Ron Paula

Ron Paula, Ed.D., PMP has over 25 years of experience in learning and development roles across various industries. Their most recent position was as the Director of Learning and Development for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, where they provided strategic advice and executed solutions to strengthen statewide learning policies and service standards. Prior to that, they served as a Senior Learning Manager at The TJX Companies, Inc., leading talent development initiatives and implementing a comprehensive professional development program. Ron also held the role of Training Director and Vice President of HR Learning and Development at Citizens Bank, where they built and led the learning experience for the organization across multiple business lines. Ron has extensive experience in designing and delivering learning programs, and their work has contributed to the effectiveness and competitiveness of global salesforces in organizations such as Progress Software and Axcelis Technologies. Throughout their career, Ron has demonstrated a strong ability to align learning strategies with business goals and build successful partnerships with stakeholders.

Ron Paula, Ed.D., PMP has a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership/Conflict Resolution from Nova Southeastern University, completed in 2005. Prior to that, they obtained a Masters in Training and Organizational Development from Lesley University in 2003. For their undergraduate studies, they attended Northeastern University, earning a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering. Ron Paula also attended Boston Latin School for their secondary education. In addition to their academic qualifications, they hold various certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI MassBay Chapter and Kirkpatrick Four Levels® Evaluation Certification - Bronze Level Certified Professional from Kirkpatrick Partners, LLC, among others.