Join us for a lively and informative Panel Discussion and Q & A! This blended SIG event is designed for early-career/Young Professionals and joint OC/LA chapters Transitioning Professionals SIG in L & D. And our leaders from these two SIG groups will be your facilitators.
Our panel of L & D professionals will share their expertise, day-to-day experiences, and the skills that have helped them succeed.
Attendees will walk away with practical insights and a clearer roadmap to navigate the field of Learning and Development.
In addition, participants will be able to:
- Identify and describe key roles within L & D.
- Understand how different functions contribute to broader organizational learning objectives.
- Evaluate their own interests, strengths, and transferable skills to determine which roles may be the best fit and help meet their overall career goals.
About Your Panelists:
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Christina Boryk has two decades of experience in designing custom processes and procedures to facilitate learning and development product development in the most ambiguous and unpredictable environments. Her secret in managing successful product deliveries includes a watchful eye on strategy alignment, resource allocation and usage and delivery dates with a focus on consistent communication. Her project management role at St. Charles Consulting Group has been a key to her success. It has allowed her the flexibility to move from an internal role into an external one and further diversify her experience, skills and network.
Christina has served on the ATD New York City Metro Chapter Board for two years and presented at the annual ATD Chapter Leaders Conference. Additionally, she served on the ATD Los Angeles Chapter board from 2020-2022, and in 2021 led the relaunch of the Mentor Program.
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Alex Magsarili is an Instructional Designer at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Since 2017, he has contributed to digital learning, mobile app testing, and enterprise training. He designs eLearning courses, SharePoint sites, and instructional media to support clinical and operational excellence. Alex holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology from the University of Arizona.
Also, he completed the Chief Learning Officer Accelerator program and a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner certification. Outside of work, Alex enjoys powerlifting, watching movies, and networking—pursuing both personal growth and professional connections with energy, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit.
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Cyndi Nagel, Senior Manager, Talent & Organizational Development, Hyundai Motor America. With over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition, Cyndi Nagel is a passionate and results-driven leader dedicated to fostering employee growth and driving organizational success. As the Senior Manager of Talent and Organizational Development at Hyundai Motor America, she oversees global talent development initiatives impacting more than 1,200 employees.
Her career spans the retail, distribution, and manufacturing sectors, giving her a well-rounded perspective on business operations and the strategic approaches needed for sustainable growth. She is known for building impactful talent development strategies, designing effective training programs, and serving as a trusted HR business partner.
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James Oakley is an Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer
specializing in technical training for Fortune 500 companies. Formerly a high school English teacher, he now creates impactful learning experiences for adult learners—most recently building global training programs for Critical Facility Engineers at Meta Data Centers. James believes that anyone can transition into L&D, regardless of background. To support that, he leads a Special Interest Group (SIG) for professionals switching careers, offering resume reviews, portfolio tips, mock interviews, and guest panels. James is passionate about helping others find their niche and build confidence in the Learning and Development field.
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Alisa Horikawa, SIG Leader,
Young Professionals SIG
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Kesha Thomas Clark,, SIG Co-Leader,
Transitioning Professionals SIG
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Earn Professional Professional Development Points
This program is worth 1 Professional Development point.
ATD Capability Model
Each ATD-OC Learning Event will be aligned to at least one Talent Development Capability, as identified by ATD National.
This program aligns with:
Building Personal Capability:
- Collaboration & Leadership
Developing Professional Capability:
- Career & Leadership Development
- Future Readiness
Impacting Organizational Capability:
Disruption via technology will continue to be a reality for organizations and talent development functions. Talent development professionals must have the ability to identify, select, and implement the right learning and talent technologies that serve the best interests of the organization and its people. Practitioners should be able to identify opportunities to adapt and leverage the right technologies at the right time to meet organizational goals.
To find out more about the ATD Capability Model for the Training and Development Profession, visit http://tdcapability.org.
Photography and Video Waiver
By registering for this event, I do hereby give ATD Los Angeles and and its associates or assigns, or anyone acting under its authority or permission, the irrevocable and unrestricted right and permission to: capture the image, audio, and content via photograph, videotape, audiotape, transcription, or other means now available, copyright in its own name or otherwise, and use, reuse, publish, and republish any and all material of which I presented, or may have been included in presenting, in whole or in part. I consent to the use of all media now or hereafter known for illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever. I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished product or products and the advertising copy or other matter that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied. If I do not provide permission, I understand that I will not activate my web camera during virtual sessions.
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All ADA accommodations require a 21-day advanced notice by email to office@atdla.org (use Subject line: ADA Accommodations Request) so that we can reasonably search for and secure accommodations. ATD-LA cannot guarantee that accommodations can be reasonably secured with shorter notice. ATD-LA will cover costs for accommodations as required by law, for the published duration of the event only.
