Lisa T. Richardson, PhD

Dr. Lisa Richardson is CEO of Academic & Technology Solutions, LLC and directs the The Learning Center’s computer training and professional development focus. Specializing in technology education and integration for educators and entrepreneurs, Lisa teaches all courses eligible for Georgia educator PLU’s, Microsoft Office Specialist certification courses, IntroTech (aka Computer & Digital Literacy), eMarketing Essentials, and WordPress Fundamentals. Lisa is an Authorized Instructor for the Internet & Core Computing Certification GS3 program, and holds 2010 certifications in Microsoft Office Word Expert, PowerPoint and Outlook, and CompTIA Strata IT Fundamentals.

Lisa’s academic background is in Higher Education Administration with a focus on Instructional Technology. She has over 16 years of experience in higher education, adult learning, and program planning. Lisa’s highly anticipated user’s guide WordPress Therapist, will be on sale November 1, 2011.

Karen Sieczka

Karen Sieczka is a trainer, author, Creativity@Work expert, and founder of GrowingGreatIdeas.com, a workplace training resources website. Karen has trained over 3,000 participants in a variety of continuing education programs including Microsoft Office, soft skills, and customized courses in customer service and business communications. She also conducts training for professionals to become more creative and innovative in the workplace with exercises from her 2008 book Growing Great Ideas: Unleashing Creativity at Work. An exercise from the upcoming second edition of this book was recently selected to be included in the ASTD Press and Pfeiffer Publishing book of “road tested” training activities.

Karen has consulted across several different industries including insurance, health care, manufacturing, non-profit, banking, and public agencies to provide training analysis, assessment, and customized course development. She is a certified Microsoft Office Specialist, Word 2010 Expert.

Sanita Salter

Sanita Salter is an entrepreneur in the field of Educational Consulting, as well as the Chief Executive Officer and Head Consultant for DKM Consulting. Currently, she serves as an Alumni Ambassador for Walden University and speaks to prospective students regarding college, program selection, financial aid, and her experience with both online and campus based education. Sanita has also served as an as an online instructor, distance learning site editor for the online publication BellaOnline.com Magazine, and as a life insurance underwriter. She currently holds a master’s degree in Psychology and is set to complete her PhD in Educational Psychology in November 2011.

Stephanie Merrick

Stephanie Merrick is an administrative professional, trainer, facilitator, and President of MERRICK Consulting and Training. Stephanie is a member of the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) and the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) local and national chapters, and has served on the Board of Directors in the ASTD Atlanta chapter. Stephanie also volunteers with Dress for Success Atlanta, Inc. as a Career Development Coach.

Stephanie received her bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University in Human Resources Development and her master’s at Troy State University in Human Resources
Management. She is currently a doctoral student at Walden University with a concentration in Leadership and Organizational Change.

Jackie Dawes

Jackie Dawes has worked both internationally and in corporate America for over 20 years as a trainer, facilitator and instructional designer. She is active in her community where she serves as a mentor, tutor, and volunteer instructor in adult continuing education. Jackie holds master’s degrees in Business and Project Management and is currently conducting research in the area of education and its relationship to recidivism. Her PhD in Management Education will be completed in 2011.

Annsonita Robinson

Annsonita Robinson is an Atlanta-based business development and human resources consultant. She has worked with municipal governments, non-profit agencies, small businesses and Fortune 500’s to hone best practices and innovation processes. Annsonita is passionate about cultivating diverse, competitive workforces founded on sustainable new business development in metro-Atlanta. She is a PHR designee with the Society of Human Resource Management and holds a dual certificate in organizational development & leadership development from DePaul University/Linkage, Inc. Annsonita is a doctoral candidate at Columbia Southern University, where she has also completed her MBA.