DETCHE 2021

Creating educational opportunities for students who would not otherwise be able to attend university is at the core of Takiya’s mission for her work in the California State University system. Presently, she is the Director of Instructional Technology at California State University... Read More →

I'm an product design engineer who's found a home in the academy. User-centered design is my stock in trade, and I serve a broad learning community, creating spaces and processes that support their academic goals. Talk to me about classrooms, furniture and technology!

Nathaniel Wildes is an Interactive Instructional Media Manager at the University of California Riverside, where he oversees the production of instructional media for online delivery. He holds a M.S. in STEM Education with a concentration in Instructional Technology and teaches graduate... Read More →

I am the manager of instructional technology at Chapman University. I hold an M.A.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction and a Certificate in Instructional Design from the Online Learning Consortium. The best part of my job is collaborating with faculty and staff on their use of educational... Read More →

Stephanie is the Director of Education for the UCSF Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science. She taught ESOL before joining UCSF and the department in 2013. She worked in the School of Dentistry from 2018-2022, and is now back with physical therapy, supervising a small... Read More →

Gina Gaiser (she/her) is an Instructional Designer, Media Producer, and Educator, delivering online technology solutions to the UC community since 2002.

Lisa is an Instructional Designer in the UCSF Library. She has over 20 years of experience working with UCSF faculty to enhance learning experiences. She enjoys doing her part to provide faculty with creative methods that integrate technology into the classroom to enhance teaching... Read More →

Xinxin Huang is a Senior Educational Technologist at UCSF School of nursing. She collaborates with faculty in their pursuit of technology-enhanced teaching. She supports the implementation of technologies school and campus wide. These solutions improve the student experience and... Read More →

My name is Sarah Blake, and I am pursuing a Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction. As an Instructional Analyst at Chapman University, I assist faculty with technology to support teaching and learning. My team and I create, design, and... Read More →

My name is Elena Marusak, and I am an Instructional Technologist at Chapman University.  I love supporting faculty in their use of Canvas and other technologies that facilitate teaching and learning!  Prior to joining the Educational Technology Services team at Chapman, I supported... Read More →

Israel Fletes is the Director of Academic Technology in the XCITE Center of UC Riverside. With over 30 years of dedication in the technology support field and a First-Gen student himself, Israel brings a unique insight to achieving customer success from integrating traditional practices... Read More →

I am the Educational technology Support Manager at Chapman University. In this role, I assist in collaborative planning with colleagues across the campus to promote and support digital scholarship, digital literacy, and technological fluency.My educational background is in Arts and... Read More →