My approach to personal professional development is dynamic, driven by a curiosity to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and enhance my skill-set continually. I regularly explore YouTube, because it's a treasure trove of resources, especially when it comes to new tech-tools - which I find incredibly useful in our rapidly evolving tech culture.

I also regularly use LinkedIn Learning, because it gives me a structured way to both refine existing skills and explore new ones. This is how I learned how to use tools such as Articulate 360, especially Storyline and Rise. 

I am an avid reader, and I also love audiobooks, and I read for pleasure and business. At the moment, you will find me reading A Wheel of Time, and Kirkpatrick's Four Level's of Training Evaluation. I also frequent professional articles,  participate in online Learning & Development communities, and enjoy contributing to discussions that will help me expand my knowledge and perspectives. 

Finally, I also enjoy attending webinars and conferences, which has become an important part of my professional development and network. These typically allow me to stay updated on industry trends and provide some insight to what other professionals in the industry are doing and best practices. 

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

My commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) stem from both professional and real-world experiences. In my role as an educator and Sociology Professor, I've had a lot of opportunity to explore different sociological subjects, such as cultural dynamics, stereotypes, and media's impact on our biases and beliefs, to name a few. As my understanding of DEI expanded, I found myself wanting to contribute to creating equitable practices and inclusive environments, and help people understand their biases and how they might influence their decisions. So for the past 7 years, I have contributed to professional development committees, facilitated DEI trainings, and continuously strive to foster inclusive environments.

Serving on committees and workgroups dedicated towards DEI, I actively participated in initiatives towards equitable organizational practices, such as revising mission and vision statements with inclusive language and establishing safe spaces for open discussions to address potential discrimination issues. I actively participated in workshops, trainings, and I have also attended NCORE (The National Conference on Race and Ethnicity) twice for staying informed and engaged in advancing DEI principles.

Ethics

In all of my work, I am committed to ethical standards, adhering to guidelines that prioritize integrity, respect, and responsible conduct. I recognize the significance of copyright and intellectual property rights, ensuring proper attribution for external resources, such as collaborative work, the research and written work of other's, voice talent, images, and audio - providing transparent documentation of content sources. Additionally, upholding data privacy and security in projects involving sensitive information is incredibly important in my work, stemming from many years of working in education where I handled sensitive personal information on a daily basis. My dedication to ethical conduct permeates every aspect of my work, reinforcing a foundation built on trust and accountability.