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Hello! I’m a learning and development professional with a passion for instructional design, eLearning, and building capabilities that empower teams and individuals. I design engaging trainings, facilitate leadership development, and drive change management initiatives across education and non-profit settings, always aiming to improve performance and retention through thoughtful learning experiences. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to create inclusive, DEI-focused programs. My background spans academia, advocacy, and program leadership, and I’m committed to turning complex ideas into accessible, data-informed learning solutions.…Hello! I’m a learning and development professional with a passion for instructional design, eLearning, and building capabilities that empower teams and individuals. I design engaging trainings, facilitate leadership development, and drive change management initiatives across education and non-profit settings, always aiming to improve performance and retention through thoughtful learning experiences. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to create inclusive, DEI-focused programs. My background spans academia, advocacy, and program leadership, and I’m committed to turning complex ideas into accessible, data-informed learning solutions.

Rie Harding

Instructional Designer, Online Trainer, Presenter, +2

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Hello! I’m a learning and development professional with a passion for instructional design, eLearning, and building capabilities that empower teams and individuals. I design engaging trainings, facilitate leadership development, and drive change management initiatives across education and non-profit settings, always aiming to improve performance and retention through thoughtful learning experiences. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to create inclusive, DEI-focused programs. My background spans academia, advocacy, and program leadership, and I’m committed to turning complex ideas into accessible, data-informed learning solutions.…Hello! I’m a learning and development professional with a passion for instructional design, eLearning, and building capabilities that empower teams and individuals. I design engaging trainings, facilitate leadership development, and drive change management initiatives across education and non-profit settings, always aiming to improve performance and retention through thoughtful learning experiences. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to create inclusive, DEI-focused programs. My background spans academia, advocacy, and program leadership, and I’m committed to turning complex ideas into accessible, data-informed learning solutions.

Available to hire

Hello! I’m a learning and development professional with a passion for instructional design, eLearning, and building capabilities that empower teams and individuals. I design engaging trainings, facilitate leadership development, and drive change management initiatives across education and non-profit settings, always aiming to improve performance and retention through thoughtful learning experiences.

I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to create inclusive, DEI-focused programs. My background spans academia, advocacy, and program leadership, and I’m committed to turning complex ideas into accessible, data-informed learning solutions.

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Work Experience

Director of Learning and Development at Sandy Hook Promise

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Instructional design of presentations, training materials, toolkits, and job aids; eLearning development and launch to improve workforce performance; design and facilitation of small to large-scale leadership, professional development, and change management trainings; learning needs assessment and gap analysis; employee engagement and retention strategies; administered and optimized Learning Management Systems (LMS) to improve usability and performance; learning data analytics and eLearning outcome measurements; committee leadership for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Research Assistant at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Data collection and analysis (qualitative and quantitative; 3,600+ participants); research database management for accuracy and documentation; qualitative data transcription and coding; research trend monitoring and best practice implementation; research training & mentorship for law students (data management & analysis)

Instructor / Teaching Assistant at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Curriculum development and syllabus design; interactive learning activity development; complex concept simplification for diverse learner engagement; student-centered teaching strategies and classroom management; online, hybrid, and in-person instruction; Learning Management Systems (Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle); student learning assessment and data-driven instructional improvement; academic advising and student mentorship; small to large-class instruction (25–250 students); academic conference presentations

Victim Advocate / Coordinator at Colorado State University

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Crisis intervention and safety planning (sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking); Title IX advocacy and campus/community resource navigation for students; survivor support during SANE exams, legal proceedings, and disciplinary hearings; workshop facilitation (various topics of interpersonal violence; audiences up to 400); trauma-informed response training for students, staff & faculty; resource development (campus guides, advocacy podcasts, educational videos); 24/7 crisis hotline operations & case management; campus & community partnership collaboration