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Allen Dunkle, Education Industry Executive Allen Dunkle is an experienced education executive with expertise in leveraging technology paired with world-class services. In 2012, Allen took on the role of Chief Learning Officer at one of the largest Healthcare IT Company in the U.S. where he was responsible for all learning and education initiatives, programs, and […]

Dr. Jim Berry, Director of Technology Dr. Jim Berry has over twenty years of technology management experience in the corporate, federal government, scientific, and higher education environments. Dr. Berry has spent the past ten years focused on higher education applications, distance learning, and software development for a large, national university. Dr. Berry earned a bachelor’s

Congratulations to the following Advisors who have recently been accepted to join the Network! Linda Briesacher – President, Focus-edu Linda brings thirty years of industry experience, a deep understanding of sales management, and an extensive network of connections in the education space to the Gilfus Advisors Network. In her current role at Focus-edu, Linda utilizes

Jane Hatterer, Digital Media and Online Strategist Jane is leads teams at the cutting edge of operational and strategic development at education institutions and media organizations. She currently serves as a policy advisor to the iZone, a community of innovative New York City schools, where she, among other responsibilities, provides strategic counsel and researches policy

Floyd Saner, e-Learning Consultant Floyd Saner has more than forty years of work experience that spans the fields of engineering, teaching, and administration. Since 2003, his work has focused on educational technology and online learning in a variety of settings.  Floyd’s background in technology and education enables him to address the full scope of online

Tommy White – Director of the Institute for Public-Private Partnerships Tommy White is the current Director and co-founder of the Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3), a leading international adult continuing education provider of accredited (IACET and CPE) online and blended classroom courses for a diverse global, adult audience. Mr. White has over 25 years’ experience

Troy Gorostiza – Principal, Knowledge Stream Troy is a consulting and learning solutions expert with over fourteen years of hands-on and management experience across multiple industries, specializing in solution consulting, Learning/Talent system selection and management, business development and custom development for ILT, eLearning, and performance support and mobile. He has significant experience leading web application

Gregory Hubbell, CEO, Sound Reading Solutions Greg is the CEO for Sound Reading Solutions, an Ithaca-based education software company. The company has created proprietary reading therapy software that raises K-12 reading scores and works to cure dyslexia. Greg also frequently works with Cornell University, where he is involved with Change Management Initiatives of all types.

Joan is a digital analytics and market research professional with a decade of combined experience in customer-facing roles in the market research, technical support, and customer service industries. Joan also has experience in delivering strategic recommendations for MBA programs, with a focus on career services, degree value, and competitive analysis. Joan earned a Bachelor’s degree

Candace brings over a decade of experience in the design and implementation of online educational services in higher education, corporate, medical, government, and the public school arena. She has extensive knowledge of distance learning, telecommunication based instructional strategies, computer-assisted learning, professional development, technological literacy, and systemic educational reform. Candace is expertly skilled in application of

Denise Spencer, Senior Instructional Designer Denise is Principal and Senior Instructional Designer at Training Solutions Plus. She has over twenty years of experience designing and developing training courses and holds expertise in adult learning principles, course conversions, instructional design and technology applications. Denise is skilled in the ISD methodology including its application of Section 508

Dr. Kenneth E. Hartman, Former President of Drexel eLearning, Inc. Dr. Hartman was Chief Executive of Drexel eLearning, Inc., a for-profit subsidiary of Drexel University, from April 2005-August 2012. He was responsible for overall operational and fiscal performance of the subsidiary that provided over 100 fully online degree programs to nearly 8,000 adult learners. Dr.

Todd Rodgers, Principal at Rodgers Research Group Todd founded Rodgers Research Group, a CTO consultancy, and focuses on delivering internet solutions, development and design staffing, hosting, and expert advice. He brings a decade of management experience at the VP Engineering/CTO level. More recently, Todd served as the VP of Engineering for Avenue100 Media Solutions, a

Melissa Scott, Technology Integration Specialist at Flint Hill School Melissa is a technology specialist who is experienced in the planning and implementing of new technologies and web 2.0 tools within school communities. Melissa received a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education from Bloomsburg University and a Master’s of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, from George Mason

George Tamas, CEO Governet George is the Chief Executive Officer of Governet, a leader in Web-based curriculum management for colleges and universities and specializing in statewide system deployments. He received his Bachelor’s in Mathematics from UCLA and went on to teach Mathematics and Computer Science for several years. George has since assumed leadership roles at

Dr. Nofal is a higher education consultant with a geographic focus in the UAE and Middle East. In 2001, Hisham earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Texas Tech University. Dr. Nofal has helped international higher education providers establish a presence in Dubai and the UAE free zones and has experience on both the academic