Paul Steinfeld, founder and president of Paul Steinfeld & Associates, is a learning technology professional with strong expertise and a significant track record in designing, creating, and implementing web-based learning systems, blended learning curricula, learning management systems, and executive education programs.

Paul was previously Assistant Vice-President for Enterprise Learning Technology at MetLife and Global Training Manager at DoubleClick.  His company is dedicated to building high-quality, cost-effective, creative learning opportunities for businesses and  educational institutions. Its services include eLearning strategic consulting, LMS implementation, website development, and instructional design. Paul has over 30 years of comprehensive experience in education, technology, business, and communications, and an 18-year history of creating outstanding corporate programs for executive education. A lifelong educator, he has taught at every level from college to elementary school, including special and adult education.

As a learning-technology officer at MetLife, Paul led the creation of web-based professional development programs that had a significant impact on cost savings ($5 million in the first year).  He transformed sales training, cutting classroom time almost in half with a mix of web-based, virtual, and classroom training that supported emerging business goals, minimized sales force downtime, and better integrated work and learning. The result: cost-effective learning programs, a more productive learning environment, and greater business impact.

Paul has graduate degrees from Columbia University, is a Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and is a senior advisor to Grupo Aviador (www.aviadorgroup.com ).  When not behind a computer, Paul is a clarinetist with the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra and the 92nd  Street Y Symphonic Workshop Orchestra, as well as opera and chamber music groups in New York City.

e-mail: paul@paulsteinfeld.com

Loretta L. Donovan has enjoyed building the capabilities of employees, clients and students for over two decades. She is a passionate advocate for solving the challenges of companies, communities and partnerships through learning aligned with strategic organizational goals. An early adopter and advocate for e-learning, Loretta has contributed to The AMA Handbook of E-Learning, authoring the chapter on implementation. From the first CD-ROM based training projects she lead in the mid-1990s, to designing and teaching online graduate courses for Columbia University and New York University, on staff development and training, leading web-based learning, assessment and evaluation of e-learning, and strategic e-learning for organizational development, Loretta has seen the e-learning industry evolve and grow.

Loretta has held the top learning and organization development position within companies in the healthcare, human services and software industries. She has directed the readiness and functional analyses for LMS projects, and created instructional design standards for synchronous online workshops. Recently, she has been at the forefront of using Web 2.0 technologies for workplace learning.

Loretta completed doctoral studies in Adult & Organizational Learning at Teachers College, Columbia University. She has presented at the AMA Human Resources Conference, ASTD's TechKnowledge and TLT Group's Leadership Conference. She has served on the steering committee for AARP Foundation's Women's Leadership Circle, on the Lifelong Learning Advisory Committee at Columbia University, and on Stanford University's Educational Leadership Advisory Board. In her personal life, her interests in cooking, museums and sailing are shared with her husband, John, and three children.

e-mail: loretta@paulsteinfeld.com

As a website designer and graphic artist, Jill has used her experience in marketing and communications to help her customers in many ways - not only to deliver beautiful websites, but to help customers sharpen their presentations and better match the purpose of the content with the audience's likely learning style. Jill understands the website strategy for each site she constructs and ensures that the final product will help a business achieve its goals.

In corporations, Jill has held positions as Art Director, Marketing Communications Manager, and Senior Distance Training Consultant. At MetLife, Jill was responsible for the design and development of the user interface of the company's internal training portal for all MetLife employees. She set the standards for concept, layout, and design for all marketing materials, websites, advertisements, and presentation tools for three major business units of MetLife and worked closely with internal Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations partners to ensure that a consistent image and message was being delivered. She also designed and built a highly-regarded interactive multimedia course on selling strategies that included both basic training and case studies. Jill has also been responsible for creating national advertising campaigns as well as packaging and promotions for national marketing and training programs.

Jill has a degree in Graphic Design, and has created websites, logos, flyers, brochures, and special artwork for many businesses. She was awarded the 8th Annual Exhibition of Print - Outstanding Graphic Art Achievement Award in recognition of her design and layout work; the Life Communicators Association Award of Excellence in newsletter design; as well as other honors for packaging and promotion.

e-mail: jill@paulsteinfeld.com

As a website developer, James is especially adept at helping clients develop and implement a website strategy: creating the storyboards, prototyping the site, project managing the effort, and providing the technical training to the client after the project is completed. James is a seasoned project manager, web-based training team leader, and face-to-face instructor. He is often seen as a bridge between the technology and business needs in any technology project, but especially in the field of web-based training and development.

At MetLife, James was a driving force behind the development of one of the insurance industry's first training websites and that site's transformation into a learning, marketing, and communications portal. James went on to custom build a site dedicated to the unique learning objectives of MetLife's group insurance division, including interactive courses, testing, and certification. For the Financial Services group and the helpdesk team that supported them, James created a web-based software training database that enabled users to learn on the job and significantly reduced the volume of helpdesk calls.

At the Scudder Funds, James was a Sr. Registered Representative responsible for managing the daily workflow and on-the-job training of a team of Registered Representatives and college interns responsible for the transfer of retirement funds to the Scudder Funds and the AARP Investment Program.

James is a graduate of Rutgers University and earned a Certificate in Internet Technology from New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies.

e-mail: james@paulsteinfeld.com

Dr. Melissa DuBrowa has over 20 years of educational, business, and project management experience. Her roles have included educator, trainer, training developer, program coordinator, project manager, eLearning director, editor, writer, and department head.

In the realm of corporate instructional design, Melissa developed a centralized, national corporate-wide training program for financial service representatives for a major financial service firm in New York city. She also implemented a Virtual University for a major health insurance provider, originated content for face-to-face and online courses, and repopulated face-to-face content in the online environment. Her experience in training includes instructor-led, train-the-trainer, online, and stand-alone venues. As a curriculum developer, she is adept at writing and editing paper-based materials as well as creating storyboards for eLearning courses.

In the adult learning environment, Melissa has an extensive set of accomplishments. She served as dean and senior professor for a graduate school of education in a for-profit university setting. Melissa constructed a Master's level concentration in Instructional Design and Technology for 14 campuses located across the United States. She has also designed online and instructor-led courses in the realms of: education, health services, pharmaceuticals, and financial services. One of the courses she created focused on assessment processes and standards. It was developed for use by the entire faculty on 18 campuses to help them meet national accreditation standards.

Melissa holds a Doctorate in curriculum & instruction along with a Master's in literacy, and a  Bachelor’s in Therapeutic Recreation and Education. She has presented at local, state, and national conferences on numerous topics. Her list of publications is available on request.

Missy recently moved to the Jersey shore where she enjoys hiking, cycling, painting, and walking on the beach. She spends a lot of time entertaining weekend house guests now that she lives near the beach.

e-mail: missy@paulsteinfeld.com