Rebecca Nusbaum, Ed.D.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

EdTech integration leader and educator with 20+ years of experience leading adult learning transformation and managing strategic L&D initiatives since 2000. Doctorate focused on collaborative learning and coaching in digital spaces, with expertise in AI-leveraged learning, program management, and organizational development. Founding member of Women In AI, driving cross-functional partnerships and scaling innovative learning solutions through research-driven practices.

    CORE COMPETENCIES

    • Strategic L&D Program Management & Organizational Learning Strategy
    • Cross-Functional Team Leadership for Training Design & Implementation
    • Enterprise-Level Learning Solutions & Digital Transformation Initiatives
    • Stakeholder Management & Executive-Level Program Reporting
    • Change Management & Large-Scale Learning Program Rollouts
    • Budget Management & ROI/KPI Performance Analytics
    • Vendor Management & Learning Technology Integration
    • Coaching & Leadership Development Program Design

      PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

      Extended Lead Faculty. University of Denver, Denver, CO | December 2020–Present

      • Partner with IT Academic Director on strategic planning, faculty support, and learning development
      • Manage PMI Project Management curriculum development and Global Accreditation Center accreditation
      • Lead AI initiatives across the College of Professional Studies
      • Teach graduate-level IT and Project Management courses

      Lead Instructional Systems Designer (Manager IV). Boeing, Denver, CO | December 2023–October 2024

      • Led learning strategy for 400+ software engineers and 147+ contracted airline /operators for proprietary platform adoption
      • Designed scalable video learning experiences for diverse global audiences (engineers, pilots, & maintenance)
      • Collaborated across Integrated Program Teams to align training services with organizational objectives

      Director of Instructional Design and eLearning. BL Learning, Washington DC | March 2023–September 2023

      • Early leadership hire for SaaS startup, collaborating with C-suite on LXP development
      • Created a scalable design system, reducing design team iteration time by 32%
      • Managed cross-functional Design and Development teams, including roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
      • Led Instructional Design partnership with Product UX for cybersecurity and intelligence curriculum

      Equity in Training Manager/Instructional Design. State of Colorado, Colorado Dept Human Services | 2019–2023

      • Designed enterprise-level training solutions reaching 5,000+ workers across 64 counties
      • Elevated training to Kirkpatrick Level 3 through comprehensive needs analysis and evaluation frameworks
      • Led EDI initiatives as Core EDI group leader and The Belonging Project member
      • Streamlined workflows, boosting team productivity by 20% through the development of an internal review

      Senior Instructional Designer. University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus | 2018–2019

      • Led cross-functional teams through 8-month curriculum development lifecycle, managing budget, videographers, and faculty
      • Developed 5 new courses for Skaggs School of Pharmacy, including international reciprocal programs
      • Partnered with Dean to accredit Integrative Health Medicine program curriculum, securing institutional funding

      Training & Technology Director. CRS Learning, Colorado Department of Education Partner | 2015–2018

      • Implemented a comprehensive technology integration strategy, extending training facilitation nationwide
      • Led marketing, sales, and implementation, resulting in 72% sales increase
      • Managed large-scale district contracts, including 280+ educator training for Topeka Public Schools

      Online Course Director. The Center for Legal Studies, Golden, CO | 2000–2011

      • Managed online course development and delivery for 400+ universities nationwide
      • Sole LMS Administrator (WebCT, Blackboard, Moodle) supporting faculty, students, and operations

      ACADEMIC & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

      Extended Lead Professor | University of Denver | 2020–Present
      Adjunct Professor | Montana State University | 2011–2020
      Certified Teacher Trainer | Montana Public Instruction | 2008–2013
      Computer Science Instructor | St Francis Upper Middle School | 2011–2015
      Computer Science Instructor | Montana Women's Prison | 2010

      EDUCATION

      Ed.D. in Adult Learning and Teaching, Educational Technology | Montana State University
      Dissertation: Collaborative learning leveraging mLearning, microlearning, coaching, and leadership development
      M.Ed. in Adult Learning and Teaching, Educational Technology | Montana State
      B.A. in Communications | William Jewell College
      A.S. in Web Site and Media Development | Art Institute of Colorado

            TECHNICAL EXPERTISE & AI LEADERSHIP

            AI & Emerging Technologies Leadership

            • AI Production & Augmentation Tools: ChatGPT (GPT-4/5), Claude, NotebookLM, Google AI Studio, Gemini, Perplexity, Synthesia, Eleven Labs, Vyond, Descript, Runway Gen-2, HeyGen
            • AI Research & Knowledge Management: Elicit, Scite, Microsoft Copilot, Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, Miro AI
            • Personalization & Adaptive Platforms: Sana Labs, EdApp AI, Learnosity AI, Docebo Shape
            • Founding Leadership: Women in AI, Rocky Mountain AI Interest Group
            • AI Research & Publications: net/rmaiig

            Learning Technology Platforms

            • LMS/LXP: Cornerstone, Canvas, Coursera, Blackboard, Moodle, D2L, Schoology
            • Instructional Design: Articulate 360 Suite (Storyline, Rise, Review), Quizgecko, H5P
            • Standards & Integration: xAPI, SCORM, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, WordPress

            Digital Media & Production

            • Creative Suite: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, Express, Premiere, InDesign)
            • Video/Audio Production: TechSmith Camtasia, TechSmith Relay, Audacity, PlayPosit

            PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & RECOGNITION

            Industry Leadership & Memberships

                • IEEE & ICICLE International Consortium for Innovation and Collaboration in Learning Engineering
                • Founding Member: Women in AI, Rocky Mountain AI Interest Group

            Certifications & Credentials

                • ATD Equality in Training
                • Prosci Change Management Certification
                • Colorado Department of Education: Technical and Career Teaching Endorsement

            Awards & Publications