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D2L Fusion 2023 My Learning Moment

Meet Our Speakers

Get to know this year’s leaders in learning innovation. Join these experts and practitioners as they discuss new challenges, solutions and opportunities in learning.

Mainstage Speakers

  • John Baker

    President and CEO, D2L

  • Barry Dahl

    Teaching and Learning Advocate, D2L

  • Anita Joshi

    Customer Success Specialist, D2L

Featured Speakers

Speakers

  • Aaron Pon

    System Analyst
    Singapore Management University

  • Adam Hagen

    Senior Educational Technology Consultant
    Purdue University

  • Adam Hartshorn

    VP, Digital Learning Services
    D2L

  • Adrianne Slagle

    Instructional Technology Specialist
    St. Petersburg College

  • Ailynne Sobec

    Instructional Coordinator – eLearning
    Peel District School Board

  • Alan Peterka

    Senior Instructional Designer
    Kirkwood Community College

  • Alex Lowes

    Customer Success Specialist
    D2L

  • Alexa Temparali

    Instructional Designer
    Eastern University

  • Alexander Snyder

    Admin
    Harrisburg Area Community College

  • Alison Madern

    Learning Experience Designer
    York Technical College

  • Allie Gourley

    Instructional Technology Consultant
    DePaul University

  • Allison Pelletier

    Instructional Technology Consultant
    DePaul University

  • Amber Grove

    Instructional Designer
    West Chester University

  • Amy Hamman

    Instructional Technologist
    University of Arizona

  • Ana Kuronen-Shoemaker

    Data Solutions Consultant

  • Angelia Huggins

    Managing Director
    Georgia WebMBA

  • Anna Galka

    Learning Technologies Educational Consultant
    University of Windsor

  • Anne Coster

    Deputy Chief Executive
    Te Kura

  • Anneka Moline

    Manager, Solutions Engineering
    D2L

  • Anuja Kulkarni

    Senior Software Engineer
    SNHU

  • Bea Bourne

    Professor
    Purdue University Global

  • Beck Fife

    LMS Administrator
    South University

  • Ben Holmes

    Senior Educational Technology Consultant
    Purdue University

  • Bernadette Smith

    Superintendent of Education – Innovation and Research Department
    Peel District School Board

  • Bill Harlow

    Director of Learning & Student Technology
    Ultimate Medical Academy

  • Bonita Johnson

    Lecturer
    Tshwane University of Technology

  • Brian Cepuran

    VP, D2L Labs
    D2L

  • Brian Endfinger

    Director, Program Success
    National University

  • Brielle Harrison

    Senior Solutions Engineer Operations Specialist
    D2L

  • Brigitte Connolly

    Manager, Customer Success
    D2L

  • Brittany Singleton

    Academic Affairs Manager
    D2L

  • Bryana Atkinson

    Online Support Specialist
    Spartanburg Community College

  • Callista Dawson

    Senior Instructional Media Designer
    Los Angeles Pacific University

  • Carin Headrick

    Senior Accessibility Strategist
    D2L

  • Carol Edwards

    Professor
    Purdue University Global

  • Carolin Hunter

    Instructional Designer
    University of the Highlands and Islands

  • Carolyn Vos

    Assistant Director of Instructional Technology and Data Strategy
    DePaul University

  • Cassandra Castle

    Sr. Instructional Designer
    American Public University System

  • Cecile Michniewicz

    Trainer
    D2L

  • Charissa Lee

    Faculty
    SAIT – Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

  • Chris Lawrence

    Manager Creative Services
    Te Kura

  • Chris Stucker

    Implementation Strategist
    D2L

  • Christopher Grignard

    Assistant Professor
    Mount Royal University

  • Christopher Harvey

    Executive Director, Academic Technology
    St. Petersburg College

  • Christopher Myers

    Director of Curriculum and Instruction
    OIC of Oklahoma County

  • Clint Surry

    Mr.
    SiDES – South Island Distance Education School

  • Clinton Glenn

    Courseware Developer
    McGill University

  • Coco Wang

    Customer Advocacy Manager
    D2L

  • Colin Porter

    Director of Learning Engineering
    Southern New Hampshire University

  • Courtney Johnston

    Student Engagement Officer
    SAIT – Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

  • Craig Engstrom

    Director, Center for Teaching Excellence
    Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

  • Craig Romanec

    Training Consultant
    D2L

  • Dana Knarr

    Product Manager
    D2L

  • Daniel Chen

    Senior Associate Corporate Strategy
    Ultimate Medical Academy

  • Daniel Dubé

    Educational Consultant and Brightspace administrator
    CAVLFO

  • Danyelle O’Brien

    Director of Online Learning
    Alfred State SUNY College of Technology

  • David Medellin

    Prinicipal Software Engineer
    Ultimate Medical Academy

  • Debora Steffen

    Senior Educational Technologist
    Purdue University

  • Debra Guglielmini

    Sr. Instructional Designer
    American Public University System

  • Declan Fox

    Corporate Product Management Director
    D2L

  • Delia Couto

    Director, Education Solutions Engineering
    D2L

  • Dennis Miller

    Instructor
    Clayton State University

  • Derrick Abram

    Senior Implementation Consultant
    D2L

  • Dewi Amat Sapuan

    Associate Professor
    Wawasan Open University

  • Diane Maratta

    Instructional designer
    McGill University

  • Dianne Tetreault

    Assistant Professor
    Central State University

  • Dr. Joy Karavedas

    Sr. Director of Research and New Program Development
    Orange Lutheran High School

  • Elizabeth Pearsall

    Associate Dean – Institute for Teaching Excellence
    York Technical College

  • Emily McWorthy

    Assistant Professor, Communication
    Kirkwood Community College

  • Eric Young

    Education Manager
    Good Roads

  • Erin Harkness

    Instructional Technologist
    Regis University

  • Erin Mendoza-Laude

    Learning Experience Designer
    Eastern University

  • Fernando Franco Crespo

    Help Desk Specialist
    The Lastinger Center for Learning, University of Florida

  • François Brunet

    Chief Digital Officer
    Canada School of Public Service

  • Frank Vazquez

    Director of Academic Technology
    Colorado Community College System

  • George Hanshaw

    Director of eLearning Operations
    Los Angeles Pacific University

  • Graham Breitenstein

    Movement Coach & Choreographer

  • Harry Cargile

    Director of Academic Technology Strategy and Integration
    State University of New York

  • Heidi Jung

    Instructional Consultant and Designer
    Purdue University Fort Wayne

  • Hope Shirey

    Adjunct Professor
    Central State University

  • Jack Pinette

    Senior Director, Product Management
    D2L

  • Jackie Guan

    Product Manager
    D2L

  • Jacqie Allen

    Director of Online Student Success
    Pima Community College

  • Jacqueline Nelles

    Trainer
    D2L

  • James Millard

    VP, Global Customer Support and Community

  • Janet Small


    University of Cape Town

  • Jasmine Parent

    Learning Technology Consultant
    McGill University

  • Jason Rodenbeck

    Assistant Director, Academic Web Accessibility
    Kennesaw State Digital Learning Innovations

  • Jaymes Walker-Myers

    Associate Vice President of Learning Science & Assessment
    Southern New Hampshire University

  • Jean-Marie Venturini

    Director of the Learning Centers
    Otis College of Art and Design

  • Jeff Salin

    Manager, Learning Experience Consulting

  • Jennifer Turkovich

    Learning Designer
    Saint Leo University

  • Jessica Drass

    Learning Technologist
    West Chester University

  • Jiaming Sun

    Professor
    Texas A&M University – Commerce

  • Joanne Struch

    Learning Strategy Consultant
    D2L

  • Joe (Iitsooahp’potah) Eagle Tail Feathers

    Director, Spiritual Leader
    Sundance Coulee Society

  • Joel Guerin

    Senior Director, Technical Account Management
    D2L

  • John Travers

    Director, Voice of the Customer and Training
    Thrio

  • Jonathan Werth

    Online Learning Environment Administrator
    Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

  • Jordan Parks

    Instructional Technology Integration / Training Specialist
    Otis College of Art and Design

  • Joseph Chapman

    Group Product Manager
    D2L

  • Josh Herron

    Director of Professional Learning
    Online Learning Consortium (OLC)

  • Joshua Eckenrode

    Senior, Learning Experience Designer
    National University

  • Juan Joly

    Technical Account Manager
    D2L

  • Judith Hoffman

    Vice Principal – Summer courses and Adult Education
    CAVLFO

  • Kate Parker

    VP Content Services, Higher Education
    LearningMate

  • Katherine Fisne

    Sr. Instructional Designer
    American Public University System

  • Katherine Fullerton

    Instructional Systems Specialist
    Pellissippi State Community College

  • Kathleen Murphy

    Manager, Learning Solutions

  • Kelly DuBois

    Instructional Designer II – Education & Training
    National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)

  • Kelsea Walsh

    Sustainability Manager
    D2L

  • Kevan Van Cleave

    Manager of Instructional Technology
    Ultimate Medical Academy

  • Kevin Indreland

    Visual Design Consultant III
    National University

  • Kim Jasken

    Online Curriculum Developer
    Saskatchewan Polytechnic

  • Kim Scalzo

    Interim Senior Associate Provost for Digital Innovation and Academic Services
    SUNY System Adminsitration

  • Kim Vossen

    D2L (Brightspace) System Administrator
    Minnesota State

  • Kirsti Harris

    Instructional Designer
    McGill University

  • Krista Rinehart

    Director of Faculty Development and Curriculum Specialist
    York Technical College

  • Kristin Rivedal

    Learning Technology Systems Manager
    Colorado Community College System

  • Kristin Sokol

    Instructional Technology and Innovation Coach
    Gwinnett Online Campus

  • Kristina Ambrosia-Conn

    Manager, Learning Experience Designer
    National University

  • Kristy Pritchard

    Strategic Sourcing Manager
    South University

  • Kyla Di Perna

    Instructional Designer
    Good Roads

  • Laquita Liles

    Learning Designer
    Saint Leo University

  • Larry Ducey

    Technical Account Manager
    D2L

  • Laura Herring

    Coordinator of Technology Integration
    Gwinnett Online Campus

  • Laura Janusek

    Senior Product Manager

  • Leo Smith

    Senior IT Business Analyst
    Purdue University

  • Lindsey Eaton

    IT Project Manager
    St. Petersburg College

  • Louanne Bergman

    Director, MTSU Online
    Middle Tennessee State University

  • Luke Soltys

    Implementation Consultant
    D2L

  • Luke Viles

    Educational/Instructional Designer
    Oklahoma City University

  • Lynsey Duncan

    Senior Instructional Designer
    D2L

  • Madison Steinbrenner

    Instructional Designer
    West Chester University

  • Margot Hedenstrom

    Assistant Professor of Nursing
    Kennesaw State University

  • Mark Callender

    Associate Professor
    Middle Tennessee State University

  • Mark Gierach

    Director, Solutions Engineering Operations
    D2L

  • Mark Greenfield

    EIT Accessibility Consultant
    SUNY System Administration

  • Mark Hellinger

    COO
    Videate

  • Martha Buckbee

    D2L Administrator
    UT Southwestern

  • Martha Fedorak

    Education Partner Manager
    D2L

  • Maryam Benichou

    Manager
    Canada School of Public Service

  • Mary-Ann Fife


    University of Cape Town

  • Mashudu Raudzingana

    Learning Designer
    University of Cape Town

  • Matthew Richmond

    Learning Design Specialist
    Lastinger Center for Learning

  • Maureen Barrow

    Certification Operations Manager
    Dematic

  • Megan Eyermann

    Director, Consulting and Custom Development Service
    D2L

  • Megan Tse

    End User Support Program Manager

  • Melissa Koenig

    Director of Instructional Technology, Center for Teaching and Learning
    DePaul University

  • Melissa Wells

    Manager Learning Experience Design
    National University

  • Michael Condon

    Senior Data Solutions Consultant
    D2L

  • Michael Moore

    Senior Manager, Product Management
    D2L

  • Michel Singh

    Senior Director
    Canada School of Public Service

  • Michelle McDonald

    Faculty Support Specialist
    Dalhousie University

  • Mike Duggan

    Instructional Technology Architect
    Dalhousie University

  • Myrna Cano-Wolfbrandt

    Director of Education and Innovation
    South University

  • Naomi Burton-MacLeod

    Instructional Designer
    McGill University

  • Natalie Salvador

    Instructional Designer / Technologist
    Otis College of Art and Design

  • Neil Griffin

    Director, SCCOnline Distance Learning
    Spartanburg Community College

  • Neil Hair

    Executive Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning
    Rochester Institute of Technology

  • Nora Mccaffrey

    Chief Academic Officer
    Institute for Integrative Nutrition

  • Paul Gebb

    Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
    Oklahoma City University

  • Popsann Francis

    Trainer
    D2L

  • Puneet Kaur

    Customer Success Specialist
    D2L

  • Rachelle Babcock

    Learning Designer
    Saint Leo University

  • Rhonelee Soria

    Sr. Instructional Media Developer
    Los Angeles Pacific University

  • Rico D’Amore

    Director, Academic Services Technology
    Benedictine University (Lisle, IL)

  • Ron Good

    Software Trainer
    Alfred State SUNY College of Technology

  • Ross Plattel

    LMS Systems Supervisor
    The Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLED)

  • Sam Jennings

    Associate Professor
    Radford University

  • Sam Lee Pan

    Learning Technologies Operations Manager
    University of Cape Town

  • Sambhavi Chandrashekar

    Global Accessibility Lead

  • Sara Portoulas

    Faculty Training Specialist
    South University

  • Sara Reidy

    Director of Learning Solutions
    Southern New Hampshire University

  • Sasha Antonenko

    Director, End User Support and Community

  • Sasha Thackaberry

    SVP, Wave
    D2L

  • Sean Fitzgibbons

    Training Team Lead
    D2L

  • Sean Hayes

    Principal
    SIDES

  • Shanali Govender

    Lecturer
    University of Cape Town

  • Sharyn Outtrim

    Founder & Chief Xperience Officer
    fieldXperience

  • Sheila Unwin

    Director of Curriculum
    Aspen University

  • Stephanie Wickman

    Director, Learning Design & Technology
    Front Range Community College

  • Steve Keenleyside

    Coordinating Principal – Empowering Modern Learners
    Peel District School Board

  • Steve Rogalsky

    VP, Product Management
    D2L

  • Sumeeta Merwar

    Principal – Peel Elementary Virtual School
    Peel District Board School

  • Surekha Rao

    Senior Manager, Product Management
    D2L

  • Susan Moore

    Director, Center for Instructional Support & Innovation
    Spartanburg Community College

  • Susan Yavor

    Manager of Learning Technologies
    Eastern University

  • Suzanne Chisholm

    Vice Principal
    SIDES

  • Suzanne Gamble

    Instructional Designer II
    South University

  • Suzanne Schlangen

    LMS System Administrator & Business Analyst
    Minnesota State colleges and universities

  • Teddy Quintoro

    Learning Technology Consultant
    McGill University

  • Tee Seng Lim

    Senior Manager Learning Applications Development
    Singapore Management University

  • Terri Brown

    Director of eLearning
    East Georgia State College

  • Tess Diver

    Senior Director, Customer Experience Insights
    Southern New Hampshire University

  • Theo Stojanov

    Instructional Designer
    McGill University

  • Thomas Huijbregts

    Manager, Learning Administration Management
    D2L

  • Tim Au-Yeung

    Online Learning Systems Administrator
    University of Windsor

  • Tom Pantazes

    Instructional Designer
    West Chester University

  • Tracey Schneider

    Senior Manager, Strategic Programs Implementation Services
    D2L

  • Tracy Scott

    Instructional Designer
    Good Roads

  • Wendy Hanwell

    Assistant Vice President, Learning Design & Development
    Southern New Hampshire University

  • Wynand Espach

    Chief Operating Officer
    Agricolleges International

  • Ying Kong

    Literature Professor
    University College of the North

We Can’t Wait to See You at Fusion

July 12–14, 2023 | Anaheim, CA
Join our biggest event of the year to discuss the latest learning topics, stay up-to-date on industry trends and dive into new product updates.