Daphne Felicitas

Daphne Felicitas is an accomplished leader in learning and development with extensive experience across multiple industries. Currently serving as Vice President of Learning and Development at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar since July 2020, Daphne leads the organization’s learning initiatives and internal communications while promoting a culture of continuous learning. In addition to the current role, Daphne has been providing leadership coaching to nonprofit leaders through Executive Coaches of Orange County since April 2021. Prior experience includes significant positions at Blizzard Entertainment, where Daphne drove global talent and leadership development strategies and successfully launched enterprise-wide programs. Other notable roles include positions at Oakley, Pacific Sunwear, and UC Irvine Career Center, demonstrating robust expertise in training, organizational development, and team management. Daphne holds a B.A. in Psychology & Social Behavior from UC Irvine, an M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University, and contributes as adjunct faculty in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.