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Experience

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I help organizations transform expertise into meaningful learning experiences.

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For more than 25 years, I have worked at the intersection of education, technology, and media production—designing learning experiences that engage learners, support educators, and drive performance. My work spans K–12 education, higher education, healthcare, and professional training, with expertise in instructional design, learning experience design, educational technology, faculty development, accessibility, and multimedia learning.

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Whether developing online courses, facilitating faculty learning, producing educational media, or implementing emerging technologies, I am passionate about creating learning experiences that are innovative, inclusive, and impactful.

Work​

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AugMEDed
 
Medical Educationalist

​2018 - Present

 

As a Medical Educationalist, I combine expertise in instructional design, educational technology, multimedia production, and adult learning to create engaging, competency-based learning experiences for surgeons and healthcare professionals. Working at the intersection of medicine, education, and technology, I collaborate with subject matter experts to transform complex surgical concepts into accessible, effective, and media-rich learning solutions.

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I am particularly passionate about leveraging technology to create meaningful opportunities for learners to develop knowledge, clinical reasoning, and procedural skills beyond the operating room. My work emphasizes evidence-based instructional strategies, learner engagement, and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies to support mastery in high-stakes learning environments.

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Key Contributions

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  • Collaborate with surgeon editorial boards and subject matter experts to define competencies and learning outcomes for surgical education programs.

  • Design competency-based curricula and recommend instructional strategies aligned with adult learning principles and best practices.

  • Guide faculty and content experts through content development, storyboarding, scripting, and instructional design processes.

  • Direct studio and clinical video productions to create engaging educational content for healthcare professionals.

  • Manage multimedia development, including video editing, animation, graphics, interactive learning assets, and assessment development.

  • Support course implementation and deployment while consulting on learning technologies, learner engagement strategies, and instructional effectiveness.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by evaluating learning experiences and recommending enhancements to content, technology, and learner support.

NuVasive
 
Manager, Program Design and Educational Technologies

​2015 - 2018

 

Led the design, development, and implementation of competency-based educational programs supporting surgeon and healthcare professional learning worldwide. As a member of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) leadership team, I directed instructional design, educational technology, multimedia production, and innovation initiatives that advanced organizational learning goals and improved educational effectiveness.

Responsible for managing instructional design strategy, educational technology adoption, production operations, team development, and curriculum quality across surgical and non-surgical education programs. Collaborated closely with surgeons, program managers, and executive leadership to identify learning needs, establish educational priorities, and develop scalable learning solutions that supported professional development and clinical excellence.

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Key Contributions

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  • Led and mentored a multidisciplinary instructional design and educational technology team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

  • Directed the redesign of NuVasive's surgeon education curriculum using a competency-based education framework aligned with learning outcomes and performance expectations.

  • Collaborated with surgeons, subject matter experts, and program managers to identify training needs and develop evidence-based learning solutions.

  • Applied instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles to create engaging, learner-centered educational experiences.

  • Researched emerging learning technologies and developed a market intelligence strategy to identify opportunities for innovation, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and other immersive learning approaches.

  • Evaluated, selected, and supported implementation planning for a D2L learning management system to strengthen delivery and management of educational programs.

  • Oversaw multimedia production operations, including studio productions, live surgical broadcasts, location shoots, video production, animation, and digital asset management.

  • Managed technology, software, equipment, and production resources while contributing to budget planning and operational decision-making.

  • Provided consultation and support to surgeons, faculty, and learners regarding educational technologies and digital learning tools.

San Diego County Office of Education
 
Instructional Designer & Project Manager, Digital Solutions

​1999 - 2015

 

During sixteen years with the San Diego County Office of Education, I played a key role in advancing online learning, educational technology integration, and professional development initiatives for educators throughout the region. As an Instructional Designer and Project Manager within the Digital Solutions unit, I led the design, development, and production of multimedia learning programs, online courses, videos, and technology-enhanced training solutions that supported both teachers and students.

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Working closely with educators, administrators, subject matter experts, and stakeholders, I helped transform instructional goals into engaging, accessible, and effective learning experiences. My work combined instructional design, project leadership, multimedia production, faculty development, and educational technology consulting to support innovation in teaching and learning.

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Key Contributions

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  • Led cross-functional teams in the design, development, and delivery of online courses, multimedia learning programs, videos, and technology-enhanced educational resources.

  • Created more than 50 online professional development programs and courses supporting educator growth, instructional effectiveness, and technology integration.

  • Collaborated with more than 200 teachers to identify, document, and showcase exemplary instructional practices for online and blended learning environments.

  • Designed and facilitated professional development workshops focused on educational technology, digital learning strategies, instructional best practices, and classroom innovation.

  • Applied instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and learning technologies to create engaging and effective learning experiences.

  • Partnered with subject matter experts, educators, and administrators to develop multidisciplinary educational initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

  • Directed all phases of project development, including needs analysis, instructional design, storyboarding, scriptwriting, multimedia production, quality assurance, and implementation.

  • Served as a trusted advisor to educators seeking to integrate technology into curriculum and instruction to enhance student learning outcomes.

  • Founded and led the organization's dedicated educational video production department, overseeing facility development, studio construction, equipment acquisition, workflow design, and staff recruitment and management.

  • Managed project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful delivery of complex educational initiatives.

Education
San Diego State University

M.A. Education - Learning Design & Technology

(Expected graduation: Spring 2015)

 

San Diego State University

B.S. Telecommunications and Film Production

 

National University

Coursework, Teacher Education

Areas of Expertise

Instructional Design & Learning Experience Design

  • Instructional Design

  • Learning Experience Design (LXD)

  • Curriculum Development

  • Competency-Based Education

  • Adult Learning Theory

  • Online & Hybrid Learning

  • Assessment & Evaluation

  • Learning Analytics

 

Educational Technology

  • Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, D2L)

  • Educational Technology Integration

  • AI-Assisted Learning Design

  • Digital Learning Solutions

  • Accessibility & Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

  • WCAG & Section 508 Compliance

 

Faculty Development & Training

  • Faculty Development

  • Professional Learning Design

  • Workshop Facilitation

  • Coaching & Consultation

  • Change Management & Technology Adoption

 

Leadership & Project Management

  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership

  • Project & Program Management

  • Strategic Planning

  • Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Budget & Resource Management

  • Process Improvement

 

Multimedia Learning Development

  • eLearning Development

  • Video Production

  • Storyboarding & Scriptwriting

  • Multimedia Design

  • Motion Graphics & Animation

  • Producing, Directing, Editing

Technical Expertise

Representative Technologies used throughout my career:

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Learning Experience & eLearning Development

  • Articulate Storyline

  • Rise 360

  • Adobe Captivate

  • Camtasia

  • Snagit

  • Screencast-O-Matic

 

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

  • Canvas

  • Blackboard

  • Moodle

  • D2L Brightspace

  • Cornerstone

  • Bridge

  • Schoology

  • Edmodo

  • Haiku Learning

  • My Big Campus

 

Multimedia Production & Digital Content Creation

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Canva

  • Adobe Premiere Pro

  • Final Cut Pro

  • Avid Media Composer

  • Camtasia

  • Motion Graphics & Animation

  • Green Screen Production

  • 360° Video Production

  • Digital Asset Management

  • Professional Video Production

  • Sony & Canon Camera Systems

 

Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies

  • ChatGPT

  • Claude

  • Gemini

  • Microsoft Copilot

  • Eleven Labs

  • Runway

  • Firefly

  • AI-Assisted Instructional Design

  • AI-Powered Content Creation

  • Generative AI Workflows

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Collaboration & Project Management

  • Microsoft 365

  • Zoom

  • Teams

  • Smartsheet

  • SharePoint

  • Confluence

  • Jira

  • Trello

  • Asana

 

Assessment, Analytics & Research

  • Qualtrics

  • Learning Analytics

  • Survey Design & Data Collection

 

Emerging Technologies

  • AI-Assisted Instructional Design

  • Generative AI Tools

  • Educational Technology Evaluation & Implementation

Noteworthy

Professional Certifications

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  • Leading Edge Certified Online Instructor

 

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Professional Leadership & Service

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  • Conference Committee Member, Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN)

  • Judge, iVIE Film Festival

  • Judge, San Diego County Fair Film & Video Competition

  • Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

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Research & Publications

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Using Science Fiction Prototyping to Decrease the Decline of Interest in STEM Topics at the High School Level
Mary de Lepe, William Olmstead, Connor Russell, Lizbeth Cazarez, and Lloyd Austin

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A Comparison of Mobile Learning Platforms in Teaching: Marriott's China Hospitality Education Initiative
Sean Hauze, Mary de Lepe, and William Olmstead

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Areas of Interest

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  • Learning Experience Design (LXD)

  • Online and Hybrid Learning

  • Immersive Learning Technologies

  • Artificial Intelligence in Education

  • Educational Technology Innovation

  • Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

  • Faculty Development and Professional Learning

Qualifications

  • More than 25 years of experience designing and delivering online learning, professional development, and technology-enhanced educational programs.

  • Extensive expertise in instructional design, learning experience design, adult learning, educational technology, accessibility, online learning, and faculty development.

  • Proven success leading cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and delivering high-quality learning solutions from concept through implementation.

  • Experienced in curriculum development, multimedia learning production, learning management systems, assessment design, and competency-based education.

  • Skilled at collaborating with subject matter experts, educators, healthcare professionals, and organizational leaders to translate complex content into engaging learning experiences.

  • Strong presenter and facilitator with extensive experience designing and delivering workshops, training programs, conference presentations, and professional learning events.

  • Published researcher with a commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement, and lifelong learning.

  • Recognized for balancing strategic thinking, creativity, and technical expertise while successfully managing multiple initiatives in fast-paced environments.

  • Passionate about leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to enhance learning, performance, and learner engagement.

 

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