Listen "Cristi Ford, PhD"
Episode Synopsis
Dr. Cristi FordDr. Cristi Ford serves as the Chief Learning Officer at D2L, bringing more than 20 years of experience in higher education, secondary education, project management, program evaluation, training, and student services. In this role, she provides strategic leadership and thought direction, ensuring that D2L remains at the forefront of innovation in learning, teaching, and academic affairs. Her work extends across institutional, corporate, and global landscapes, driving impactful change in digital learning environments.Dr. Ford has held key roles across secondary and higher education, as well as on the international stage, where she has played a pivotal role in expanding online learning in both the U.S. and the African continent. Her expertise includes building and scaling online education programs, faculty development, instructional design, and pedagogical best practices.Dr. Ford's contributions to the field have been widely recognized. She was selected as a 2022 OLC Fellow by the Online Learning Consortium—the highest professional distinction awarded by the association—in recognition of her dedication to advancing quality online education. Known for her visionary leadership, she is committed to helping institutions build capacity, scale digital learning, and enhance student success. And in In 2024, she received the Mildred and Charles Wedemeyer Award, recognizing her as an outstanding practitioner in distance education.Howard University Undergraduate Degree Completion Programhttps://provost.howard.edu/undergraduate-online-degree-completion
More episodes of the podcast DOL Pod
Building Online Connection and Community
06/11/2025
Assessing and Predicting Job Outcomes in AI
31/10/2025
The Transformative Power of Online Learning
22/09/2025
LEARNING DESIGN AND AI
07/11/2024
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.