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Get Set for Learning With an L&D Coach

Welcome to I Am Maggie Leon, where diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging meet in the dynamic field of learning and development (L&D).

As an experienced strategist, I am a strong people manager and coach with a notable history of designing, developing, and steering successful teams and programs.

My proficiency spans the nonprofit, government, and high-tech sectors, with a keen focus on HR/Payroll, work/life balance software, and low-code app software curriculum.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) Champion

I am proud to be the architect of affinity and employee resource groups, championing DEI&B in the workplace to drive alignment with business objectives.

As an executive-level leader , my talent development and engagement programs focus on continuous learning, supplemented by my passion for storytelling.

Professional Experience

  • SmartBear (Current Role)

    Vice President, Talent Growth and Development

  • Pegasystems, Inc

    Director, Community Programs and Services
    Director, Technical Curriculum Enablement
    Senior Manager, Technical Curriculum Enablement

  • Kronos, Inc (Now UKG)

    Manager, Education Development
    Curriculum Lead
    Curriculum Developer

  • eLearning Network

    Co-Owner and Lead Content Developer

  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts/Human Resources Division

    Instructional Designer and Trainer

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Board Experience

  • Respond Inc. (Current Role)

    Board Member, Event Committee

  • CEdMA

    Marketing Trustee
    Board Secretary

Building and Leading

In my versatile career, I have fused L&D with DEI&B successfully fostering and retaining diverse L&D and talent engagement teams. I am dedicated to helping people succeed through coaching, mentoring, and inclusive management.

Experienced in building and leading affinity groups, ERGs, coaching circles, and mentorship programs, I take pride in organizing and running company-wide learning and social events, building learning ecosystems, and community engagement programs.

I also serve on boards for nonprofits whose missions match my values.

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