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| OUR APPROACHThe Capital Region ATD Chapter is dedicated to creating a workforce that is ready to tackle the future of our organizations. Creating a future ready workforce requires expertise and exceptional programming. CRATD provides members opportunities to learn the newest trends in talent development, grow their professional understanding of the industry, and network with industry leaders in the Capital Region. |
CHAPTER LEADERSHIPYour Capital Region ATD Chapter Board is a diverse collection of professionals in a variety of industries. Meet your chapter leadership group by reading their bios, or visiting their LinkedIn page (via the link provided). Each of our leaders are the Chairperson of a committee within our CRATD community. Click here to find out more about our volunteer committee opportunities. |
| Cassandra Bixler, PresidentWhat could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? The importance of a solid Organizational Change Management (OCM) plan when implementing a new technology solution. What are you most interested in that most people don't already know about? People! As an unapologetic extrovert I know there is so much to be learned from speaking to those with different life experiences and cultural variances from my own. |
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| Anne Krug, President ElectWhat could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? How to create learning solutions that are role based and engages the learner. What are you most interested in that most people don't already know about? I like to meal prep on Sundays to make the week go smoother. I prep enough meals to get me and my family through to Thursday. |
| Tracy Morse, Immediate Past PresidentWhat could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? How to create a compelling presence when facilitating or presenting. What are you interested in that most people don't already know about? I love to bake, Chocolate Cherry Cake is one of my favorites!
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.jpg) | Lisa Grossman, Vice President - Marketing & CommunicationsWhat could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? I could handle a 40-minute presentation on distance learning and learning management systems. What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of? My interests professionally are teaching senior citizens how to use computers. My interests personally are crafting (knitting, crocheting, quilting), dogs, and raising chickens. |
.jpg) | Misty Ferguson, Vice President - FinanceWhat could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? Excel processes and formulas that simplify data formatting and analysis. What are you interested in that most people haven’t heard of? I make and sell dog treats! |
| Sharon Nazarian, Vice President - ProgrammingWhat could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? Learning as an Adult - the contrast to learning as a child, the obstacles adults face while learning something new and how to keep everyone engaged. What are you interested in that most people don't already know about? I’m a huge fan of museums! Especially a museum specializing in Art or Nature. I am “that person” that will stop and read everything! |
 .jpg) | Lexi Helou, Vice President - MembershipWhat could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? The importance of mental health in the workplace. What are you interested in that most people don't already know about? I love movies! I could talk about them all day, every day. |
 | Lana Gossin, Vice President - CommunicationsWhat could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation? I love talking about our new hire Onboarding in the hybrid world - offering a well-rounded experience through a mix of in-person and virtual learning and activities. What are you interested in that most people don't already know about? I am learning everything I can right now about the impact of kindness and just what a powerful tool it can be to motivate, engage, and impact the people and the world around you. Just be nice!! |