Wendy Dlakic

Wendy Dlakic is a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience in diverse settings such as Fortune 100/500 companies, academia, and K-12 educational environments.

Starting her career as a scientist, Wendy transitioned into classroom and online instruction for adolescent and adult learners globally.

She is passionate about creating engaging and transformative learning experiences and curriculums, emphasizing design, accessibility, equity, and trauma-informed practice.

Her expertise includes working with visual learners and leveraging graphics for conveying content, messaging, empathy, and storytelling.

Wendy has a strong background in leading train-the-trainer programs, facilitating group processes, collaborating with consultants, and achieving positive outcomes in education and technology projects.

Notable achievements include co-producing educational leadership workshops to combat the school-to-prison pipeline at the Austin Independent School District.

She has presented at national and state conferences on topics like racial equity and is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of learners on their educational journeys.

With a scientific background in infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, biofilms, and mRNA gene regulation, Wendy uses inquiry-based methods to foster conceptual understanding.

Besides being a lifelong learner, Wendy is committed to advocating for racial equity, justice, and promoting STEM education for girls and women.

She actively supports mindfulness practices, environmental conservation efforts, and is a dedicated mother to bicultural college students.

Wendy's educational background includes a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Montana State University-Bozeman and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Professionally, Wendy has held roles such as Sr Learning Specialist at Alaska Airlines, Curriculum & Instructional Design Consultant at Freelance, and Instructional Design Manager at WMFDP FDPGlobal.

She has also worked in various roles at educational institutions like the Austin Independent School District, The University of Texas at Austin, and Montana State University-Bozeman, showcasing her versatile skill set.

With a rich blend of experiences in education, learning design, STEM advocacy, and instructional coaching, Wendy embodies a commitment to excellence and inclusivity in her professional endeavors.