Rebecca Lopanec

Rebecca Lopanec is an experienced professional in instructional design and online education, currently serving as the Collective Knowledge Professional Development Specialist at Maryville University of Saint Louis since August 2020. In this role, Lopanec leads the vision and implementation of faculty and staff development initiatives within the Digital Learning Experience (DLX) Initiative. Prior to this position, Lopanec held several roles, including Senior Learning Designer and Learning Designer at Maryville University, where oversight of course quality and collaboration with faculty were prioritized. Lopanec's past experience includes significant roles at Western Governors University, where contributions advanced competency-based education, and positions at Saint Louis University, University of Missouri-Saint Louis, Fontbonne University, and Saint Louis Community College, focusing on online learning and instructional technology. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Learning Technologies and Computer Education from Fontbonne University and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary and Middle School Education from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis.