My thought leadership reflects my work as an organizational learning and development strategist and information systems educator. Through writing and speaking, I share practical ideas that help organizations build workforce capability, improve systems, and navigate change.
Publications
Organizational Learning, Leadership & Workforce Capability
The COPA Learning Framework: A Practical Model for Impactful Learning
Chief Learning Officer, 2025
Read: Chief Learning Officer article
Promote Better Team Effectiveness
TD at Work Guide, Association for Talent Development, 2024
Available through the Association for Talent Development (ATD).
Academies at Work: Offering High-Quality Learning Experiences to Attract and Retain Talent
Chief Talent Officer, 2023
Read: Chief Talent Officer article
Starting From Scratch
TD Magazine, Association for Talent Development, 2021
Read: TD Magazine article
Higher Education, Information Systems & Human-Centered Design
Intake Usability Toolkit: A Practical Assessment Guide for Enrollment and Student Success Professionals
Gumroad | Amazon KDP, 2026
Before They Even Apply: The Hidden Usability Crisis Shaping Access in Community Colleges
Amazon KDP, 2026
A Statistical Analysis Examining the Usability of Community College Online Admissions Applications
Doctoral Dissertation, Morgan State University, 2017
Available through ProQuest Dissertations & Theses.
Leveraging Analytics in Community Colleges
EDUCAUSE Review, 2015
Read: EDUCAUSE Review article
Before They Even Apply: Usability of Community College Online Admissions Applications as a Structural Barrier to Access
Community College Journal of Research and Practice
Peer-reviewed article currently under review.
Presentations
Organizational Learning, Leadership & Workforce Capability
Level Up Leadership: Scalable Strategies for Developing Leaders with Limited Resources
Fairfax County Learning Week, 2024
Promote Better Team Effectiveness: Help Your Organization Excel
Fairfax County Learning and Development Community of Practice, 2024
Workplace Wellness Strategies for the Hybrid Workplace
USM Professional Development Conference, 2022
The Talent Development Practitioner’s Role in Fostering Social Equity in the Workplace
Metro DC Chapter of ATD Virtual Conference, 2020
Higher Education, Information Systems & Human-Centered Design
Before They Even Log In: The Hidden Usability Crisis Facing First-Year Students
UMGC First Year Experience Faculty Symposium, 2026
Digital Accessibility and Usability in the Online Classroom
Maryland Consortium for Adjunct Faculty Professional Development, 2019
I.T. Is a Fit: The Demand for Women in Information Technology (Keynote)
Northern Virginia Community College Spring Break Tech Expo, 2018
Community College Websites: The Initial Pathway to Academic Success
NCBAA-NE Conference, 2015
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