Janine McDonald has served for more than two years as Co-Chair and facilitator of the Organization Development Special Interest Group, which attracts professionals from ASTD-OC, the National Human Resources Association, and other professional associations. Thanks to Janine’s constant outreach to the Orange County business community, the OD SIG’s featured speakers include a wide range of internal OD practitioners, which are a major factor in its popularity.

She is actively involved with Make-A-Wish and other nonprofit organizations and helps match nonprofits in need of L&D services with professionals seeking to expand their resumes and grow their skills.

Janine is a previous ASTD Board member and Vice President of Marketing. She mentors professionals new to the field and spreads the word about ASTD-OC as a public speaker and as an instructor at Brandman University.

Janine is founder and CEO of J9 Leading Solutions.