Debbie Richards is a highly accomplished learning architect and technology enthusiast who has dedicated over thirty years to designing impactful learning experiences, with significant expertise in immersive and emerging technologies like augmented and virtual reality. She excels at creating user-friendly learning solutions by integrating tools, platforms, and content to deliver exceptional results. Passionate about fostering growth within the learning community, Debbie actively mentors fellow professionals and holds a board position at L&D Cares, a nonprofit supporting talent development.

Her profound influence extends beyond her professional work, as evidenced by her past ATD Houston chapter presidency and her former national advisor role. Her commitment to knowledge sharing shines through her authorship of two ATD at Work guides: "Seeing the Possibilities With Augmented Reality" and "Preparing Your Organization for New Technologies." Recognized as a "Guild Master" by the Learning Guild in 2022, Debbie's contributions continue to shape and inspire the learning industry. Debbie is also the Chief Learning Advisor for Cognota, a learning operations company, and an AI Strategy Consultant for Undesto.AI.