As Director of Learning Strategy at 2U/edX, I lead a cross-functional team dedicated to bridging instructional design with organizational strategy, creating impactful learning experiences that align with business goals. My work centers around scalable, human-centered learning solutions, where I have:- Established a Learning Strategy Library and signature pedagogy workshops, guiding academic partners in defining and elevating their pedagogical approaches for online and hybrid learning.-Created a cross-functional project management system that supports over 150 active projects, enhancing collaboration across 20+ internal teams and driving over $25M in new business.-Led the development of quality frameworks rooted in adult learning theories, equity, and innovation, ensuring consistency and high engagement across 2U’s diverse learning products.-Advocated for participatory, community-centered pedagogy, fostering learner retention by embedding social and emotional learning alongside technical skills.In this role, I am committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in online education, from leveraging AI tools to enhancing learner resilience, and I am passionate about building inclusive, transformative learning environments.

As the co-founder and CEO of Blacksmiths, I lead a learning design consultancy focused on building trauma-informed, participatory learning programs for a diverse array of global clients, including the Obama Foundation, U.S. State Department, and Figma. My leadership has driven Blacksmiths to:-Design scalable learning frameworks that support continuous improvement and are delivered through a range of modalities, including video, audio, physical workbooks, animations, and AI-driven tools.-Deliver programs that have impacted over 80,000 learners worldwide, with a 98% satisfaction rate, emphasizing psychological safety, social learning, and community impact.-Conduct over 200 workshops focused on psychological safety and trauma-informed pedagogy, achieving a 96% satisfaction rate and fostering meaningful learning experiences for diverse audiences.At Blacksmiths, I am committed to creating holistic learning solutions that are both impactful and sustainable, empowering clients to deliver high-quality education that resonates with their communities.

I teach a number of courses at the University of Pennsylvania related to purpose-driven education, design-thinking, and social innovation.