I bridge the gap between theoretical best practices and what actually works in practice - accounting for politics, constraints, and the reality that your people are already overwhelmed. My expertise spans: AI Adoption & Implementation Most AI rollouts fail because organizations treat them like software deployments. I help you diagnose what's actually broken - governance gaps, capability deficits, manager readiness, cultural blockers - and build concrete plans to fix it. This includes readiness audits, enablement playbooks, governance frameworks, and implementation roadmaps. Instructional Design & Learning Development Creating learning experiences that drive measurable behavior change, not just completion rates. I design everything from bespoke leadership programs to interactive eLearning (Articulate 360/Rise, Storyline) to compliance training that people don't hate. I embed outcome-driven evaluation models (NPS, case studies, logic models) so you can prove ROI. Leadership & Management Development Designing and delivering programs that transform managers into effective, empathetic leaders. This includes curriculum design, facilitation, coaching frameworks, and manager enablement strategies. I've crafted flagship leadership programs for companies across Europe and presented results to boards. Organizational Change & HR Strategy Strategic consulting on L&D function audits, future-ready workforce strategies, early career pathways, and talent development frameworks. I help you navigate complex transformations - whether that's AI adoption, digital upskilling, or building learning cultures that actually stick. How I work: Evidence-based, no corporate jargon - I focus on outcomes you can measure Fast turnaround without sacrificing quality - I understand business timelines Strategic thinking meets practical execution - I don't just give you a strategy deck; I build the materials you need to execute Stakeholder management - I've presented to boards, navigated complex political landscapes, and built buy-in across skeptical audiences What clients typically hire me for: Diagnosing why their AI adoption rates are stuck despite training investment Designing interactive eLearning courses and digital skills campaigns Building leadership development programs that produce measurable behavior change Creating governance frameworks for AI that enable experimentation without compliance risk Auditing L&D functions and developing future-ready talent strategies Developing capability frameworks and learning pathways for complex roles Facilitating workshops to build leadership alignment on strategic initiatives Recent work includes: AI readiness audits and enablement playbooks for mid-market organizations Leadership curriculum design and facilitation for global tech companies Compliance training for regulated financial services (that people actually engaged with) Neurodiversity and DEI training programs Career coaching and talent development frameworks Digital learning campaigns using Articulate 360, Rise, and other authoring tools Let's talk if you need: Someone who understands both the people side and the technology side. Someone who can think strategically but also roll up their sleeves and build the actual materials. Someone who's navigated the politics of organizational change and knows how to get things done. I'm available for project-based work, ongoing retainers, or discrete consulting engagements. Book a consultation to discuss your specific needs.

I'm a bilingual Harvard-, Johns Hopkins- and Northwestern-trained clinical psychologist-turned-entrepreneur with over a decade of clinical, professional, research and entrepreneurial experience. I am also a survivor of an abduction that nearly ended my life in 2016. Since then, I've come full circle and now empower others to build resilience while living a meaningful life through my work and speaking engagements. Roles that Align with My Expertise: - Organizational & tech consultant - Program curriculum developer - Medical writer & senior editor - Expert workshop facilitator - Mindfulness instructor - Instructional designer - Keynote speaker - Content creator - Mindset coach - Data analyst - Researcher Areas of Expertise: Mindset Assessment & Transformation | Stress Management | Mindfulness | Values Alignment | Resilience Building | Self-Compassion | Accountability | Peak Performance | Mind-Body Connection | Behavioral Change | Team Cohesion & Engagement | Workplace Psychology | Latino Mental Health | Trauma Recovery | Dissertation Guidance | Research Services Offered: - Strategy consultation for mental wellness initiatives - Consultation for tech startups in psychology - Guidance w/curriculum & program design - Corporate & team mindfulness programs - Seminar sessions & workshops - Half-day & multi-day retreats - Psychology-based research - Speaking engagements - 1:1 & group coaching - Writing & Editing Experience: I was trained as a clinical psychologist and was a bilingual therapist, testing specialist and workshop facilitator for 13 years. I now own a psychological consulting firm where I work with executives, teams, founders, entrepreneurs and high achievers. I've designed & led over 1,000 workshops, webinars, and multi-week programs to individuals, teams, and leaders across academic, medical, government, private, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. I have 10+ years experience in developing, facilitating, and evaluating high-value workshops and programs that are interactive, impactful, insightful & based in science. I currently teach @Harvard CHA Center for Mindfulness as a mindfulness instructor and consultant. I was also a SaaS tech startup cofounder, COO and Chief Science Officer for 2.5 yrs. I co-built the company from the ground up, and my work focused most on developing a psychologically-based product with special emphasis on data analysis, deep customer insight analyses, and building the psychological framework for the product. We were accepted into 2 highly competitive accelerator programs, Google for Startups VHLX and Blue Startups. Throughout my masters, doctoral and postdoctoral career spanning 13 years I consistently worked as an academic researcher & writer. Most recently I was part of the clinical research team and presented a poster at Harvard Psychiatric Research Day & Mysell Lecture. Education: - Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mindfulness & Primary Care Behavioral Health Integration, Harvard Medical School - Postdoctorate specializations in trauma-informed mindfulness, mindfulness-based therapy, and program leadership, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge Health Alliance - Triple certifications in mindfulness instruction, Harvard Medical School, The Institute for Meditation & Psychotherapy, and the Centre for Mindfulness Studies - Psy.D in Clinical Psychology, Adler University - Doctoral Specializations in Adult Workshop Design/Facilitation/Evaluation, Mindfulness, and Stress Management, Northwestern University - APA-Accredited Doctoral Internships in Health Psychology, Johns Hopkins University, University of Colorado Boulder - M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy, Adler School of Professional Psychology - Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Communication, Loyola University What You Can Expect: My work is driven by a passion for empowering others to build resilience while living a meaningful life. You can expect open communication, high quality work, and collaboration! I look forward to meeting you and collaborating! Send me a message to get started!