State of the Skills Gap 2023: Challenges and Opportunities in Supporting a Post-Pandemic Workforce

Dennis Bonilla

Dean, Wiley Edge Global Academy

Dennis Bonilla is an industry-recognized digital learning and technology transformation strategist specializing in the integration of adult learning, neuroscience, digital learning technologies, curriculum, data analytics, and corporate and higher education strategies for the modern, multi-generational workforce. In his role as dean of the Wiley Edge Global Academy, Dennis is responsible for all aspects of Academy operations around the globe, which include education solutions sales support, content design and development, instructional delivery, the Academy Global Learning and Teaching model, success metrics, and badging and credentialing. He has worked for and consulted at Fortune 100 companies in the technology, manufacturing, energy, and healthcare industries and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  

David Capranos

Director, Market Strategy & Research, Wiley University Services

David Capranos is the director of market strategy and research at Wiley University Services. In managing the market research team, David conducts extensive research to identify market opportunities and potential challenges and highlight academic programs that align with current demand. His team plays a vital role in determining the viability of educational programs in the online market and helping universities stay ahead of industry and market trends. David has a background as a business analyst in higher education marketing, evaluating marketing tactics and helping implement technologies such as student relationship management and project management systems.  

Elizabeth Creamer

Vice President of Workforce Development, Community College Workforce Alliance

Elizabeth Creamer is vice president of workforce development for the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA), a partnership of Reynolds and Brightpoint Community Colleges.  CCWA is dedicated to closing the skills gap in the region’s labor market through industry sector strategies, occupational training and workforce credentialing, apprenticeship related instruction, career coaching, and customized business solutions. Previously, Elizabeth served as advisor for workforce development in Governor Terence R. McAuliffe’s administration and as director of education and workforce development in Governor Bob McDonnell’s administration. She also served as assistant vice chancellor of career pathways and workforce development programs for the Virginia Community College System and in academic administration positions at Virginia Peninsula and Camp Community Colleges.    

Matt Seimears

Interim Provost, East Oregon University

Matt Seimears joined Eastern Oregon University as dean of the College of Education in 2019 and is currently serving as interim provost. He brings more than 19 years of instructional and administrative experience, previously serving as a professor of STEM and science education, and the department and associate chair of the Elementary Education/Early Childhood Unified/Special Education Department at Emporia State University in Kansas. Matt has experience in CAEP accreditation, planning, and assessment, faculty evaluation, strategic goal setting, external journal editing, and STEM lab management. His vision is to assist with growing teacher frameworks in the state of Oregon and help create a network to help children of trauma and provide a robust resilience training partnership for everyone. 

Suzanne Ehrlich

WCET Steering Committee, Associate Professor & Co-Director, UNITE Design Lab, University of North Florida

suzanne.ehrlich@unf.edu

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Suzanne Ehrlich is an Associate Professor in the Educational Technology, Training and Development program at the University of North Florida and is a certified ASL/English interpreter. She recently co-led the design and launch of the UNITE Design (Universal Design for Inclusion and Education) Lab, and now serves as co-Director. She has presented nationally/internationally on the topics of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework in workplace training, inclusive design for online courses, and leveraging technology for increased access. Her recent work focuses on the UDL mindset in post-secondary settings and the workplace. Her recent publications include a study Learning from COVID-19: Universal Design for Learning Practice Among Faculty Pre and Post COVID-19, How a UDL Mindset Can Support Learning in the Workplace, and UDL Mindset and Implementation into Online Graduate-Level Training and Development Curricula. Her service includes service as a Honors College fellow, Vice President of Technology for Association of Training and Development (ATD) of Northeast Florida, elected Chair for AERA’s Workplace SIG.