About Chief Learning Officer
Since 2002, Chief Learning Officer’s mission is to foster a vibrant community for learning and development professionals to connect, collaborate, and progress in their careers and the profession. We aspire to be the catalyst for growth, providing resources, insights, and opportunities for advancement within the field.

Ana Dirksen
Chief Growth Officer

Ashley St. John
Chief Content Officer,
Editor-in-Chief

Kevin Fields
Co-Chief Executive Officer

Lauren Wilbur
Co-Chief Executive Officer

Alec O’Dell
Director, Production – Media and Events

Ave Rio
Managing Editor

Elizabeth Loutfi-Hipchen
Managing Editor

Jared Hornsby
Associate Producer,
Media & Events

Joshua Ginter
Web Development

Melanie Lee
Director of Account Management

Yosenit Nevarez Rios
Events & Marketing Manager