Marni Baker Stein
Chief Content Officer,
Coursera

Marni Baker Stein
Chief Content Officer, Coursera
The Future of Learning Think Tank brings together a select group of education thought leaders to share ideas, define where the education industry is headed and plot a new course to help us get there.
Chief Content Officer,
Coursera
Chief Content Officer, Coursera
Co-Founder,
Skillful.ly
Co-Founder, Skillful.ly
Director, Global Technical Learning,
Microsoft
Director, Global Technical Learning, Microsoft
Vice Provost of Workforce Intelligence and Credential Integrity, Western Governors University,
Vice Provost of Workforce Intelligence and Credential Integrity, Western Governors University,
Sarah DeMark currently serves as the Vice Provost of Workforce Intelligence & Credential Integrity at Western Governors University, where she has worked since 2014. She is a strong advocate for creating value-based credentials that benefit and align both individuals and employers to improve social mobility and workforce development. While at WGU, Sarah has also served as the vice president of program development and the vice president of General Education innovation. Sarah also serves as the Executive Director of the Open Skills Network, a 2000-member coalition dedicated to advancing an open skills-based education and hiring ecosystem. She also serves on 1EdTech’s Board of Directors. Prior to WGU, Sarah spent more than 15 years at leading IT companies, such as Cisco and VMware, serving in various leadership roles where she oversaw the strategy and execution of the design, development, and deployment of innovative, large-scale assessment and certification portfolios. Sarah earned her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Arizona State University.
Principal Learning Consultant,
Discover Card
Principal Learning Consultant, Discover Card
Director – HR Learning and Development,
Citi Learning
Director – HR Learning and Development, Citi Learning
For over 25 years, Laine has worked at Citi and its predecessors leading teams across a variety of businesses and functions As Head of Learning for HR, Laine is a catalyst for Citi’s global Human Resources team, cultivating a culture where all colleagues are encouraged to be curious, engaged and innovative. By developing HR capabilities, HR colleagues step into their role as change agents for the broader organization and together, create a best-in-class HR Function.
Previously, Laine was the North America Lead for Leadership and Performance Solutions (LEAPS) where she was responsible for driving development and delivery of Citi’s leadership development programs. Prior to her role in Citi Learning, Laine was the Director of Global Equity Compensation where she was responsible for the strategy, design, implementation and administration of Citi’s global stock award and stock option programs.
Laine is also an Executive Coach and was named to Marshall Goldsmith “100 Coaches”. She speaks both at Citi and externally about leadership, coaching, and thriving in large complex organizations.
Laine holds an M.B.A. in Human Resources Management from the Zicklin School of Business - Baruch College and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Connecticut.
Managing Director,
Hammerfx
Managing Director, Hammerfx
Global Learning Manager,
McDonald's Customer Experience Teams
Global Learning Manager, McDonald's Customer Experience Teams
LaWaune Netter is a learning professional dedicated to preparing individuals for the evolving world of work. As the Global Learning Manager for McDonald's Customer Experience teams, she shapes the learning experiences of a diverse community committed to transforming the McDonald's customer experience.
With a background as an Air Force veteran and dual Master's degrees in instructional design and technology, as well as data analytics and visualization, LaWaune brings a blend of leadership, technology, and data-driven insights to education and learning technologies.
Known for her innovative approach, LaWaune introduces forward-thinking concepts, revitalizing corporate communities of practice, implementing digital adoption platforms, automation strategies, and personalization techniques all to make learning continuous and agile. She draws inspiration from outside industries and social media, creating contemporary, individualized, and engaging learning experiences.
In her previous role at Colgate-Palmolive, LaWaune's innovation and digital expertise garnered recognition with five Brandon Hall Awards and a Chairman’s Award. Her projects involving digital adoption platforms, chatbots, and personalized content have set new standards in the field.
LaWaune aspires to lead teams that adopt a human-centered approach to learning solutions, envisioning a future where experimentation and technology converge in education, guided by insights and proven successful through data. Her ultimate goal is to help others navigate the changing world of work, especially in forging new, adaptable, and personalized career pathways.
Sr. Vice President, Employer Engagement,
CompTIA
Sr. Vice President, Employer Engagement, CompTIA
Chief Product Officer,
CompTIA
Chief Product Officer, CompTIA
Thomas Reilly is the chief product officer for CompTIA, the leading non-profit trade association for the global technology industry and workforce. He provides leadership, vision and strategy across all current and emerging product lines to enable continued growth and achieve the ultimate goal of unlocking the career potential of people worldwide. Millions of current and aspiring technology workers rely on CompTIA for the training, education and professional certifications that give them the confidence and skills to work in tech.
Tom is a product leader with deep experience creating profitable, high-growth training and certification businesses. He is passionate about improving education outcomes for individual learners and moving organizations to the enhanced capabilities of online learning, including performance-based simulations, labs, virtual classrooms, adaptive practice tests and learning analytics. Prior to his current role, Tom was the senior vice president for CompTIA Learning, a division that provided innovative, highly effective online learning and certification opportunities to IT professionals worldwide.
Before joining CompTIA in 2012 Tom worked in executive and senior management positions in product management, product marketing and program management for organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 1000 companies. He is a graduate of the University of Connecticut (Bachelor of Arts, English).
Director, Global Learning Strategy, VMWare Learning,
VMWare
Director, Global Learning Strategy, VMWare Learning, VMWare
CEO,
Netcom Learning
CEO, Netcom Learning
CEO,
Amesite Inc.
CEO, Amesite Inc.
Head of Global Education,
Adobe
Head of Global Education, Adobe
Vice President, Head of Enterprise Learning & Development,
DaVita
Vice President, Head of Enterprise Learning & Development, DaVita
Sr. Learning Architect,
Cisco
Sr. Learning Architect, Cisco