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Megan Gutierrez

@megangutierrez

Learning strategist and instructional design leader driving measurable performance through AI-enabled, people-first L&D.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can design strategic, measurable L&D programs, lead and mentor teams, integrate AI and technology, and partner cross-functionally for performance impact.

I am a dynamic Learning & Development leader with 20+ years of experience designing scalable, award-winning learning ecosystems that align with business goals. I build AI-enhanced, people-first learning solutions—eLearning, ILT, microlearning—and lead teams to deliver high-impact results on aggressive timelines and budgets.

As founder of Taproot Learning Connections and a former L&D manager and consultant, I have driven measurable performance outcomes, managed teams of designers and developers, and partnered with stakeholders across organizations from startups to Fortune 100 clients. I am passionate about integrating technology and creativity to create adaptive learning cultures and continuously evaluate programs to ensure business alignment and learner engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & CEO

Current

Taproot Learning Connections

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Founded and lead a learning consultancy delivering custom eLearning, ILT, microlearning and AI-enhanced solutions; managed business operations and a team of up to 15 contractors to drive measurable performance improvements for clients.

Instructional Design Learning Strategy Team Leadership Performance Consulting Project Management Client Relations

Current

Part-Time Faculty/ID Instructor

Current

University of Utah

Oct 2017 - Present (8 years)

Develop and facilitate continuing-education Instructional Design courses (Storytelling in Training, SME collaboration) for the university's certificate program on a semester basis.

Instructional Design Facilitation SME Continuing Education

Learning and Development Manager

Academy Mortgage

Jul 2017 - Apr 2023 (5 years 9 months)

Established and led a hybrid L&D team that produced ~1,000 deliverables across 100+ projects annually, creating training for sales, compliance, leadership, product and new hires to drive performance change.

Team Leadership Curriculum Development ILT Stakeholder Management Project Prioritization Learning Operations

Performance Consultant

AllenComm

Jul 2014 - Jul 2017 (3 years)

Designed award-winning, blended learning solutions and documented design strategies for clients including Morgan Stanley and CEB; managed projects with budgets from $50K to $2.5M and tight timelines.

Instructional Design Curriculum Design Budgeting Stakeholder Management Blended Learning Technical Documentation Rapid Development

Training Manager and Instructional Designer

HRN Performance Solutions

Nov 2008 - Jul 2014 (5 years 8 months)

Drove 125% training revenue growth by creating new materials, designed and delivered 20+ ILT/webinar trainings, and led client support managing 200 client relationships.

Instructional Design Training Delivery Revenue Growth Client Management ILT Content Development