# Dr. Jason Torres **EdTech strategist · Learning designer · Transformational leader · Instructor/Facilitator · Community builder · Systems designer · Digital storyteller · genAI integrator · Mentor** ## A short bio ![[HS-CIRCLE-JT-75.png|right|300]] Welcome to my site! I'm glad that you found me and if you're landing here from [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasontorresedd/), then I hope that maybe we can work together. I am an educational technology strategist, learning design leader, instructor, builder, and systems architect. I have a passion for start-ups and new initiatives, transformative work, and just solving problems through learning solutions. I'm really good at standing up and driving educational initiatives, ideating and executing on the use of educational technologies, building operational excellence, optimizing systems, and generating solutions to a range of problems with teams. But I really just love big challenges and creating learning ecosystems that help propel people towards growth and empowerment. I started my career teaching in China after completing my undergraduate degree. This included teaching English and American culture to K-12 and university students, then teaching teachers on my use of educational technology and active learning. I returned to the U.S. and decided to continue down an education focused path by pursuing an education doctorate. And in that time, I continued to teach in-service and pre-service K-12 teachers. Since then I have held various educational/learning oriented roles in higher-education, international organizations, and in business consulting. I hold an **Education Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Instructional Technology** with a minor in **Management Information Systems** from Texas Tech University and a **Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in Government** with a minor in **Asian Studies** from The University of Texas-Austin. Since completing my doctorate I have held positions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the International Monetary Fund, Booz Allen Hamilton, and The George Washington University. > [!check]+ Seeking a new chapter > After 5 years with The George Washington University as the *Director of Strategic Digital Learning Initiatives* in the Center for Teaching Excellence, **I am actively seeking the next chapter**. In early Summer 2025, my position was eliminated as part of cost-cutting and reorganization measures among the broader political upheaval and financial uncertainty in higher-education. It happened unexpectedly, but not without total surprise given announced plans to cut 3% of the budget across all colleges, schools, and departments. So I'm looking for/towards the next professional chapter. ## Page jump The following are some examples of what I've done over the years as a contributor and leader of teams. Please see the my *[professional](https://jasontorresedd.com/about-s5)* section for full highlights. The following however are some places to start: - **High-level** - [[2023, genAI Strategic roadmap]] - [[2021, GW-Adobe Science Education Initiative]] + [[2022-2023, SEI Program]] - [[making work visible]] - [[teaching philosophy]] - **Operations** - [[GWU Project management]] - [[IMF Project management]] - **Learning design and creative** - [[2025, Teaching Day]] - [[2024, Getting started with genAI (video)]] - [[2017-2018, FCBLx video design]] - [[2016, MOOC video design]] - [[2014-2018, MOOC architecture]] - [[2013, Application period]]