We believe in
Real learning.
Real Results.
We’re women-led and operated. Nova began in 2016 in response to global, cultural, and business shifts that are redefining the way we work. In a world of constant change, people need relevant, continuous learning to stay ahead, lead confidently, and consistently perform at their best.
Our point of view
Learning doesn't underperform just because the content isn't good; it underperforms when the delivery doesn't land. Nova believes results-driven learning takes more than just great material.
It's about clear communication, meaningful assessment, and seamless execution. Get those right, and you spark transformation.
Our Staff
Aireen Arellano
Graphic Designer
Aireen Arellano (she/her)
Aireen Arellano is a brand designer whose work has been featured on AdWeek, AdAge, Refinery29, and Forbes.
Andrew Eninger
Instructional Designer
Andrew Eninger (he/him)
Andy is a storyteller and trainer who brings over 25 years of executive and leadership training experience to program design, development, and facilitation.
Angela Lin
Data Scientist
Angela Lin (she/her)
Angela brings a lens of actuarial and data analysis to quantitative research and learning program assessment.
Ariana Puentes-Graham
Client Advocate
Ariana Puentes-Graham (she/her)
Ariana is a client advocate who holds an M.A. in Organizational and Multicultural Communication with a concentration in Learning & Development, along with nearly a decade of experience in client services.
Becca Glodoski
Strategy
Becca Glodoski (she/her)
Becca has 15 years of experience developing learning and training products and programs for corporations, government agencies, and universities.
Benjamin Henning
Project Manager
Benjamin Henning (he/him)
Benjamin brings 25+ years of experience building and sustaining the logistics engine for complex projects and programs.
Brynne Hovde
Operations
Brynne Hovde (she/her)
Brynne brings over 20 years of experience in client services, organizational development, and learning to bear to lead Nova's operational processes.
C.J. Arellano
Content
C.J. Arellano (he/him)
C.J. is an editor and content creator who specializes in bringing learning to life through digital media.
Casey Pilkenton
Project Manager
Casey Pilkenton (she/her)
Casey has over a decade of live learning and production management experience running training programs across the globe.
Christina Sterzel
Project Manager
Christina Sterzel (she/her)
Christina has a decade of logistics and operational efficiency perience, with a focus on implementing the proper tools/resources for successful training program delivery.
Facie Chiwanza
Client Advocate
Facie Chiwanza (she/her)
Facie is a global client services leader with a consultative approach across to building transformative relationships and learning programs.
Gabe Taylor
Project Manager
Gabe Taylor (he/them)
Gabe builds upon his experinece in SaAS customer success, higher ed, and theater production to manage the logistics of some of Nova's most complex and high-volume learning programs.
Jaci Devine
Measurement & Commincations
Jaci Devine (she/her)
Dr. Devine specializes in strategic communication and research and measurement within organizations of all sizes, and brings that perspective to her role as Nova's Research and Strategic Communications lead.
Jasmine Nelson
Branding
Jasmine Nelson (she/her)
Jasmine brings over 10 years of public relations experience to Nova's brand building, conference, and speaking engagements.
Jemia Williams
Instructional Designer
Jemia Williams (she/her)
Jemia is a strategist and facilitator with an MBA and experience designing and implementing training programs for over 50 corporate, university, and government agency clients.
Lilli Parks
Marketing
Lilli Parks (she/her)
Lilli leverages her expertise in web design, graphic design, and online marketing to support clients committed to making a social impact.
Monique Rooker
Communications
Monique Rooker (she/her)
Monique has a decade of progressive media experience in communications strategy, entertainment branding, political communications and government relations.
Nan Wang
eLearning Developer
Nan Wang (she/her)
Nan creates engaging and effective learning experiences that help organizations and individuals navigate change.
Noor Ali
Learning Delivery
Noor Ali (she/her)
Noor holds an MSW and is a learning designer and trainer with over 15 years of experience developing programs that center on intergroup dialogue and multipartial facilitation.
Rachel Breidster
Instructional Designer
Rachel Breidster (she/her)
Rachel is a results-driven leader with over 20 years of experience across learning and organizational development, from assessments and curriculum design to facilitation and program evaluation.
Reba Chaisson
Researcher
Reba Chaisson (she/her)
Nan creates engaging and effective learning experiences that help organizations and individuals navigate change.
Taylor Witten
Learning Operations
Taylor Witten (she/her)
Taylor designs and builds Nova's learning operation tools, bringing to bear over a decade of experience managing multimodal engagements and complex content development projects.
Tiffany Hudson
Accounts
Tiffany Hudson (she/her)
Tiffany has over 15+ years of experience working with hundreds of clients to develop recommendations for their critical learning engagements.
Our Faciltators
Alice Ragland
Facilitator
Alice Ragland (she/her)
Dr. Ragland holds a Ph.D. in Multicultural and Equity Studies in Education, and brings her academic excellence and expansive perspective to facilitating learning and training programs.
Anthony Holmes
Facilitator
Anthony (Tony) Holmes (he/they)
Tony has 30+ years of facilitation experience, guiding participants to use authenticity and reflection to tap into their extraordinary potential.
Becca Barish
Facilitator
Becca Barish (she/they)
Becca is a facilitator and Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in leading learning programs across all levels of an organization to operationalize their goals
Chriselle Almeida
Facilitator
Chriselle Almeida (she/her)
Chriselle brings her background in Arts and Education to lead engaging learning sessions and bring training concepts to life.
Erica Ross
Facilitator
Erica Ross (she/her)
Erica is bilingual in Spanish and leverages her MBA and strategic expertise to design engaging, experiential learning environments that drive meaningful growth.
Jason Ball
Facilitator
Jason Ball (he/him)
Jason Ball is an Organizational Development leader, designing training programs using the ADDIE/Agile method and holds certifications in Insights Discovery, Culture Change, Situational Leadership II, and Kirkpatrick Evaluation.
Jazmen Conner
Facilitator
Jazmen Conner (she/her)
Jazmen has a Master’s degree in Peace and Justice and brings deep expertise in leading complex conversations and navigating organizational dynamics.
JJ McNeal
Facilitator
JJ McNeal (he/they)
JJ is a facilitator, artist, and technologist whose facilitation practice focuses on building psychological safety and creating space for dynamic dialogue.
John Loos
Facilitator
John Loos (he/him)
John is a writer and facilitator with 10+ years of experience leading learning and training programs focused on storytelling, leadership, and structural insights
Justin Key
Facilitator
Justin Key (he/him)
Justin has designed and facilitated learning and speaker programs across the globe, leveraging his MBA and background in performance to create highly engaging and impactful training.
Kristin Patton
Facilitator
Kristin Patton (she/they)
Kristin Patton champions the intersection of art, community building, and policy, helping organizations dismantle oppressive structures and foster lasting, inclusive change.
Lesley Ann Brown Henderson
Facilitator
Lesley Ann Brown Henderson (she/her)
Dr. Brown Henderson is the AVP for Inclusion at Northwestern University, who guides the development of Nova's training programs with a strategic, inclusion-focused lens for diverse learners.
Manuela Vazquez
Facilitator
Manuela Vazquez (she/her)
Manuela is a facilitator, designer, and Spanish–English translator who brings adaptability and creativity to designing effective learning spaces.
Marla Caceres
Facilitator
Marla Caceres (she/her)
Marla has global and cross-cultural experience leading training programs and qualitive insights collection and reflection.
Maya Puentes
Facilitator
Maya Puentes (she/her)
Maya fosters space for reflection and growth through vulnerability, recognizing its power to drive sustainable change.
Monique Castro
Facilitator
Monique Castro (she/her)
Monique is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified coach, bringing over 16 years of experience across health, wellness, community organizing, and education.
Nama Khalil
Facilitator
Nama Khalil(she/her)
Dr. Khalil is a sociocultural anthropologist whose facilitation focuses on critical cultural competency, media literacy, race and racism, and expressive culture.
Nooshin Valizadeh
Facilitator
Nooshin Valizadeh (she/her)
Dr. Valizadeh is a facilitator and educator who approaches every initiative with an appreciation for the interconnected nature of identity and the challenges faced by marginalized communities.
Robert Brown
Facilitator
Robert Brown (he/him)
Robert is the Director of Social Justice Education at Northwestern University, who leads social justice initiatives and advises on Nova's training programs with a focus on academic rigor.
Sally Arif
Facilitator
Sally Arif (she/her)
Dr. Arif is a tenured professor, author, pharmacist, and speaker who cultivates an ethos of connection where identities and experiences are honored and seen as an asset.
Sayjal Joshi
Facilitator
Sayjal Joshi (she/her)
Sayjal has been facilitating cross-industry learning sessions for corporate, government, and nonprofit ogranizations for over 15 years, with a focus on building trust through empathy and humor.
Stacey Johnson
Facilitator
Stacey Johnson (she/her)
Stacey brings over 20 years of experience as a facilitator, consultant, and coach, specializing in leadership, communication, cultural competency, organizational development, and DEI.
Tyrabia Womble
Facilitator
Tyrabia Womble (she/her)
Tyrabia is a facilitator whose transformative and inclusive approach to tackling complex issues results in lasting positive change behavioral evolution.
Vernon Mina
Facilitator
Vernon Mina (he/him)
Vernon leverages his background as a writer, performer, and facilitator to engage participants, foster growth, and support behavioral growth.
Wendy Barbera
Facilitator
Wendy Barbera (she/her)
Wendy has 10+ years facilitating virtual and live learning workshops through education, application and guided practice.
