SPEAKERS
Submit to present at ALC 2025 in Washington, DC!
2025 ALC RFP Submission Portal is now open!

Each of you brings unique experiences and insights as ATD Chapter Leaders, and sharing those best practices can elevate our collective efforts and drive our mission forward. Be a part of our 2025 ATD Chapter Leaders Conference in Washington, DC on May 16 and 17 and share your knowledge and expertise with other leaders through submitting a session proposal. Imagine the impact we can make by discussing what’s working in our chapters—whether it’s innovative programming, member engagement strategies, or successful partnerships. Your experiences can inspire others and spark new ideas that can be implemented across the country. The proposal submission deadline is Friday, December 6, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Selected speakers receive free registration for the conference.

If you have questions regarding the ALC proposal submissions, please contact Jocalyn Lombardi, Chapter Relations Manager, Western Area, at [email protected].

Submission Portal Closes on Friday, December 6, at 11:59 p.m. ET
2024 ALC SPEAKERS
Metro DC Chapter
Mashaal Ahmed is the 2024 past president of the Metro DC ATD chapter where she also served on the board from 2017-2021, including...
Greater Birmingham Chapter
Eric W. Atkins, CPTD, helps leaders from all walks of life find their purpose, cultivate followership, and improve...
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Greater Atlanta Chapter
Allison is an Instructional Designer but has been in the learning and development space for over 13 years. As a designer,...
Rhode Island Chapter
Heather Boyle is a Learning Solution Designer at CrossTrainer, which provides eLearning, gamification and XR design and...
Memphis Chapter
Eddie Brasher is a Learning and Development Manager at Starbucks, where he supports enhancing employee skillsets and digital...
Flordia Suncoast Chapter
Jenn is an independent technical writer and instructor, instructional designer, and learning project manager with 25+...
Nashville Chapter
Lei partners with individuals, teams, and organizations amplifying and elevating their communication skills, relationships, and...
Greater Atlanta Chapter
People say Cornelius is relatable, strategic and open-minded.

With every person he serves, Cornelius Dowdell'...
Kansas City Chapter
With over two decades of experience, Shelley is a seasoned learning and development professional passionate about gathering...
Baton Rouge Chapter
Tara Gallope is an HR Consultant Specialist for Louisiana State Civil Service where she serves as a Training Facilitator and...
Greater Atlanta Chapter
Nicole has a passion for the Talent Development field. She has held a wide range of positions in the Talent Development...
Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter
Colin J. Hahn, Ph.D., is the Learning & Organizational Development Manager for Douglas Dynamics. He is...
Mid-New Jersey Chapter
Juliet Hart, Founder and CEO of Hart & Chin, develops leadership capabilities of scientists & their organizations...
Tulsa Chapter
Sunilyn joined the Tulsa ATD chapter as a member in 2017 and joined the board in 2020 as the Vice President of Accommodations, served...
Nebraska Chapter
Come and learn how to create a robust sponsorship strategy in this session designed for chapter leaders seeking enhanced community...
Appalachia Chapter
Rob Hoitt, CPTD is the Past President of the Appalachia Chapter and a National Advisor for Chapters. Rob was able to turn...
Central Indiana Chapter
I am a talent development leader with global experience in planning, development, implementation, and administration of an...
Greater Las Vegas Chapter
Britne Jenke, CPTD has been a member of ATD and an active member and leader of the award-winning Greater Las Vegas...
Baton Rouge
Missy Korduner, PhD has been involved with ATD since 2017 and is a proud member of the Baton Rouge Chapter. She served the BR Chapter...
Baton Rouge Chapter
Julie Miller currently serves as the Talent Development Facilitation Supervisor at Louisiana State Civil Service. Julie and her...
Los Angeles Chapter
Anupa Naik, M.Ed., is the current Co-President of the ATD Los Angeles chapter and an experienced corporate Learning,...
Hawaii Chapter
Gwen Navarrete Klapperich, M.Ed., CPTD® is Learning Consultant/Owner of Klapperich International Training Associates (KITA) LLC, a...
Rhode Island Chapter
Dr. Miko Nino is Assistant Vice President for Adult and Online Education at Rhode Island College. In addition, Dr. Nino is...
New York City Chapter
Rosemary Okoiti is the Learning & Development Manager at Winrock International. She focuses on leadership development,...
Houston Chapter
Debbie Richards is a learning architect, self-proclaimed geek, and early adopter of learning technologies. For over 30 years, she...
Kansas City Chapter
Rachel Schell is a Learning & Development professional, committed to empowering peers for leadership excellence. As the Director...
Valley of the Sun Chapter
Kimberle has been in the L&D community for many years and is an experienced training manager with a demonstrated...
Central Indiana Chapter
Rusty Shields is owner and chief performance consultant at Develefy Consulting. His passion, energy, and excitement when...
Kansas City Chapter
Piper Stone is a talent development professional with over 20 years of experience specializing in onboarding, communication,...
New York City Chapter
Based in New York City, Callan leads Leadership Development at the global travel tech company, Expedia Group. Her background...
Houston Chapter
Lisa Torreano, PhD, CPTD (Past President Houston Chapter & NAC): Lisa is principal of Cognitive Cohesion, LLC providing...
Kansas City Chapter
Kathy Woodard is a talent development professional with over 20 years providing operational and leadership development,...
Valley of the Sun Chapter
Jason's background in chemistry, marketing, and language has led him to support corporate learning and talent...
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Hawaii Chapter
Ric Xavier started his career as a language teacher, and after 10+ years, he started going to business school and transitioning from...
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Nebraksa Chapter
Stephanie Blakemore serves as the Vice President of Communications for the Nebraska Chapter of ATD. During the day, Stephanie is a...
Interested in Facilitating at ALC 2025?
Please check back in Fall 2024 for ALC 2025 RFP information!