Kelly Elander serves as the Director of Training for Texas Health Resources, overseeing training services for Texas Health Physicians Group across business operations and clinical applications since July 2020. Elander also runs Elander Communications, providing freelance instructional design and e-learning consulting. Previous roles include Instructional Designer and E-learning Specialist at BeardedEagle, where course designs were certified by the Scrum Alliance, and Assistant Professor of Communication at Harding University, where a new Web Design and Interactive Media Degree program was developed. Elander's background includes various instructional design roles at organizations such as Resource Bridge, TMP Worldwide, and Andersen Business Consulting. Educational qualifications comprise a PhD in Instructional Design for Online Learning from Capella University, a Master's in Adult Instruction and Performance Technology from the University of Michigan, and a Bachelor's in Radio and Television Communication from Ohio University.