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I’m Kasey Dougan, an instructional designer with 10+ years of experience turning complex concepts into clear, compelling eLearning that learners actually want to finish. Blending instructional strategy, graphic design, and the occasional well-placed animation, I craft digital learning experiences that stick.
My sweet spot? Designing interactive eLearning rooted in adult learning theory and brain science, where every click has a purpose—and no one’s falling asleep at the screen. Whether it’s onboarding, compliance, or performance-focused training, I design with intention, beauty, and results in mind.
Most of my work has been supporting government contracts for Medicare and TRICARE, I know how to keep learning secure, accessible, and aligned with regulations (and yes, I speak fluent acronyms). I bring a growth mindset, a systems-thinking approach, and just enough project management prowess to keep scope, schedule, and sanity intact.
I’m thrilled for the opportunity to give back to the Madison Area ATD Chapter by serving on the board of directors! This chapter has helped me learn and grow so much as a person and a professional. I look forward to adding my contribution to advancing our chapter.
Mike has over ten years experience in the talent development and has spent that time in various roles ranging from facilitation to managing training and is currently an instructional designer with Sentry Insurance.
While Mike has a background in technical and operational training and instructional design, he gets most excited about creating learning solutions and strategies that build the essential people skills that relate to success. As a member of ATD, Mike has grown his training skills and connections in the area and wants to give others the kind of experience he has had as part of the training community in the Madison area.
Mike is an endurance sports enthusiast and when he is not training for work he is training for his next race.
Steve has over twenty years experience in training, education, and change management, with specialties in both technical and professional development. With a Bachelor of Science in Business Education, he has had roles in customer and technical support, senior training specialist, senior change management specialist, and manager of talent development. Steve has also served as a consultant for numerous corporate clients, providing project management, database, and learning solutions. In addition, he has presented at several regional and national conferences on organizational change management, including methodology and best practices.
Steve's employment experience includes teaching roles at a software development company and a technology consulting firm. After 18 years at TDS in learning and change management, he is currently an instructor at Madison College.
Outside of his career, Steve enjoys many different recreational activities, including running, biking, hiking, and quality time with family.
Katelyn has a background in public education - previously teaching middle school science after graduating from UW-Whitewater. In 2020, she made the switch to a corporate career at Dave Jones LLC, where she is currently a Training and Development Manager pursuing her passion of empowering others. "My favorite part of my job is creating a holistic approach to training to further one's development, whether personal or professional." Katelyn is a multifaceted L&D professional whose highlighted skills include - instructional design, training evaluation, career development, and 1:1 coaching.
As a leader, Katelyn is known for her architectural mindset, which involves a strategic and systematic approach to problem solving and organizational development. She excels in designing and implementing comprehensive training frameworks that align with organizational goals.
Outside of work, Katelyn enjoys spending time outdoors, whether it's camping, hiking, biking or gardening. She is also passionate about staying involved in the community and serves as a foster care advocate and respite provider.
Sara Siekierski is a devoted, high-impact transformational leader with a passion for developing people and strengthening culture. Using her unique background in communications, training, and leadership, she’s built a strong career in organizational development spanning several different industries. Throughout the last 11 years in her organizational and people development career, Sara has taken on several different roles and moved into various leadership positions.
Sara is the Senior Talent Development Programs Manager at Unanet, a CRM and ERP software company based out of Dulles, VA. In her role, Sara is responsible for the entire talent development function for the organization, focused on onboarding, skill and career development, and leadership development. One of Sara’s proudest career moments thus far is having her Aspiring Leaders Program, which she created while at WPS Health Solutions, featured in Gartner and Harvard Business Review. Sara is a proud alumna of UW-Whitewater, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Speech, a Master's Degree in Communication, and a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management.