The conference voices
Director of Lighthouse L&D Consulting and Lead Community Manager, iSpring Academy
Director of Lighthouse L&D Consulting
Host of the EdUp L&D Podcast and Adjunct Instructor, Touro University
Chief Learning Geek at Evolve L&D
Founder of Better Every Day Studios
Instructional Design Manager at StyleLearn
Founder and director of eLaHub
Senior Instructional Designer at iSpring
Director of Learning & Development at Jitasa
Learning Experience Design Strategist, Consultant, Author, and Speaker
Former Chairman & CEO of the Learning Guild, Advisor, Speaker, and Writer
Learning Consultant at Nationwide
Director of Research for the Learning Guild
Management Training Consultant at Creative Talent Partners
Instructional Designer, CLO at IDOL Courses Academy
People & Organizational Development Lead at Wise
President at Lone Armadillo Learning
L&D Manager at Rhino Assembly Corporation
Lead Program Manager at iSpring
Account Manager at iSpring
Account Executive at iSpring
Known for his “People First, Tools Second” approach, James has spent over 20 years creating performance-focused learning programs. As Director of Lighthouse L&D Consulting, he helps business leaders around the world implement training that solves real business challenges. He’s also been a dedicated iSpring user for more than 15 years.
With 18+ years in education and corporate settings, Holly has taught at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and Touro University. Recognized as a Top 35 eLearning Expert, she shares insights with her 40K LinkedIn community and hosts the EdUp L&D Podcast, featuring 90+ EdTech leaders.
Tom leads Evolve L&D and the popular Instructional Design Tips channel. With over 10+ years of experience, he’s known for his no-nonsense style and focus on evidence-based, agile learning practices that deliver results. He’s passionate about helping L&D teams deliver real value through experimentation.
Founder and Chief Learning Officer at Better Every Day Studios, he began as an Air Force Instructor Pilot before leading Training & Development at SpaceX. Now, he helps organizations rethink Talent Development by creating training solutions that address real business needs.
A veteran eLearning strategist and AI solutions architect, he brings over 20 years of L&D experience to the table. Alexander Salas helps organizations scale learning through generative AI, GPT-powered tools, and chatbots — bridging creative media with business needs. He also shares practical AI insights on his YouTube channel, ADS AI.
An industry-leading expert in accessible and inclusive learning, Susi is the founder of eLaHub and author of Designing Accessible Learning Content. With 30+ years in L&D, her work has been recognized by the Learning Technologies Awards. She helps teams create truly inclusive digital learning experiences.
Anna is a senior instructional designer with over 8 years of experience creating courses for diverse audiences and training needs. She’s also a regular speaker and instructor at iSpring events, including webinars, intensive training sessions, the iSpring flagship video course for instructional designers, and certification programs
Director of L&D at Jitasa, he’s built onboarding and manager training programs from the ground up at multiple startups and SMBs, training hundreds of managers. Outside of work, he writes about leadership and personal development at BobbyPowers.com.
A learning experience strategist with decades of experience applying cognitive science to workplace learning. Through his firm Quinnovation, he helps organizations improve performance with evidence-based approaches. Clark is also the author of seven books and co-founder of the Learning & Development Accelerator and Elevator 9.
David Kelly is a respected voice at the intersection of learning and technology. With 20+ years in L&D leadership and consulting, he helps organizations reimagine learning strategy through a technology-first perspective. He’s also a frequent speaker, advisor, and the former Chairman & CEO of the Learning Guild.
Known for his practical take on learning design, Mike brings more than 20 years of experience to his work as a consultant at Nationwide and instructor at Franklin University. He’s an in-demand speaker with an MBA and a master’s in educational technology from San Diego State.
A veteran classroom trainer turned eLearning pioneer, she has led digital learning since the late ’90s. As head of North Carolina’s award-winning eLearning program, Dr. Bozarth is known for creating effective, low-cost online training solutions that deliver lasting results.
A veteran of the advertising industry, she’s the founder of Creative Talent Partners, a consultancy focused on developing rising managers and their teams. Through workshops, offsites, and her Manager Boot Camp course, she helps creatively-minded leaders grow, communicate better, and build stronger, more effective teams.
Dr. Robin Sargent is the founder of IDOL courses, a leading instructional design trade school. With 17 years of experience, she’s developed learning solutions for the CDC, Emory Law, BCG, and more. She holds a Ph.D. in instructional design, an MBA, and 11 industry certifications.
With two decades of L&D experience, Jessica has supported thousands through onboarding across industries. Now serving as People and Organizational Lead at Wise, she oversees global onboarding at a fintech company that’s grown by 186% during her tenure.
President of Lone Armadillo Learning, Lynne brings 20 years of marketing strategy and execution to her work with Fortune 50 clients. She’s also a published writer and frequent contributor to The Learning Guild, TD Magazine, and ATD conferences.
A former U.S. Army officer turned L&D leader in manufacturing, Ben is rebuilding learning infrastructure from the ground up. At Rhino Tool House, he’s using Learn to drive performance through scalable, business-focused training programs.
Maria leads educational initiatives at iSpring, helping L&D professionals grow through hands-on training programs. She’s also passionate about building learning communities like iSpring Knowledge Exchange on LinkedIn — a community she’s proud to help shape with passion and purpose.
As an Account Manager at iSpring, Natalia brings nearly five years of experience helping clients achieve their training and business goals with iSpring’s eLearning tools. She knows that robust, well-integrated technology accounts for half of every successful L&D initiative.
With more than 8 years in B2C and B2B sales, he’s helped organizations connect learning solutions with real business outcomes. At iSpring, he brings energy, curiosity, and a deep understanding of how training drives measurable impact for users and business.