Carolina Ponce de Leon

I am an Strategic Higher Education Leader with over 15 years of experience in academic operations, curriculum design,
and instructional excellence. An MBA-qualified educator with a background in Industrial Design, I specialize in
bridging the gap between rigorous academic standards and cutting-edge technology. With advanced certifications
in Google AI Essentials and Gamified Learning with GenAI, I am uniquely positioned to refine next-generation AI
models by applying learning science, pedagogical rigor, and scholarly research. Proven track record of end-to-end
program ownership, scaling 300+ courses annually. I apply Design Thinking and Instructional Design Foundations
to create syllabi, lectures, and assessments that ensure academic integrity and high engagement. My technical
fluency allows me to evaluate AI-generated outputs for clarity, academic rigor, and alignment with current
scholarly standards.