Bethany Romestan-Byrne is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in learning and development, currently serving as the Director of Learning and Development at Paylocity since January 2022, where achievements include the 2023 #3 ATD Best Award and 2022 #14 ATD Best Award. Prior to this role, Bethany held several positions at Verizon, including Associate Director, where an award was received for developing a training plan that supported 7,000 Retail representatives during the pandemic, and Senior Manager of Learning Development, focusing on stakeholder learning needs. Key contributions at Verizon Wireless included leading teams to create training deliverables for around 30,000 stakeholders and overseeing marketing and operations across an extensive market. Academic credentials consist of a Master's degree in Communication from Purdue University and a Bachelor's degree in History from Bethany College.