Marcia Papalas

Marcia Papalas is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in Learning & Development.

She holds a Bachelor's degree in English Language & Literature and Broadcasting from Central Michigan University and a Master's degree in Education/Instructional Technology from Wayne State University.

Over the course of her career, Marcia has held various roles such as Learning Partner, Instructional Designer, Performance Consultant, and Learning and Curation Specialist.

She has expertise in designing technical, leadership, professional, and compliance training programs for classroom, live virtual, social, and self-paced learning environments.

Marcia has worked with learning management systems, social learning platforms, and has experience with Agile methodologies and instructional design models like SAM and ADDIE.

With a background in working for Fortune 500 companies and a focus on aligning learning with organizational strategy, Marcia is dedicated to learner advocacy and engagement.

She has also been actively involved as a member of Toastmasters International, where she held a leadership position as Vice President of Membership.

Marcia's specialties include Instructional Design & Development, User Research, Usability Testing, Writing, Editing, Content Curation, and Facilitation among others.

Her skill set also covers areas such as Talent Communications, Coaching, Performance Consulting, Leadership Development, and Vendor/Strategic Relationship Management.

Additionally, Marcia is proficient in tools like Articulate, Camtasia, Lectora, and has experience in areas like On-boarding, Assessment & Survey Design, Simulation, and Information Technology.

In terms of educational background, she studied Broadcast and Cinematic Arts at Central Michigan University and completed her Master's in Instructional Technology at Wayne State University.

Throughout her career, Marcia has worked at organizations like Ford Motor Company, Masco Corporation, Deloitte Services LP, and Raytheon.

Her expertise extends to areas such as Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence/Machine & Deep Learning, and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).