Dr. Pooneh Lari, Training and Development Faculty Representative

Organization and job title: Dr. Pooneh Lari is a faculty member in the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development and is the Program Coordinator for Masters in Training and Development.
Tie to training & development: I have 15 years of higher education experience as a faculty member. My prior professional background includes program evaluator, instructional designer, training and change management consultant. 
The contribution I hope to make while on the board: I want to work with the board to make the Training and Development program the best it can be!

Dr. Holly Sullenger, Board Chair

Organization and job title: CEO of Dr. Holly Speaks, PhD, LLC
My company provides keynote speaking, corporate training, and leadership development services. I do everything from needs assessment to training development to design to delivery to evaluation. I’m a one-stop shop. I’m also an adjunct professor for the T&D program.
Tie to training & development: I’ve done corporate training and academic instruction since 1986, holding just about every job possible in those arenas. I’ve been the leader of 5 different corporate and technology training centers.
The contribution I hope to make while on the board: I’d love to help the T&D program become just a little bit more relevant every semester.

Ms. Christi Raynor, Corporate Training Representative

Organization and job title: Director of Culture and Organizational Development with Pepsi Bottling Venture Tie to training & development: I have been in the T&D field for nearly 25 years. Time flies when you’re having fun!
The contribution I hope to make while on the board: I hope to spread the work about NC State University’s amazing T&D program.

Dr. Thomas Ray, Medical Training Representative

Organization and job title: Associate Executive Director for the Poe Center for Health Education
Tie to training & development: I have three decades in both formal and informal education training parents, teaches, and youth development professionals nationally.
The contribution I hope to make while on the board: I hope to connect to resources to support professional development of Training and Development scholars and mentor emerging Training and Development professionals.

Dr. Lisa McCorkle, Corporate Training Representative

Organization and job title: Sr Manager, Learning Innovation and Quality Assurance, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Tie to training & development: In addition to L&D leadership, Lisa has been an L&D Specialist, a Course Designer, a facilitator and a trainer for many years.
The contribution I hope to make while on the board: Communication with students and industry partners about the T&D program, projects, employment opportunities, industry trends, research and resources.

Ewarja Hinton, Corporate Training Representative

Organization and job title: Duke Energy, Customer Service Training Manager
Tie to training & development: Intelligent people are always ready to learn. We grow by learning. I am a lifelong learner with experience managing a training department, developing content, and facilitating training to front-line employees and people leaders.
The contribution I hope to make while on the board: When it’s within my power to do good and help others, I do it. The knowledge I gleaned from this program has been life changing. My hope is to share my experiences and support the board’s initiatives to give by to future training and development professionals.

Dinetta Richardson, T&D Board Consultant

Organization and job title: Duke Health, Assistant Director
Tie to training & development: Graduated from the Training and Development Master’s Degree Program.
The contribution I hope to make while on the board: I’m thrilled to collaborate with the board to uncover internship opportunities for both current students and graduates of the Training and Development program. It’s essential for us in the development field to create talent pipelines that foster stronger, more engaged, and resilient workforce who meet the future demands of businesses throughout the nation.

Cyndi Ayscue, T&D  Board Consultant

Organization and job title: Dentsply Sirona / Director, Talent Development
Tie to training & development: I have over 15 years of experience in learning and development, employee experience, and sales training at multiple organizations. 
The contribution I hope to make while on the board: I want to give back to the program and future students because it was such an amazing experience for me and valuable to my career growth, I would also love the opportunity to develop and mentor others.

Amanda Ackovitz Delacruz,T&D Board Consultant

Organization and job title: Bank of America, Enterprise Employee Surveys Lead
Tie to training & development: As a proud alumna of the T&D M.Ed. program, I’ve built my career in financial services as an internal subject matter expert. My specialty lies in translating and communicating complex concepts into accessible information for different audiences. This often involves contributing to trainings, reference materials, and change management initiatives for programs and processes that I also manage and execute.
The contribution I hope to make while on the board: I’m committed to collaborating with our students, faculty, and advisory board to ensure T&D graduates are equipped with a comprehensive skillset, enabling them to adapt with confidence and pursue new and challenging opportunities in this rapidly evolving field.

Dawn Baker Griffin, T&D Board Consultant

Organization and job title: Learning & Development Consultant with a Fortune 100 Company
Tie to training & development: I bring over 12 years of corporate experience in Training and Development, with expertise spanning facilitation, analysis, consulting, talent development, and implementation of training programs within agile environments. 
The contribution I hope to make while on the board: I hope to contribute to NC State’s T&D Program by collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to ensure the program stays at the forefront of industry trends while championing its value and ability to empower future leaders in the field.

Beth Snyder, T&D Board Consultant

Organization and job title: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), Talent Development Manager
Tie to training & development: As a leader of training and development within a not-for-profit R&D organization, I am responsible for enterprise training efforts to include leadership development, professional development, etc., for over 9,000 employees. I currently lead a team through instructional design efforts, consulting engagements, and event planning and production. In a previous role, I managed national training projects for various government agencies. I love solving problems and one of my favorite things to do is help someone, or a group of people, be more successful in their career(s). I am a graduate of the MEd Training and Development program, and I maintain a PMP, SHRM-SCP, and CMHR. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and throwing pottery.
The contribution I hope to make while on the board: I’d like to support the alignment and relevance of the program with industry needs in T&D and help program participants connect with organizations for their next career opportunity.

William Graham, T&D Board Graduate Assistant

Organization and job title: North Carolina State University / Graduate Assistant: Training & Development Program. As T&D’s Graduate Assistant, I support the faculty and staff of the Master’s in Training and Development program. I also contribute to developing and facilitating the T&D Mentorship Program while engaging in research and assessment activities to help enhance the program
Tie to training & development: My background and experience are strongly tied to adult education, training, and student development. As an Accessibility Coordinator at North Carolina Central University, I provided professional-level support and services to students with disabilities, including providing academic accommodations, assisting with various assistive technologies, and ensuring compliance with federal mandates. I also have experience facilitating workshops on leadership and success strategies for program participants.
The contribution I hope to make while on the board: I believe I will make a valuable contribution, drawing upon my expertise in adult education, student support services, and program coordination. Additionally, my leadership experience in roles such as Adult Degree Program Coordinator at Shaw University would allow me to provide strategic insights on supporting adult learner’s educational and developmental needs. I am passionate about empowering adult learners to achieve their goals and would be honored to serve on this board.