Duncan Wardle, former Head of Innovation & Creativity at Disney, helped teams at Pixar, Marvel, and more create magical experiences worldwide. Now, as a TEDx speaker and innovation expert, he teaches Master Classes at Harvard and Yale, sharing his unique approach to embedding creativity in every team.

Bianca Baumann is an L&D strategist with 15+ years of experience, helping organizations drive growth through innovative learning solutions. She’s led workforce transformations, onboarding, and reskilling programs across industries, earning awards along the way. A speaker and facilitator at OISE, she’s also the author of Think Like a Marketer, Learn Like an L&D Pro.

Constance James is a passionate customer education leader with expertise in creating and scaling impactful programs throughout the customer journey. With experience at SalesLoft, NASDAQ, and HubSpot, she builds high-performing teams and advocates for customer trust, adoption, and advocacy, driven by empathy and curiosity.

Patti P. Phillips, Ph.D., is the co-founder and CEO of ROI Institute, Inc., a United States-based consulting firm that serves for-profit, not-for-profit, government, and non-governmental organizations in 70 countries as they build capability in measurement, evaluation, and human capital analytics using the ROI Methodology®. An internationally recognized leader in measurement and analytics, Patti is routinely invited to speak at conferences worldwide and contributes to the growing amount of research in human capital and human capital analytics. Her expertise is documented in over 50 books, published in more than a dozen business journals, and cited on CNBC, Euronews, and National Geographic. She is a thought partner to organizations such as The Conference Board, Institute for Corporate Productivity, and Cognota.

Meredith is a people learning strategist and instructional designer who thrives on solving complex challenges with creativity and data. With a passion for turning insights into action, she uses tools like Tableau and Excel to craft compelling stories that help leaders make smart, informed decisions.

With over 15 years in the municipal software industry, Marni Stewart brings a deep understanding of the challenges and needs of small local governments. She has spent the past six years in Client Enablement, where she combines her background in support and technical writing to develop engaging, user-focused training. A firm believer that client education is the key to long-term success, Marni is passionate about empowering users throughout the client lifecycle, from thoughtful onboarding to continuous education.

Kassidy Jennings is the Training Operations Manager at Clearlink Technologies, a global sales company headquartered in Draper, Utah. With nearly 12 years at Clearlink—and over half of that time dedicated to training management—Kassidy brings a deep well of experience and expertise to her role. She is passionate about learning in all its forms and is driven by a commitment to empowering others through effective training and development.

Heather Petrone is a strategic storyteller with a background in TV and film, producing award-winning content—including a 2012 Guinness World Record for most video content produced in a year. As Director of Marketing & Recruiting at Apollo, she also drives company-wide training across recruiting, corporate, and field ops. A member of the Producers Guild of America and board member of the Ryan Nece Foundation, Heather is passionate about crafting learning experiences that inspire personal and organizational growth.

Gail Mowatt is a seasoned professional with extensive leadership experience in corporate education and change management with SaaS organizations. Gail has successfully developed and implemented education and change management strategies in healthcare, manufacturing, and finance industries. Her expertise has been instrumental in promoting collaboration, improving product adoption and establishing high-performance work environments.

Maria is a Senior Customer Onboarding Specialist at Easygenerator where guides organizations through eLearning with in-depth coaching on effective learning strategies. As host of Easygenerator's Enablement Webinar series, she helps SMEs maximize their learning potential.

Brendan Noud has been at the helm of LearnUpon since its beginning in 2012. With over 20 years of experience, he remains as energized about LearnUpon’s mission today as he was on day one. His commitment to learning innovation drives him to collaborate with customers and industry leaders to bring his strategic vision to life.

Since 2012, Des Anderson has been at the heart of LearnUpon’s product strategy, creating a platform trusted by 1,500+ global customers. With over 20 years in the learning industry, Des is passionate about driving innovation and delivering solutions that balance creativity with real-world business needs.

As LearnUpon’s Director of Product, Diarmuid Beegan drives innovation with a focus on user experience. He’s been instrumental in shaping features like LearnUpon Anywhere and Learning Journeys, creating impactful solutions that elevate the platform and deliver real results for our customers.

Frances Kleven leads LearnUpon's Customer Success and Implementation teams. With 15+ years in tech and education, Frances has a deep understanding of the customer journey and learning strategies. A respected speaker, she frequently shares insights at industry events to help others excel.

Becky Wallace leads LearnUpon's People team with 15 years of experience in global tech. She excels at balancing people and processes, coaching leaders, navigating change, and fostering trust through empathetic conversations. Her passion drives impactful HR strategies that empower employees to thrive.

Aisling MacNamara is a passionate leader in learning, enablement, and inclusion with over 10 years in tech. Having built LearnUpon's L&D function from the ground up, she's crafted an award-winning strategy that fosters an inclusive culture while developing and nurturing top talent.

Jack Elks is passionate about helping LearnUpon's customers build impactful learning programs, two of which earned Brandon Hall awards in 2025. With a background in hospitality, he created guest-focused teams across luxury hotels in NY, LA, and beyond. In 2020, he solo-hiked the 2,653-mile Pacific Crest Trail and is always up for a chat about learning, travel, or the great outdoors!

Tanelle Oliverson is a Customer Success Manager with 10+ years of experience, specializing in automation to improve efficiency and customer engagement. Based in Utah, she balances her professional life with family, including her three kids, a dog, and a grumpy tortoise. In her free time, she enjoys soccer and outdoor adventures with her family.