Carolyn Barley, Lead, Instructional Design, SHRM | Speaker

Carolyn Barley serves as SHRM’s Lead Instructional Designer and Accessibility Program Manager. Bringing over two decades of experience, she is a seasoned learning professional adept in all aspects of learning and development, corporate university design, strategic learning, instructional design and accessibility. She has worked with 35 organizations to sophisticate their holistic learning environment. She has created eLearning, instructor led, and blended learning solutions across a suite of content, spanning from human resources, leadership, audit and tax services, adult learning and financial institutions, - across public and private sector. During her tenure at SHRM, she has played a pivotal role in several key initiatives, including the design and development of the specialty credential product line, the development of the People Manager Qualification (PMQ), overseeing content and curriculum of over 30 instructor-led programs, and leading a holistic accessibility initiative across the organization. Driven by a passion for education and a commitment to positive change, she is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives she influences, while championing awareness and action to foster a better world for all.