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| Debbie Richards is a highly accomplished learning architect and technology enthusiast, dedicated to designing impactful learning experiences for over three decades. Her expertise lies in creating user-friendly learning solutions that integrate tools, platforms, and content to deliver exceptional results. Passionate about fostering growth within the learning community, Debbie actively mentors fellow professionals and holds a board position at L&D Cares, a nonprofit supporting talent development. Debbie's profound influence extends beyond her professional work, as evidenced by her past presidency of the ATD Houston chapter and her role as a former national advisor. Her commitment to knowledge sharing shines through her authorship of two ATD at Work guides: "Seeing the Possibilities With Augmented Reality" and "Preparing Your Organization for New Technologies." Recognized as a "Guild Master" by the Learning Guild in 2022, Debbie's contributions continue to shape and inspire the learning industry.eyote Session: Keynote Session: BRIDGING THE DIGITAL SKILLS GAP |
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| Cory Scheer is the founder and CEO of TrustCentric Consulting, an organizational and leadership development firm. TrustCentric helps leaders, teams, and organizations become more trustworthy, focused, and productive by: using empirical evidence to define reality, implementing a proven trust building framework, and walking alongside clients to develop clear, obtainable, and long lasting data informed strategies for success. SESSION: World-Class Work Cultures Start with Trust |
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| Deb Lewis, a 2-time winner of an Excellence in Practice Award from our local ATDKC chapter, is an experienced educator and instructional designer that loves to help people learn through storytelling. After a 13-year teaching career, she went back to school earning an MBA from Kansas State University and discovering that instructional design is a great way to tie her love for helping people learn with helping businesses achieve their goals. Following an internship with Dairy Farmers of America in the spring of 2019, Deb joined the Employee Development Team at Terracon as an Instructional Designer. When she is not working, Deb enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, being a dance mom, playing musical instruments, and playing with her adorable 1-year-old Golden Retriever, Norman. SESSION: Binge my Series! New Hire Orientation that Doesn't Put You to Sleep |
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| Stephanie Garcia is deeply committed to helping others evolve into their best selves. As a strong advocate for proactive career development, she emphasizes the importance of continuous growth and values the power of learning from those around her. With over 20 years of experience in talent development, project management, and strategic planning, Stephanie is a highly skilled and detail-oriented leader. She earned her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in 2020 and remains at the forefront of industry trends by actively engaging in both learning and teaching opportunities to maintain her certification. Beyond her professional life, Stephanie is an avid traveler and loves spending quality time with her family. She is also on a unique personal mission to golf in all 50 states—having already teed off in 17, she's well on her way to achieving this bucket-list goal. SESSION: Onboard to Onward: Secrets to Onboarding & Retention Success |
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Richard Hannah serves as the Vice President of Learning and Innovation for HASC, works as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Practice for Texas A&M University's School of Public Health, and facilitates classes for Ph.D. and Master’s students in adult education as an Adjunct at Kansas State University College of Education.
He has worked in and around the energy industry for over 20 years, working primarily in skills and safety training. Before working with HASC, Richard worked as a technical writer, a proposal writer, a training and recruiting director, a business analyst, and a project manager for several industrial cleaning and construction firms. Presently he is investigating how HASC can develop techniques to deliver computer-based, instructor-led, and hands-on training in more effective and innovative ways. A former team leader for the US Army Ranger Regiment, he graduated from Texas A&M, earned an MBA with a focus on internet technologies, and recently completed his Ph.D. in Adult Learning and Leadership from Kansas State University. He serves as the Vice Chair for the AFPM Immersive Learning Committee and serves on the Texas A&M University School of Public Health Industry Advisory Board, the NCCER Safety Committee, and the TCC EHS Seminar Committee. SESSION: Translanguaging to Make Training More Effective for Non-Native English Speaking Learners |
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| Tory Hord is a Learning and Development Consultant with a diverse background in instructional design, eLearning development, and graphic design. She has worked with organizations ranging from small startups to Fortune 500 companies. Tory is passionate about helping organizations achieve their goals through effective learning and development initiatives. She holds a Master of Education in Instructional Design and Technology from Texas Tech University and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD). SESSION: Breaking Barriers: Accessibility Essentials in Articulate Storyline |
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| Laura Janusik is a dynamic Communication Coach, Trainer, and Consultant who specializes in listening. She uses her PhD in Communication and MBA to help individuals and teams get on the same page through the Power of Listening. Her approach to helping others listen is practical, other-oriented, and grounded in research. Laura’s research is published both nationally and internationally. You’ll find her research and ideas cited in academic journals and publications including Forbes, Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, and US News and World Report. In addition to being a Professor Emeritus at Rockhurst University, Laura worked in HR Management for 15 years.
Laura helps individuals and teams be on the same page. You can reach Laura through her website, Listening to Change or on LinkedIn. SESSION: How to Manage Conflict within the Context of "Midwest Nice" |
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| Jana Meyers is the Director of Talent Management and Organizational Effectiveness at H&R Block. Her passion is to find ways to maximize the value and engagement of talent and create strong, creative, effective teams, leaders, and support organizations. She has over 15 years’ experience in designing, supporting, facilitating, and leading talent programs and functions. In her role as VP of Membership, Jana is focused on creating the conditions for talent professionals to find connection, resources, and growth as a result of their experience being a part of the ATDKC family. A lifelong learner, she holds degrees in finance and Adult Learning and Leadership. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her fur baby Heidi and her two nephews, connecting with friends and family, traveling, reading, and classic movies. SESSION: Developing Future-Ready Leaders: Fostering Collaboration and Innovation |
| Dr. Brian Davidson is the founder and president of MindVue. As chief architect of the MindVue Profile assessment and MindVue’s learning solutions, Brian applies his work in measuring and developing mindsets to support educational institutions, healthcare organizations, sports teams, businesses, and the military in maximizing human performance. Driven to build hope, grit, and resilience across the globe, he has had the privilege to work with leading organizations such as Johnson & Johnson, the San Antonio Spurs, Workday, and the United States Military Academy (West Point). As a passionate educator, he has helped teach people the importance of mindset skills and has guest lectured at educational institutions throughout the world such as the University of Pennsylvania, University of Florida, University of Kansas, in addition to helping tens of thousands of students across India SESSION: Building the Motivation, Grit, and Resilience to be at Our Best |
| Elizabeth McJimsey Souder has “been there, done that.” She lifeguarded, taught swim lessons, and choreographed water ballet routines in her teens. One summer in college, she worked as a swim coach, busgirl, receptionist, tutor for an autistic boy, and night-shift assembly line technician at the local newspaper. After college, she was as a secretary and clinical research assistant at Massachusetts General Hospital. In law school at the University of Kansas, Elizabeth’s plan was to move back to her beloved Colorado and traipse around the mountains in her 501 Levis and t-shirt as a water lawyer. It was a great plan until she became reacquainted and fell in love with her husband while playing intramural basketball. Her next pivot took her Sprint PCS back when cell phones were just an idea, and before she knew it, she was a corporate lawyer at the largest employer in Kansas City. In 2008, she sat down with two highly respected attorneys and created a job that didn't exist at one KC's largest law firms. It was all AMAZING! In 2019, Elizabeth took another leap. This time, out of law and into a new and fascinating area of organizational health that aligned with everything Elizabeth had learned along her journey and represented the culmination of everything she valued. Authenticity. There is no “one way” to do life, no path to success. Our journeys are incremental and best built through our relationships, our own recognition and alignment with who we are, and the talents we bring to the world and the marketplace. SESSION: Pivot Happens. What's Next? |
