Learning Strategist & Instructional Designer

Connecting people, purpose & performance through strategic learning.

I design intuitive, multi-modal learning environments that bridge the gap between information and real-world behavior change.

● People Centered ● Strategy Driven ● Impact Focused
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Bridging the gap Leadership · HR / L&D · Learning
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I bridge trainers & SMEs to learners for training to drive desired business outcomes.


I partner with them to turn their expertise into organized, concise, and engaging learning experiences, whether live, virtual, self-paced, or blended. The goal is for measurable change that supports business growth, not an information dump.

My approach is discernment and proactive cognitive empathy. I look beyond the request to map the learner’s cognitive journey, minimize friction, predict roadblocks, and design for clarity, especially for diverse learners.


Organizations expect trainers and subject-matter experts to be instructional designers.
My strength is standing in that gap.

Design superpowers

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Anticipative Architecture Predicting learner questions and mitigating technical or conceptual roadblocks before they occur.
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Neuro-Inclusive Design Building pathways that account for diverse learning styles and cognitive processing needs.
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Executive Translation Collaborating with stakeholders to transform raw expertise into structured, concise training formats.
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Purposeful Modality Selection Designing experiences that challenge and engage, focusing on skill application rather than passive consumption.

Why Organizations Trust Jacqueline

A rare combination of visual communications expertise, cross-industry experience, and systems-driven instructional design.

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M.A., Instructional Design & Technology Summa Cum Laude, University of Central Florida — concentration in corporate training and instructional systems design.
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30+ Years, Multidisciplinary Visual communications, corporate marketing, education, and instructional design, one continuous throughline.
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Remote & Global Teams Distributed teams, international schools, and virtual audiences across multiple time zones.
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Regulated Industry Experience Healthcare, education, nonprofit, and construction, comfortable where compliance and accuracy matter most.
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Certified Journalism Educator JEA-certified mentor, speaker, and national contest judge.
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Responsible AI Practitioner Prompt engineering for learning content, paired with ethical, transparent AI adoption workflows.

Selected work

A few recent learning experiences. Full case studies and demos will be added as projects are released for public sharing.

Leadership Journey to the Summit course dashboard
Leadership Development

Leadership Course Redesign

Restructured a rising-manager-to-VP leadership pathway into a clearer, more modular format for a multi-cohort program. Focused on clarity, sequencing, and trainer-ready facilitation support.

Curriculum Facilitator Guides Adult Learning
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eLearning + Trailer Series

Training Trailers & Modules

Created short-form “why before how” video trailers and supporting Articulate Rise modules to build buy-in ahead of high-stakes training. Emphasized accessibility and scenario-based practice.

Articulate Rise Vyond Microlearning
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K–12 Professional Development

Educator Growth Workshops

Designed and delivered face-to-face and virtual PD for K–12 educators, aligned to instructional best practices and school improvement goals. Included curriculum mapping and digital tool integration.

F2F & vILT Curriculum Map Job Aids
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How I can help

I work best with organizations that want training that is organized, concise, and tied to real productivity and growth outcomes—not just completed modules.

Bridge Design for Trainers & SMEs

Turn subject-matter expertise into structured learning experiences. I partner with your trainers and SMEs so content stays accurate while becoming clear, engaging, and easy to deliver.

Learning Experience Strategy

Needs assessment, modality selection, and roadmap design so every learning intervention supports specific business goals and observable behavior change.

Multi-Modal Course & Curriculum Design

Live, virtual, eLearning, microlearning, and job aids—crafted with adult learning principles, inclusive design, and practical application at the center.

Content Refresh & Compliance Updates

Modernize outdated materials, align to current policies or write missing ones, and improve clarity and accessibility within your existing tools and budget.

What stakeholders say

Let’s design something people actually use.

Whether you need a single high-stakes course, a series of microlearning assets, or a clearer pathway between your SMEs and learners—I’d love to hear what you’re working on.

I primarily support organizations looking for practical, detail-oriented instructional design that respects real-world constraints.

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