Instructional Designer, Facilitator, Researcher, and Talent Development Leader
Norina L. Columbaro, PhD, is an award-winning instructional designer, facilitator, researcher, and talent development leader with over two decades of experience helping professionals translate complex information into effective learning experiences. She specializes in partnering with subject matter experts—particularly in technical fields—to create training solutions that are both practical and engaging, ensuring that learning aligns with real-world applications.
Her research on adult learning, instructional design, assessment methods, and neurodiversity has been published in TD Magazine (Association for Talent Development), the International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Military.com, and AAACE’s Journal of Adult Learning. A sought-after speaker, she has presented at conferences nationwide and been a guest on multiple learning and development podcasts.
