# A collection of professional examples This section provides examples and highlights of the various works that I have contributed to and/or led in my career. Some are collections of individual and collaborative works. Some are examples of how I lead within an organization. And some address my experience *designing for learning*. All together, **this section is a portfolio and a story**. ## Building community Highlights some examples of building community in support of teaching, learning, research, and work. I have sought to be a part of communities where I can learn, where I can make human connections, where I can contribute, and where action can originate towards service. > [!info]- For additional insight > Please see [[CV#Leadership and service]] and my [[teaching philosophy]] and [[research statement]]. ## Creations and contributions Provides a **collection of work examples** that have added meaningful value to organizations and teams. Examples of work provided in this section come from my time teaching, working at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and at George Washington University (GWU). ## Design for learning Provides background to the overall outcomes I have had on teams over my career. I highlight some creations during my time teaching, working as an Instructional Designer, and leading design teams. However, more information about teaching experiences are included in section 6. > [!info]- For additional insight > Please see my [[about section 6]] to get discover more information about my teaching philosophy and experience. ## Leadership and management Provides insight into my leadership style. Here I describe a bit about my philosophy and what inspires me in leadership, I show examples highlighting the importance I place on *[[making work visible]]*, and I delve into various tools I use to manage effective team operations. ## Talks and presentations Provides details of presentations and discussions that I have been invited to led or co-deliver. Embedded versions of slide decks are provided. For most, I fully designed the content. When speaking to certain subject-matter-experts, I have strived to deliver with a partner to increase the power of the communications. > [!info]- For additional insight > Please see [[CV#Presentations and panels]] to see a list of presentations and connect to their associated pages. ## Workshops Provides details of workshops that I have led or co-led, along with embedded slide decks. These are artifacts of educational programming I created to drive professional development. In some cases, I partnered with others to increase learning and awareness of support available to participants. > [!info]- For additional insight > Please go to [[CV#Workshops]] to see a list of workshops and connect to their associated pages.