# Dr. Jason Torres **Director · EdTech strategist · Systems designer · Human-centered designer · Change management leader · Instructor · Aspiring educational researcher** ## A short bio ![[HS-SQUARE-JT.jpeg|right|250]] Welcome! I am a learning design leader, educator, technology enthusiast, media designer, and systems architect. I'm really good at creating initiatives and strategies for the use of educational technologies, optimizing systems to drive operational excellence, working through problems and generating solutions with teams, gathering and analyzing data for decisions, and translating content and building bridges for cross-functional team work. I started my career teaching K-12, higher-education, and teachers in China. Then as a doctoral student I taught in-service and pre-service K-12 teachers for 4.5 years. And since then I have held various educational 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the International Monetary Fund, Booz Allen Hamilton, and The George Washington University. > [!check]+ Starting June 2025 > I am a free-agent after 5 years with The George Washington University as the *Director of Strategic Digital Learning Initiatives* in the Center for Teaching Excellence. My position was eliminated as part of cost-cutting and reorganization measures. It happened unexpectedly, but not without total surprise given announced plans in May to cut 3% of the budget across all colleges, schools, and departments. So I'm looking for/towards the next professional chapter. ## Page highlights 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** - [[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]]