Instructional Designer → Learning Experience Partner

Inclusive, business-aligned learning strategist with deep experience in regulated and enterprise environments. I design scalable, accessible solutions for compliance, onboarding, and leadership development, grounded in UDL, agile methods, and thoughtful use of AI to enhance design efficiency.

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Flagship Project

Selected work with measurable business impact and learner-centered design.

Attack & Defense: Secure Development Essentials

Security • Scenarios • Developers

Scenario-led cybersecurity module introducing attacker types and defense-in-depth for developers. Built for quick transfer to everyday coding decisions.

  • Problem: Developers needed concise threat mental models tied to real code/config choices.
  • Approach: Action-mapped scenarios, attacker personas, defense-in-depth walkthroughs.
  • Result: Higher pass rates on threat identification and improved perceived relevance.
  • Role: Lead ID
  • Tools: Storyline

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Impact at a Glance

  • 370K+learner hours saved via adaptive test-down
  • 200K+assignments supported across enterprise programs
  • ~80%accessibility pass in refreshed builds

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