Strategic Learning & Development Leader

I architect learning ecosystems that scale capability.

A decade of expertise in adult learning theory, scalable enablement frameworks, and closed-loop quality systems across complex, regulated environments.

Tolitha Henry

Redefining learning as a strategic asset.

I am a Strategic Learning & Development leader with a decade of expertise architecting adult learning ecosystems. I specialize in scalable enablement frameworks and closed-loop quality assurance systems across complex, highly regulated environments.

My career is built on a proven record of leading multi-disciplinary initiatives across training development, content strategy, and quality monitoring. I transform dense regulatory content into accessible, high-impact instructional pathways.

10
Years Experience
100
Pros Enabled

Compliance Master

Owning end-to-end audit readiness and data integrity for strict legal mandates (IDEA, Section 504).

Agile Optimization

Scaling educational curricula into highly differentiated, multi-tiered learning frameworks.

Strategic Initiatives

High-stakes programs engineered for operational excellence and measurable knowledge retention.

Train-the-Trainer (TtT) Framework

Designed and deployed a standardized framework that replaced unstructured shadowing with structured, competency-based curricula.

30% reduction in staff ramp time

Closed-Loop Quality Systems

Established a centralized professional development tracking database auditing 200+ performance portfolios to resolve knowledge gaps.

100% data integrity & audit readiness

Career Trajectory

Sept 2024 – Present

Senior Instructional Lead & Enablement Program Specialist

NYC Department of Education

  • Architect and facilitate high-stakes interactive workshops for external stakeholders and operational partners.
  • Engineer complex educational curricula into multi-tiered frameworks, transforming regulatory content into instructional pathways.
  • Own end-to-end audit readiness for legal mandates (IDEA, Section 504), eliminating liability across high-risk portfolios.
Sept 2023 – Aug 2024

Learning & Development Program Lead

NYC Department of Education

  • Architected multi-tiered adult enablement programs for 100+ professionals across 5 organizational sites.
  • Deployed standardized TtT framework, cutting staff ramp time by 30% through structured curricula.
  • Established a centralized tracking database auditing 200+ performance portfolios.
Nov 2015 – May 2016

Workforce Development Case Manager

AmericaWorks

  • Conceptualized and executed career readiness and skill-building modules for 120+ adult clients.
  • Spearheaded coaching frameworks that significantly accelerated employment placement metrics.

Expertise & Analysis

Skill Proficiency

Based on resume analysis and program impact metrics.

Domain Distribution

Key Tool
LMS / Miro
Methodology
Kirkpatrick
Andragogy Onboarding Architecture Audit Readiness Stakeholder Alignment Prompt Engineering Needs Analysis

Education

Master of Science for Teaching

Pace University

May 2018

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Brooklyn College

May 2015

Let's build better learning systems.

I am currently open to discussing strategic L&D leadership roles, enablement initiatives, or speaking opportunities regarding adult learning and compliance governance.

tolitha.henry@gmail.com
516-782-8916
New York, NY