As a Learning Architect, I specialize in process improvement for program curriculum, focusing on designing and evaluating courses to maximize ROI and align with organizational KPIs. Leveraging my 20 years of experience as a Master Teacher and Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, I bring deep expertise in effective learning best practices and strategies for adult learners to teams and projects that I manage. I craft user-centered courses and learning experiences that deliver measurable results, prioritizing the learner's journey through strategic instructional design. By employing critical thinking and performance analysis, I consistently identify learner needs and develop targeted, rigorous curricula in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). These partnerships ensure practical and impactful learning, ultimately driving both employee and organization success.More...
Jennifer Avila
Faculty@South Mountain Community College
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Jennifer Avila is an experienced educator and leader in higher education, with a strong commitment to student success and faculty support. She currently serves as the Faculty Developer and Director of the Honors Program. Jennifer has previously led the college’s assessment team and served as the Reading Coordinator. With a background in curriculum design and instructional leadership, she is passionate about fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation in teaching and learning.More...
Stacey Wright
Paralegal@Righi Fitch Law Group
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I have been a passionate advocate for both the legal system and higher education in Arizona. For the first half of my nearly two-decades long career, I served as a paralegal and legal assistant at Phoenix law firms, as well as acting as a Bailiff in the Maricopa County Superior Court. In those roles I actively worked towards preparing attorneys for trial, editing and drafting pleadings, managing legal timelines and filings, and working with jurors. That experience has served me well as I joined the President’s office at South Mountain Community College in 2012, and served as the Manager of College Connections at SMCC beginning in 2016. In these roles at the college, I facilitated the continued partnership of the President’s office with key college, district and community individuals, groups and projects, while I also served on or directly oversaw a variety of college initiatives, including the Development office, special events, graduation, Guided Pathways and numerous division advisory boards. After five years in higher education, I transitioned back to the legal field, where I serve as a paralegal for a civil, insurance defense law firm.More...
Julian Illescas
Sr. Network Engineer and Architect@Illescas Enterprises, Inc.
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As Julian Illescas, Sr. Network Engineer and Architect at Illescas Enterprises, Inc., I have successfully designed and implemented complex network systems to improve business operations. My expertise in network security has significantly reduced potential cyber threats. I have also led multiple projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget, and have trained junior engineers, sharing my extensive knowledge and experience. My innovative solutions have greatly enhanced the company's IT infrastructure.More...