Daya Nelson is a seasoned learning design leader with over a decade of experience developing innovative educational programs for diverse industries, including higher education, healthcare, corporate training, and alternative medicine. As the CEO of Instructional Ink, she specializes in creating customized multimedia courses and implementing cutting-edge learning technologies to align educational initiatives with strategic organizational goals. Her expertise spans instructional design, curriculum development, and user experience design, ensuring impactful, accessible, and engaging learning experiences.

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Daya has collaborated with global teams and industry thought leaders to deliver high-quality digital learning products. As Chief Learning Officer at Knowledge Group Consulting, she spearheaded executive programs with renowned experts like Marshall Goldsmith and Martin Lindstrom. During her tenure at Emeritus, she led the design of executive education programs in partnership with top-tier institutions, including Columbia Business School and the Wharton School, managing end-to-end program development and ensuring alignment with learner needs and organizational objectives.

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Known for her ability to combine instructional theory with practical implementation, Daya brings a learner-first approach to every project. Fluent in English and French, she fosters collaboration across diverse teams while staying at the forefront of learning technology advancements. Outside of her professional endeavors, she is passionate about Ayurvedic practices, sustainable community development, and lifelong learning.