Every consultant listed here is credentialed on the Workforce Alignment Operating System and runs an active mid-market practice. Browse by specialization, region, or industry — and reach out directly.
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Each listed consultant is AILCN-certified on the Workforce Alignment Operating System (10 KPIs · 5 Health Dimensions · Contradiction Index™) and runs an active mid-market practice. Contact them directly through their profile.
Dr. Reggie R. Padin
Miami, FL
Founder and President
I'm building AILCN — the certification, platform, and network behind a new generation of independent HR and L&D consultants. The kind of consultants delivering firm-quality work to mid-market companies that can't afford McKinsey and shouldn't have to.
MBA · PhD
Instructional Technologies
Bob Elmore
Minneapolis, MN
Learning and Technology, AI, Higher Education, Cognitive Psychology
Dr. Bob Elmore has been in the eLearning industry for more than 30 years, long before it was called eLearning. He started as a graduate student at the University of Illinois and then went to work with Control Data's PLATO system, which was among the first online learning communities. He has held positions with a number of eLearning and technology companies and has been a faculty member in the graduate programs at the University of Minnesota and Capella University, among others. He was Dean of Graduate and Online Learning at the University of Northwestern, St. Paul and Dean of Academic Affairs at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
Melinda Medina is a learning strategist and instructional design leader, and the Founder of Instructional Design and eLearning Solutions, LLC, established to help organizations transform learning into scalable, future-ready solutions. “Smarter Learning Powered by AI” is both her business tagline and her guiding philosophy.
With over 20 years of experience in talent management for healthcare, higher education, and corporate training, Melinda brings a strategist’s mindset to every engagement. She helped higher education institutions successfully pivot their learning models during a time of disruption, enabling them to expand global online campuses and reach learners worldwide. Today, she is ready to lead organizations through the next transformation—leveraging generative AI, powered by adult learning theory, to reimagine the future of learning.
MS · M.Ed.
AI-Enabled LearningWorkforce Capability
Arturo Ruelas
Portland, OR
Learning Systems Architect
Education executive and nonprofit systems leader with 20 years of experience strengthening mission-driven schools across the United States and China.
Project leader with 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical sales training, medical communications, and healthcare education. I specialize in aligning learning strategy with business goals, managing complex initiatives, and exploring how AI-driven systems can enhance onboarding, performance support, and measurable impact across the enterprise.
Dr. Debbie Brockett is an accomplished executive leader and consultant specializing in leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance organizational effectiveness. Drawing on decades of experience leading complex systems, she partners with businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofits to design innovative, ethical AI strategies that drive efficiency, strengthen decision-making, and foster sustainable growth. Her work focuses on aligning technology with organizational goals to improve outcomes, streamline operations, and expand opportunities for success.
M.Ed. · Ph.D.
AI in EducationExecutive Leader
Doug Maraffa
Houston, TX
AI Systems & Augmented Intelligence Leader
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Specialization
· Workforce Strategy
· AI Readiness
· Talent Risk
· L&D ROI
· Culture & Engagement
· Capital Efficiency
· Founder Transition
Engagement type
· Workforce Diagnostic
· KPI Deep Dive
· Strategic Engagement
· Recurring Monitoring
· Fractional CHRO
Industry focus
· Professional services
· Technology
· Healthcare
· Manufacturing
· Financial services
· Multi-industry
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