Kippen de Alba ChuKippen de Alba Chu

Born and raised in Hawaii, I have spent countless hours on and in the water regardless of whether it was at a beach or in a pool. This has given me the perspective that our world is actually an ocean continent separated by land masses. In order to navigate such vast distances, one has to account for a myriad of factors (context) and rely on many kinds of relationships (networking) in order to reach a destination.

My professional journey started as a staff member for the Hawaii State House of Representatives where I learned the value of patience and compromise. Transitioning to the nonprofit sector, I led Iolani Palace, a National Historic Landmark and the former official royal residence for the Hawaiian monarchy, for 12 years. In early 2019, I moved to Texas to work at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History for three years, then did a brief stint as the CEO for the Institute for Learning Innovation. In October 2024, I was named the President and CEO of Fort Worth Sister Cities International.

Matt CrosslinMatt Crosslin

Dr. Matt Crosslin is currently an Instructional Designer II at Orbis Education, where he works with faculty to create student-centered, active learning-based courses. He is also part-time faculty at the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley, where he teaches Masters and Doctoral courses in Educational Technology and Instructional Design. Matt holds a Ph.D. in Learning Technologies from the University of North Texas, a Master of Education in Educational Technology from UT Brownsville, and a Bachelors of Science in Education from Baylor University. His research interests include learning pathways, sociocultural theory, learner agency, heutagogy, learning theory, and open educational practices. Prior to working at Orbis, he spent nearly 15 years at the University of Texas at Arlington as both a Learning Innovation Researcher and an Instructional Designer. He has been involved in education since 1994, but he created his first web page in 2000 - which he used to deliver supplemental materials to an 8th grade Science class he was teaching at that time.

Alaina DoyleAlaina Doyle

Dr. Alaina Doyle is the Director of Learning and Development at Tarrant County College, where she leads strategic professional development initiatives aligned with institutional goals. With over 20 years of experience in talent development across financial services and higher education, she has led enterprise learning strategies and leadership development initiatives that drive organizational growth.

As a U.S. military veteran herself, Alaina is dedicated to helping others navigate change and career growth through her business, Flourish Coaching and Consulting, which provides leadership coaching and transition support for veterans and mid-career professionals.

She holds a PhD in Learning Technologies from the University of North Texas, along with an MBA and MS in Human Resource Management from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Alaina serves as Co-Chair of the UNT College of Information Leadership Board and is a member of the Fort Worth Chapter of the Association for Talent Development. Her work has been recognized through national awards, publications, and keynote presentations.

Bikram Kumar SinghBikram Kumar Singh

Dr. Bikram Kumar Singh is a well-known corporate training and organizational learning figure with over 26 years of expertise in L&D and training consulting for Fortune 500 companies. He is the Chief Executive Officer of BK One Learning, a global Top-20 training outsourcing company, and an award-winning training leader and Chief Learning Officer award recipient. As a specialist in organizational learning and performance improvement, Dr. Singh has trained over 70,000 professionals across 45 countries, partnering with global giants like Alphabet, Meta, American Express, Wipro Technologies, Microsoft, Dell, McKinsey, PWC, Deloitte, KPMG, AT&T, Capital One, and Wipro Technologies. His work includes transformative projects with top Fortune-500 companies to boost performance metrics, establish corporate academies and learning organizations to achieve significant productivity and performance gains, and develop new-hire and continuous improvement training frameworks and strategies for the BPO industry, ensuring consistent CSAT and NPS targets across India and the Philippines.

Holding a Ph.D. and MS in Learning Technologies and Workforce Performance from the University of North Texas, an MBA from IMT-Ghaziabad, and a Master-Black-Belt in Six Sigma, Dr. Singh excels in creating actionable learning frameworks using cutting-edge learning technologies and data analytics. His expertise spans adult learning theories, instructional design, agile methodologies, and CX enhancement, bridging operations, training, and quality on the same platform to drive business outcomes for global corporations and governments.

Kendria TaylorKendria Taylor

Kendria is the President and Principal Consultant at TG8 Solutions Insight, a Learning and Development firm she founded in 2018. TG8 specializes in developing and retaining talent through training in communication, collaboration, and conflict navigation. Renowned for her high-energy and engaging facilitation style, she delivers experiential training sessions that are both impactful and memorable. Her “out-of-the-box” methods consistently produce innovative, long-lasting results tailored to organizational needs, keeping participants excited and engaged.

With over 20 years of experience, her past roles include Senior Consultant, Director, Vice President, and Interim CEO for various nonprofit and corporate industries. Her expertise in operations and organizational development drove measurable success in every role. She is a 2003 graduate and holds a Bachelor’s of Applied Arts and Science degree from the University of North Texas and a Master’s from Amberton University. Kendria gives her time as an alumnus in many ways, such as providing paid internships through her firm, leadership roles for the Black Alumni Network including President, and serving on the President's Community Advisory Council. With clients such as Lockheed Martin, Texas Instruments, and the City of Denton, she is excited about bringing her expertise to the Learning Technologies Advisory Board.

Brent TincherBrent Tincher

Dr. Tincher is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the defense and aerospace industry, where he has led initiatives at the intersection of technology, innovation, and organizational change. His research focuses on applied theory in digital transformation and change management, as well as the integration of artificial intelligence and emerging quantum technologies into defense sustainment strategies.

With a deep understanding of complex systems and forward-looking solutions, Dr. Tincher brings a strategic perspective to advisory roles, grounded in both academic rigor and practical expertise. His work supports the modernization of defense infrastructures and the advancement of data-driven decision-making in mission-critical environments.

Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Tincher is a dedicated husband and father of two, whose values are shaped by a strong commitment to family and community. He enjoys spending his free time engaging in thoughtful conversation, games, movies, and a wide range of books that explore both technical and philosophical themes.

As a member of the advisory board, Dr. Tincher offers not only technical depth and leadership insight but also a balanced worldview that prioritizes integrity, collaboration, and long-term vision. His presence strengthens any strategic initiative aimed at transforming complex systems for the challenges of tomorrow.