We’re back to announce the second half of the Learning Guild’s 2026 Thirty Under 30! Together, these innovators, strategists, designers, and leaders represent the depth and diversity of the next generation shaping the learning field. This November the Learning Guild community will recognize all 30 of these emerging professionals and celebrate their contributions to the future of learning at DevLearn 2026.
Meet the second half of this year’s Thirty Under 30 cohort.
Patrick McMorrow
Constructive Disruptor in Learning and Leadership
Patrick challenges assumptions to create stronger learning experiences. Through leadership development, facilitation, and learner advocacy, he pushes organizations beyond the status quo in pursuit of meaningful results.
Kelyn Melendez-Ruiz
Guiding People Through Transformation
Kelyn believes successful change starts with people. By combining technology, learning, and organizational transformation, she helps employees navigate change with confidence while creating pathways for future leaders to thrive.
Laura Vazquez Moreno
Creative Problem Solver for the Future of Learning
Laura brings curiosity and experimentation to every challenge. Her background in technology and project management informs learner-centered experiences that prepare organizations for what’s next.
Maryam Mullenix
Using Data to Demonstrate Impact
Maryam builds the systems behind successful learning organizations. By optimizing platforms, workflows, and content ecosystems, she helps learning teams deliver greater impact at scale.
Cora Normington
Systems Thinker for Lasting Learning Impact
Cora approaches instructional design through the lens of performance and continuous improvement. Her analytical mindset helps organizations connect learning strategy with measurable business outcomes.
Macie Plotkin
Architecting Executive Development
Macie is helping redefine leadership development for senior executives. Combining strategy, operations, and coaching expertise, she creates programs that support growth at the highest levels of organizations.
Hunter Robertson
Connecting People Across Functions and Industries
Hunter believes meaningful development begins with strong relationships. His collaborative approach helps organizations unlock potential by connecting people, ideas, and opportunities.
Allegra Robinson
The Operator’s Perspective
Allegra brings real-world operational experience to workplace learning. By designing practical, human-centered solutions, she helps organizations improve performance while keeping people at the center of every decision.
Mustapha Salaudeen
AI-Powered Learning Experimenter
Mustapha is exploring the future of AI-assisted learning. Through hands-on experimentation and knowledge sharing, he is helping practitioners discover practical applications for emerging technologies.
Marcus Sanchez-Johnson
Human-Centered Talent Strategist
Marcus combines learning, coaching, culture, and employee experience to create development programs where both people and organizations can thrive.
Allison Selg
Building Culture Through Learning
Allison understands that great cultures are built through shared experiences. Her work creating large-scale learning initiatives helps employees connect with organizational purpose across hundreds of locations.
Yu “Raina” Tang
Leveraging Technology to Engage Learners
Raina brings a global perspective to enterprise learning. By combining instructional design, technology, and cross-cultural experience, she creates engaging programs that support learners around the world.
Naomi Thomas
Making Complexity Accessible & Engaging
Naomi excels at transforming technical content into approachable learning experiences. Her learner-centered approach removes barriers while helping people build confidence with complex subjects.
Florencia Wainbarg
Global Customer Education Innovator
Florencia is shaping the future of customer education on a global scale. By blending instructional expertise with technology and strategy, she creates learning experiences that empower users and drive business success.
Torie Wilbur
Bridging Education and Enterprise Learning
Torie combines the heart of an educator with the mindset of a strategist. Her work designing accessible, scalable learning experiences helps employees succeed across diverse global environments.
From AI innovators and executive coaches to instructional designers, technologists, and change leaders, the 2026 Thirty Under 30 cohort demonstrates the incredible talent emerging across the learning profession. We look forward to celebrating these 30 honorees at DevLearn 2026 this November and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll continue to make in the years ahead.
