California Young Professionals SIGThe California YP SIG is a collaborative community of young learning and talent development professionals from the ATD Los Angeles, ATD Orange County, ATD San Dieg and ATD Golden Gate Chapters. | Upcoming Events
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Meet the YP TeamNairee Bedikian (she/her), ATD-Los Angeles YP Coordinator Nairee is a learning and talent development professional and storyteller at heart. Similar to her ATD Young Professionals peers, she has years of experience in corporate and higher education industries. She currently works at The Walt Disney Company supporting learning, inclusion, and talent development. Her passion is to drive high-value impactful programs alongside unique engagement opportunities for employees at all levels in an organization. She received her M.A. in Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University - Los Angeles and her B.A. in Psychology from California State University, Northridge. Nairee’s fun fact is that her dogs are the reason she was offered two of her recent roles. She is so excited to be involved in the SoCal Young Professionals SIG and to provide learning and connection opportunities with fellow peers in this career field. Jessica Del Rosario (she/her), ATD-Orange County YP Coordinator Jessica is a learning and talent development professional with experience in both corporate and higher education. She currently works in the healthcare industry as an Instructional Designer. Her attention to detail shines during the entire ADDIE process and believes in creating a cohesive learning experience from start to finish. Bridget Randall (she/her), ATD-San Diego President Bridget leans into the ATD capability model, by focusing her leadership on collaboration, encouraging teamwork, and respectful relationships amongst the Board Directors and volunteers. Outside of ATD, she promotes Talent Development best practices as a Learning Consultant at Skillsoft, where she partners with her clients to identify root causes and ensure learning solutions make a measurable impact on their businesses. Bridget’s experience includes building innovative learning solutions from the ground up including designing, facilitating, and managing learning programs throughout the entire learning lifecycle. Since COVID she has partnered with Your Flock.uk, a digital coaching platform built to help remote teams discover and strengthen their core values. Most nights you can find her walking along the north county coast enjoying a stunning sunset.
youngprofessionals@tdgoldengate.org Remy is a talent development professional who expresses a love for building community and believes the way to do this is through engagement and learning initiatives. Remy is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), PMP, SHRM-SCP, and holds a Masters of Education. She has managed and created several L&D programs throughout her career. She started out working in the higher education sector and has transitioned to supporting non-profits since moving to the USA from Canada. Since 2021, Remy has been leading the study group for the Golden Gate Chapter, supporting those looking to pursue APTD/CPTD certifications. She is excited to support the TD Young Professional community grow with this SIG! RESOURCESOnline CoursesBooksDesigning Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life |