President | Tanacha holds a Doctor of Education specializing in Instructional Technology and Distance Education and brings over 15 years of experience as a learning consultant and instructional designer. She also operates as a freelance consultant, supporting organizations in developing innovative, scalable learning solutions. Her expertise spans project management, learning design, and the implementation of digital learning platforms, ensuring that learning experiences are both engaging and effective. She enjoys outdoor activities and exploring her interests in workforce skills and employment within local and underserved communities across the US. As the Director of Webinars, Tanacha Gaines oversees the chapter’s online learning programs, ensuring that webinars are aligned with the chapter’s strategic goals and provide value to its members. In addition to her board role, Tanacha is employed at an education company, where her leadership has contributed to optimizing learning design processes and enhancing learner engagement across multiple portfolios. |
President Elect | Jeff Trovinger is a Talent Development leader and consultant with 15 years' experience in crafting people-centric talent solutions for non-profit organizations, government agencies, and retail, sales, and distribution companies. His passion for excellence and commitment to continuous learning and growth are alive in what he’s professionally realized: MBA in Organizational Leadership from Mount Saint Mary’s University (Los Angeles), ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), ATD Master Trainer certification, SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SCP) and TMI Talent Management Practitioner. From his Midwest roots to current home in Long Beach (a dream come true), Jeff’s career journey from Training Coordinator to Director and everything in between has shaped his overarching perspective on developing human potential – build connection and trust, lean into strengths, and always be learning and willing to adapt. As he embarks on this new chapter as a member of the greater Los Angeles ATD community, he is thrilled to learn from, collaborate with, and bring fresh perspectives to the current and next generation of Talent Development professionals who are also inspired and committed to making a difference in others’ personal and professional lives. |
Treasurer | Raina Tang is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that help individuals grow in their careers. She currently serves as a Corporate Trainer at a bank, where she designs and delivers compliance and product training, builds interactive e-learning, and supports system adoptions. She has led initiatives that strengthen employee capabilities, enhance compliance, and drive performance improvement. She holds a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Southern California and a Master’s degree in Educational Technology from California State University, Los Angeles. In her role as Mentor Program Manager at ATD-LA, Raina is dedicated to fostering volunteer engagement and building impactful mentor-mentee connections. |
Director of Workshops & Webinars |
Jenn Smukler is a speaker, workplace wellness expert, and founder of Alive Unlocked, helping organizations build more resilient teams and improve performance through practical nervous system regulation practices. Drawing on more than 15 years of corporate leadership experience, she blends her lived experience with a science-backed, practical toolkit that makes wellbeing actionable in the workplace. Jenn is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach trained at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
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