Hi, I'm Emily
About Me
I’m passionate about how learning has the power to transform lives, create culture, and drive growth. Over my 15 years in Learning & Development, I’ve gained diverse experience in technology, instructional design, and working across cultures. These experiences have shaped me into a creative, systems thinker who loves solving complex problems with sustainable solutions
My journey into L&D began with my time living in South Africa in service to the U.S. Peace Corps. During pre-service training, I discovered a deep connection with meaningful learning moments and the impact they can have. During my service, I worked alongside South African professionals who had fought against the apartheid, and their stories of resilience and belief in education deeply inspired me. It also fundamentally shaped how I approach my work, fostering within me a tenacious drive for excellence, and an abundance of gratitude for my avocation.
As a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), I stay grounded in data, best practices, and continuous learning. I take pride in creating impactful learning experiences, designing systems that support business transformation, and building partnerships that make L&D more accessible to all.
Outside of work, I enjoy biking, rock climbing, yoga, good coffee, and spending time with family and friends. Fun fact: the dog I adopted during my Peace Corps service has traveled with me to 2 countries, 3 states, and 4 cities!
Thought Leadership
Leader Roundtable
In this Roundtable Discussion hosted by the eLearning Designer's Academy by Tim Slade, a group of seasoned Learning & Development hiring managers provide job seekers advice on how to prepare for a job interview for a Learning Experience Designer.
Podcasts
In this episode, Emily Whitmer, provides tips on how to build a ‘remote ecosystem’, explains why psychological safety is so crucial and best practices around building culture and supporting productivity.
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Conference Sessions
Managing Creative Teams Remotely:
Fostering Trust, Candor and Community
During this DevLearn Conference session, we explored the many benefits remote work has for employees and organizations, and the new challenges it poses, particularly in creative industries like eLearning where ideation, trust, and collaboration play a key role in fostering innovation and problem solving. Addressing these new dynamics means that leaders must expand their toolbox! In this session we provided leaders with tangible guidance to support the remote workplace, and unlock the potential within their teams.
Emily In Numbers
$230,000
Revenue generated by commercial learning products
4
Languages Spoken
8
Learning Management Systems Designed
15
Years of Experience in L&D