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Manager of Learner Experience Design
I consider myself a lover of design (with a husband and two kids). In 2003, I graduated from Philadelphia University (now Thomas Jefferson University), where I received a BS in Graphic Design Communications. Additionally, I hold an MS in Organization Development and Leadership (ODL) from Saint Joseph's University.
I have been working and collaborating with faculty, staff, and students at Saint Joseph's University for over fifteen years! As a Senior Learner Experience Designer, my talents, skills, and love for design and training are infused into the learning design process. I feel like I am living proof of “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Yes, I am a geek!
Through Saint Joseph's University, I have had four awesome experiences advising groups of students traveling all over the country doing week-long service trips building houses with Habitat for Humanity.
I love to garden! It’s been a passion that’s developed over the years, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, gardening became a healthy outlet for me while many activities went dormant. When I moved into my house in 2016, the landscaping was growing wild - full of weeds, self-planted junk trees, and English ivy! Ugh, I never knew I had such a hatred for ivy until I had to pull it out of every inch of my backyard! Over the years, my Mom helped to transplant or divide plants from her own garden, and those of her friends. She shared her knowledge of location preferences and plant care. Then, when the shutdown created an environment where I was working from home, supporting my kids with homeschooling, and maintaining our home while my husband was working extremely long hours as an essential worker, gardening became a physical and mental escape to what started to feel like a cage. Thriving with a newfound sense of connection to plants, I started to vigorously seek knowledge in any form (countless Google searches, plant apps, gardening shows, plant, soil, and gardener documentaries, Zoom webinars…you name it!) Now, this thirst for knowledge continues to grow as I discover more about Native species, pollinator-friendly plants, and what plants & trees delight me! I am extremely grateful for the always-inspiring, Barnes Arboretum, a treasured space for me to experience all year round. Want to meet me there?
Did you know?
My undergraduate degree is in Graphic Design Communications, and my first role at Saint Joseph’s University back in 2008 was as a Digital Media Designer. I love to create visual learning experiences! Presentations, infographics/posters, and videos are just a few examples of visual communication that I develop or assist others in developing. After completing my master’s program in Organizational Development and Leadership, I started to collaborate closely with faculty to create workshops, where students could build foundational visual communication skills applicable to any major. While developing and facilitating student-centered workshops is a passion, I also love design challenges where I can push myself.
Up the Anti is a newer podcast series focused on critical equity and inclusion conversations with hosts Dr. Alex Iannucci (SJU Alum!!!) and Sydney Lobosco. Both hosts share personal stories, insights, and strategies in an effort to help build inclusive environments in the workplace. Each week the hosts and guests express sincerity, humor, and empathy as they dive deep into important conversations. My favorite episode so far is “What’s the ‘Right’ Approach for Driving Change and Championing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” as the hosts shared a real-life experience where a training participant pushed back and how Alex and Sydney navigated that challenging (and relatable) situation.