Meet Debbie
A seasoned learning architect, Debbie blends her passion for technology with over 30 years of experience to deliver innovative, immersive learning solutions. Specializing in unifying tools and platforms into scalable programs, she drives exceptional user experiences and measurable results, making a lasting impact in the talent development space.
Debbie's Story
Debbie Richards is a learning architect and self-proclaimed tech enthusiast. With over three decades of experience, she has consistently guided enterprise teams in crafting immersive learning programs that yield tangible results. Her expertise is creating a well-defined vision and roadmap, uniting various tools, platforms, and content into user-friendly, scalable solutions that deliver exceptional user experiences.
Her commitment to the field extends beyond her professional role, as she passionately mentors fellow learning professionals and holds a director position at L&D Cares, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing coaching, mentoring, and resources to talent development professionals, enabling them to excel in their careers.
In addition to her remarkable career achievements, Debbie's contributions to the learning community are evident in her role as the past president of the Association of Talent Development, Houston chapter, and as a former national advisor for ATD chapters. Her dedication to knowledge dissemination is further demonstrated through her authorship of "Seeing the Possibilities With Augmented Reality" and "Preparing Your Organization for New Technologies" publications in ATD's TD at Work series.
Debbie's profound impact on the learning industry is exemplified by her recognition as a "Guild Master" by the Learning Guild in 2022. This prestigious accolade acknowledges her consistent and high-quality contributions to the community, transforming it into a thriving hub for learning and innovation.