Our consortium is built on a wide range of professional backgrounds, giving us the ability to understand diverse industries and audiences. Our experience includes:


Norina L. Columbaro, PhD is an award-winning instructional designer and talent development leader with over 20 years of experience helping technical experts turn complex information into practical, engaging learning. She specializes in instructional design, accreditation (IACET and ANAB), and evidence-based training solutions aligned to real-world application.

Allison Elfering is a results-driven Project Management Office (PMO) leader and U.S. Air Force veteran with deep experience delivering complex, mission-critical programs across technology, operations, and public sector environments. She is known for building and scaling project governance frameworks that improve delivery predictability, executive visibility, and organizational alignment.

Samyka Leaston, M.Ed. is a performance and cultural strategist with over 20 years of experience helping organizations improve human performance and strengthen workplace culture. She brings a systems-thinking, data-informed approach to equity-centered workforce development, leadership effectiveness, and learning strategies that translate strategy into sustainable behavior change.

Brooke Blanchard, CDEI is a communications professional with more than a decade of experience developing clear, accessible, and equity-centered messaging. She specializes in strategic communications, branding, internal communications, and systems analysis, with a strong focus on accessibility, anti-racism, and inclusive best practices.