Our Team

Sumaya is an aspiring instructional designer with experience working as a teacher, writer, and program coordinator. In 2020, she earned her Bachelor’s in Creative Writing and Education from the University of Washington in Seattle. Currently, Sumaya is pursuing her Master’s degree in OPWL at Boise State University and hopes to use the skills she gains in this program to break into the instructional design field.

Brian is currently pursuing his Master's degree in OPWL at Boise State University. He has over a decade of experience in the field of Medical Education along with his bachelor's degree in History/Secondary Education. His has a passion for improving the student experience and providing quality service. He looks to utilize his skills gained in the OPWL program to further optimize processes and educational experiences within the medical school and health system.

Gaby is a Sr. eLearning Consultant working in the financial services industry. She is an experienced L&D professional, passionate about helping others fulfill their full potential through the development and implementation of engaging learning solutions. In her current role, she works to deliver quality learning experiences through a change leadership perspective.

Maryam is an instructional designer at a skills intelligence and workforce training startup. She holds a Bachelor in Health Studies from York University. Her background in performance improvement within healthcare sparked her passion for enhancing workplace performance, leading her to pursue a Master's degree in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning (OPWL). Maryam is driven by the science of learning and is dedicated to translating these principles into the design of impactful learning experiences.

Nick is a proud U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnancemen veteran with a passion for service and communication. He recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Montana, where he honed his skills in connecting with others and fostering meaningful dialogue. Dedicated to helping others, Nick currently works at the Spokane Regional Veterans Service Office, assisting veterans and their families with their unique needs.

Melanie graduated from Boise State University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and business administration. She channeled her entrepreneurial spirit into founding a gourmet baking business in 2015, creating Boise’s only custom-allergen and diet-accommodation bakery in the Treasure Valley. Now in her fifth semester of the OPWL program, Melanie is dedicated to advancing research in Learning and Development.

Nora is currently pursuing the MS in OPWL.   She earned her B.A. in South Asian Studies at Berkeley, with a focus on the Tamil language.  She has worked for the last decade as a Regional Sales Director for Ed Tech companies providing software for inclusion and student achievement.  Nora is deeply interested in leadership strategies that foster collaborative culture in remote teams, the development of Communities of Practice, and advancing Neurodiversity Inclusion and Accessibility.

LaKell is currently pursuing the M.S. in OPWL. She earned a B.S. in Dental Hygiene from the University of Wyoming. Over her career, she has actively contributed to the growth of two separate dental practices, sparking her interest in change management, expertise/leadership development, and performance improvement. LaKell aims to apply OPWL skills to address individual, leader, and organizational challenges during business development and growth.

Karyna is currently pursuing her Master’s in OPWL. She earned a BS in Anthropology from the University of Illinois in 2014 and a certificate in Instructional Design & Technology from the University of Maryland in 2021. She has worked as an English as an Other Language teacher for over eight years, traveling extensively and gaining experience working with learners from over 25 different countries. She intends to apply the skills she learns in the program to instructional design.

Jonathan is currently working towards his Masters in OPWL at Boise State University. He graduated from Iowa State University in 2022, focusing on cognitive psychology and cultural anthropology. His current professional interests concern the application of situated cognition and apprenticeship principles within a workforce development context.

John is an aspiring instructional designer currently pursuing a Master's degree in the OPWL program at Boise State University. John is working to integrate his work in the OPWL program with his background in communications and education to transition into the field of learning and development. He is motivated by a desire to help people perform by creating engaging learning experiences that embody the art and science of learning experience design.

Roshan is a global operations, talent, and organizational development professional and scholar with over 15 years of experience. He is currently employed at Meta (formerly Facebook), and has deep international experience working in total in approximately 40 countries. With a Doctorate in Adult Learning & Leadership and a Master’s in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, he leverages scientific research to design, implement, and improve initiatives.