Michele Barker

Michele Barker is a seasoned professional in Learning and Development, currently serving as Sr. Manager at Joby Aviation since May 2022. Previously, Michele held the same position at T-Mobile from 2020 to June 2022, where leadership involved overseeing a team responsible for training solutions for over 70,000 employees and managing a centralized HR SharePoint function. Michele's extensive experience at Sprint from 2000 to 2020 included roles such as Manager and Business Partner in Learning & Development, focusing on strategy, instructional design, and employee experience. Earlier career roles included program management at Kansas City Adult Basic Education and family support as a Family Preservation Specialist at Gillis Center. Michele holds a Master of Science in Education from Kansas State University and a Bachelor of Arts in French with a Sociology minor from Indiana University Bloomington.