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2027 ATD Nashville Board
 | Julia Osteen, Ed.D., ACC, APTD (she/her) Julia Osteen is an adjunct professor of Education and Organizational Leadership at Lipscomb University and co-founder of Trellis Growth Partners. At Trellis, she designs supportive frameworks that enable individuals and teams in education, healthcare, and nonprofits to flourish, transforming human potential into organizational success. Dr. Osteen holds an Ed.D. in Leading Organizations and Strategic Change from Lipscomb University and an Ed.S. in Learning Design and Technology from the University of Georgia. With over 39 years of experience in diverse educational settings, she has dedicated 27 years to faculty professional development. As the former Director of Lipscomb University's Center for Teaching and Learning, she co-founded an innovative peer coaching program for faculty across the university's colleges. A credentialed professional coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Julia is honored to serve her clients as a trusted thinking partner and looks forward to contributing to ATD Nashville's mission of developing talent development professionals. |
| Jennifer Brown, ACC, M.S. (she/her) president_elect@atdnashville.org Jennifer Brown, ACC, M.S. is an executive coach and organizational development professional with nearly 20 years of experience in human resources, leadership development, and learning strategy. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Union University and a Master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). Jennifer is the founder of Better Coaching & Consulting and an affiliate of the Positive Psychology Group. She combines behavioral science with practical experience to help individuals and teams create meaningful, lasting change. Her coaching approach leverages data-driven assessments such as the Hogan Assessments and VIA Strengths to build self-awareness, enhance leadership effectiveness, and strengthen team dynamics. |
| Shelly Reed, CPTD (she/her) past_president@atdnashville.org Shelly Reed is a Senior Training Specialist at HUB International. With over 16 years of talent development experience, she has gained expertise and skills in many different areas of L&D. She has served on ATD's Chapter Recognition Committee (CRC) which identifies, recognizes, and shares chapter best practices. She has a passion for volunteering in the bleeding disorders community and also serves as a Lived Experience Expert on the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation's Research Advisory Council as well as a Legislative Ambassador and Board Member for the Hemophilia Federation of America. Shelly has a B.A. in Organizational Communication and Public Relations from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and holds a CPTD certification issued by the Association for Talent Development. In her free time, she loves to read, travel, cook, check out restaurants in the Greater Nashville area, and spend time with her husband and rescue dog. |
| Arie Bell, APTD (she/her) Arie Bell is a Talent Development Manager at The Ōnin Group, where she leads learning, talent, and performance initiatives for the organization. With experience spanning recruiting, operations, and organizational development, she builds practical, data-informed programs that drive stronger onboarding, leadership capability, and overall employee success. Previously, Arie supported regional operations and recruiting development, designing onboarding programs, leadership training, and adoption strategies that improved productivity, engagement, and retention. She holds a B.A. in Anthropology and Human & Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University, APTD certification and an Adult Learning Certificate issued by the Association for Talent Development. In her free time, Arie loves to read, watch movies, and recently started figure skating. |
 | Eli Perkins (he/him) Eli Perkins is an experienced leader in sales, customer success, and learning and development, with over 20 years of experience across professional services and technology. He currently serves as Relationship Lead and Facilitator at InteraWorks, where he works with leaders and teams to build practical skills for focus, execution, and sustained performance. Prior to joining InteraWorks, Eli held roles at CRA | Admired Leadership, FranklinCovey, and Dell Technologies. His background spans sales leadership, business development, leadership development, with a consistent focus on helping individuals and organizations translate learning into day-to-day practice. Eli holds a Bachelor of Arts from Harding University and a Master of Divinity from Abilene Christian University, with academic focus areas in religious studies, communication, and conflict management. Born and raised in Memphis, TN, Eli now lives in Nashville and loves live music, the great outdoors, sports, reading, cooking, and MORE PICKLEBALL! |
| Regina Taute (she/her) Regina Taute is an experienced leadership and talent management consultant with over 25 years of expertise in organizational development. She is the founder of Collective Growth Coaching and Consulting, where she partners with organizations to create wildly practical talent strategies that drive results. Regina is a GACC and ACC Certified Coach and holds certifications in MBTI and Hogan assessments, which she leverages to help leaders and teams thrive. As VP of Membership Experience for ATD Nashville, Regina is dedicated to creating meaningful connections, delivering value to members at every stage of their careers, and fostering a vibrant, welcoming community for learning and development professionals. Outside of work, Regina enjoys the organized chaos of taxiing her two young boys from one activity to the next and spoiling Walter, the family dog, who keeps everyone entertained. |
 | Daniel Walker, M.Ed., APTD (he/him) Daniel Walker, M.Ed. currently works on the executive team for his Fraternity headquarters implementing learning and development initiatives for the undergraduate student population, professional staff and alumni volunteers. He has a passion for developing the potential of others to do their best work. His role includes planning and executing training events, managing Educational Foundation resources, supervising the organization's leadership consultant team, and developing key stakeholder relationships. He is a Texas native and relocated to Nashville in 2022 with his family. He enjoys chasing his two-year-old around, reading, exercise, and catching the newest season of Survivor with his wife. |
 | Marianne Luther, M.Ed., CPTD, PHR (she/her) programs@atdnashville.org Marianne Luther is a seasoned Learning and Development professional with over 15 years of experience designing and delivering impactful training programs across higher education and corporate environments. She currently serves as a Program Manager at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, where she leads professional development initiatives and instructional design projects for external learners. Marianne holds two master’s degrees, one in Education and Human Resource Studies and other in Higher Education Administration. She has her PHR and is currently studying for her CPTD. In addition to her professional work, Marianne is deeply committed to community service. She volunteers regularly with St. Jude and is a proud member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA), an international service organization dedicated to leadership and philanthropic outreach. |
 | Matthew Kirby, MSIDT (he/him) Vice President of Marketing & Communications marketing@atdnashville.orgMatthew Kirby is an Instructional Designer with over five years of experience developing scalable training solutions for large, complex organizations. He currently works at HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems, supporting enterprise learning initiatives focused on operational consistency, performance improvement, and frontline readiness. Previously, Matthew served as an Instructional Designer at Kroger, where he led the design and national rollout of training programs supporting retail, supply chain, pharmacy, and clinical teams, reaching more than 450,000 employees across 2,000+ locations nationwide. His work is informed by earlier frontline management experience in retail, where he led recruiting, training, and onboarding across multiple sites. Matthew holds an M.S. in Instructional Design & Technology from Trevecca Nazarene University and a B.S. in Industrial & Organizational Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, running, golfing, live music, and traveling. |
| Dr. Latoya Reed (she/her) Dr. Latoya Reed is a Training and Onboarding Specialist at United Communications with 19 years of experience in education and training. She specializes in employee onboarding, learning management systems (LMS), and instructional design. Dr. Reed has a passion for lifelong learning and is dedicated to creating impactful learning experiences. Dr. Reed earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Tennessee State University, her Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Middle Tennessee State University, and her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Union University. Dr. Reed lives in Smyrna, Tennessee, with her husband and daughter. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, watching television, and making memories with family and friends. |
| Nicholas Brown, M.Ed. (he/him) Nicholas Brown is an Instructional Designer at Cracker Barrel. With over ten years of experience in training and development, Nicholas specializes in instructional design and is a microlearning expert. He has a passion for empowering L&D professionals and curating conferences that connect people and spark new ideas. Nicholas holds a Master’s degree in Education from Bryan College and a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. |
| Rebekah Osteen (she/her) Rebekah Osteen, MA, MPS, ACC serves as Associate Director of Graduate Enrollment for Lipscomb University's College of Pharmacy and is co-founder of Trellis Growth Partners, where she designs supportive frameworks that transform human potential into organizational effectiveness. As a credentialed professional coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), she enjoys working with change seekers and changemakers as a trusted thinking partner. Her expertise spans talent development, leadership and organizational development, systems and design thinking, conflict management, and alternative dispute resolution. She partners with others to move from stuck to strategic, drift to direction, and good to great. Rebekah is excited to bring 20 years of diverse professional experience to the ATD Nashville board. |
| Lonette Robertson, APTD, PSM I (she/her) Lonette Robertson is an instructional designer, learning and performance strategist, and community engagement advocate based in Middle Tennessee. She brings over 15 years of experience across education, corporate training, and nonprofit leadership. At Corpay, she develops scalable onboarding and training programs that prepare high-impact roles to be role-ready through structured learning paths, simulations, and targeted resources. As Scholarship Chair for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Lonette builds and sustains relationships with area high schools by representing the chapter at college and career fairs, overseeing the annual scholarship fundraiser, and encouraging students to apply for scholarship opportunities. She is passionate about providing learners with tools for success in classrooms, boardrooms, and beyond. Lonette holds an MFA and MAT from the University of Memphis, a BA in English and Theatre Arts from the University of the South, and certifications as an Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) and Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I). |
| Gayathri Riddhi (she/her) Gayathri Riddhi is the Founder of Realize To Win, LLC, an Executive Coaching practice dedicated to cultivating Conscious Leadership through intentional and purpose-driven growth. With more than 20 years of corporate leadership experience, Gayathri partners with leaders to thrive through change and lead with clarity and impact. Gayathri is also the creator of The SIRE Model™, a blueprint for Conscious Leadership that integrates Self-Awareness, Self-Inspiration, Self-Regulation, and Self-Expression within the ecosystem of Self-Reflection. Beyond her coaching practice, Gayathri hosts the Catalyze Your Self podcast, where she explores the intersection of cognition, emotion, and consciousness to strengthen the mind and expand leadership from the inside out. Outside of her professional work, Gayathri finds renewal in weight training and spending time in nature, both of which help her stay connected to mind, body, and balance. |
| Dani Picard, PhD (she/her) Dani Picard brings over a decade
of experience in leadership development, training, and organizational
effectiveness across higher education and healthcare settings. As a leader in
Learning and Organizational Effectiveness at Vanderbilt Health, she leads
training strategy and leadership development for the health system's Revenue
Cycle finance teams, using data-driven insights to keep senior leadership
informed on workforce readiness and compliance.
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