I am a strategic learning and technology consultant with 20+ years of experience leading LMS implementations, enterprise learning strategy, onboarding transformation, course operations, and learning experience optimization. I partner with stakeholders across HR, operations, and technology to align learning solutions with business goals and deliver practical, scalable results. I have supported LMS implementation projects from strategy and configuration through testing, launch, adoption, and optimization. I am skilled in stakeholder management, learning operations, course implementation, quality assurance testing, and process improvement, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where cross-functional collaboration drives measurable outcomes.

Diane C. Gaa

I am a strategic learning and technology consultant with 20+ years of experience leading LMS implementations, enterprise learning strategy, onboarding transformation, course operations, and learning experience optimization. I partner with stakeholders across HR, operations, and technology to align learning solutions with business goals and deliver practical, scalable results. I have supported LMS implementation projects from strategy and configuration through testing, launch, adoption, and optimization. I am skilled in stakeholder management, learning operations, course implementation, quality assurance testing, and process improvement, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where cross-functional collaboration drives measurable outcomes.

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I am a strategic learning and technology consultant with 20+ years of experience leading LMS implementations, enterprise learning strategy, onboarding transformation, course operations, and learning experience optimization. I partner with stakeholders across HR, operations, and technology to align learning solutions with business goals and deliver practical, scalable results.

I have supported LMS implementation projects from strategy and configuration through testing, launch, adoption, and optimization. I am skilled in stakeholder management, learning operations, course implementation, quality assurance testing, and process improvement, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where cross-functional collaboration drives measurable outcomes.

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Principal Consultant at Simply Innovative Consulting LLC
January 1, 2019 - Present
Lead LMS implementation and optimization projects, supporting platform strategy, learner experience, and operational readiness. Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder communications, conduct quality assurance testing, and guide onboarding and transformation initiatives across high-volume programs.
Director of Learning Design, Experience & Technology at SAGE
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Led enterprise learning technology and employee experience initiatives supporting onboarding, training, and organizational learning. Managed platform operations, stakeholder coordination, implementation activities, and process optimization across global teams.
Director of Learning & Development at Pearson
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Led large-scale learning and onboarding initiatives, overseeing enterprise learning programs, course operations, learning workflows, stakeholder communications, and training implementation activities. Supported learning technology initiatives and learner engagement strategies.

Education

SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) at Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Human Performance Improvement Certification at Association for Talent Development (ATD)
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Human Resources Management Certificate at Villanova University
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026

Qualifications

SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional)
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Human Performance Improvement Certification
May 3, 2014 - January 1, 2030
Human Resources Management Certificate
December 1, 2017 - May 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services