Mandy Thibodeaux

I believe that information is only valuable if it leads to action. My career has been defined by one core skill: Translation. I bridge the gap between complex strategies and human understanding, turning dense information into "lightbulb moments" that drive adoption and behavior change. With 8+ years of experience across program management, client education, and content strategy, I am an L&D professional who understands the business bottom line. In 2026, I was honored with the President’s Award for Exceptional Service, recognizing the high-impact strategic launch of the Career Catalyst Program. I don’t just design training; I build programs that engage learners, retain clients, and optimize operations. 1. FACILITATION & PUBLIC SPEAKING I am a practitioner who loves the classroom. As the Resident Lead Trainer for the Empowerment Series and a Lead Speaker for Career Catalyst events, I facilitate weekly workshops on soft skills and career navigation. My facilitation style has led to invitations to speak and co-facilitate at universities, consulting firms, and corporate events. 2. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN I build learning ecosystems from scratch. * Designed the end-to-end curriculum for the Empowerment & Motivational Program. * Authored the Mentorship Training Program manual and facilitation guides. * Create actionable educational plans from complex biological data (MaxGen) for wellness clients. 3. AI & FUTURE-READINESS I am passionate about leveraging technology to scale learning. I spearheaded my organization's internal digital transformation by designing and delivering training on Generative AI, upskilling staff to boost operational efficiency and creating custom prompt libraries for the team. 4. CONTENT STRATEGY Engagement is key to learning. Leveraging my background in marketing, I treat every training program like a campaign, using high-impact copy, social media strategy, and visual storytelling to drive participation (resulting in a 30% increas