About

OUR CONSORTIUM

Varrianz is your trusted partner. We are a passionate consortium of leading experts dedicated to transforming the landscape of learning and development. Our team is a dynamic blend of specialists in training, evaluation, behavior change, leadership, research, and education. Together, we unite our diverse expertise to create impactful solutions that drive performance and foster meaningful behavior change.

Our common goal is to empower individuals and organizations to reach their fullest potential. We understand that every learner is unique, and that’s why we tailor our approaches to meet the specific needs of each client.

Our journey began with a shared vision: to enhance the way people learn and grow. Over the years, we’ve collaborated with organizations across various sectors, helping them navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement drives us to stay at the forefront of industry trends and research, ensuring that we deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients.

We’re not just a team; we’re a community of learners ourselves. We thrive on collaboration, creativity, and the exchange of ideas, constantly seeking new ways to elevate the learning experience. As we continue to evolve, our focus remains clear: to inspire and facilitate lasting change in skills, performance, and learning.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Together, let’s create a brighter future through the power of learning!

Elham Arabi

Elham Arabi, Ph.D. provides learning experience design and evaluation strategies. An award-winning global consultant and researcher in corporate, higher-ed in the US, South-East Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, and an internationally known speaker, she executes better learning design for diverse learners and evaluation practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of learning that lead to transfer on the job and ultimately impact.

Nester T. Moyo

Nester Moyo is an experienced advisor with deep expertise in various areas of education, including curriculum development, eLearning, training and evaluation, and transformative approaches that connect theory with practice. She provides technical assistance in the development of educational policies in different countries. Over the past 17 years, she has worked with 131 midwives’ associations in 112 countries to enhance midwives' leadership skills and reinforce the midwifery profession by encouraging midwives' active participation in shaping policies.

Rachel Kuhlen

Rachel Kuhlen, MBA, is a strategic leader with over 19 years of experience in learning and development, training, and leadership strategy within Fortune 500 companies. With certifications as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and Certified Professional Coach (CPC) through the ICF, she develops talent, foster leadership capabilities, and implements learning strategies that align with business objectives.

Clark Quinn

Clark Quinn, Ph.D. provides learning experience design strategy. An award-winning consultant, internationally known speaker, and author of seven books, he integrates a deep understanding of thinking & learning with technology to improve organizational execution, innovation, and ultimately performance. He learns ‘out loud’ at learnlets.com, and serves as co-director of the Learning Development Accelerator.

Julie Dicksen

Julie Dirksen, MA, is the author of the books Design For How People Learn and Talk to the Elephant: Design Learning for Behavior Change. She is a learning strategy consultant with a focus on incorporating behavioral science into learning interventions. Her MS degree is in Instructional Systems Technology from Indiana University. She’s been an adjunct faculty member at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and is a Learning Guild Guildmaster.

Will Thalheimer

Will Thalheimer, PhD, MBA, Consultant, Speaker, Researcher at Work-Learning Research. Will is a world-renowned thought leader focused on research-based practices for learning, work performance, presentations, and evaluation—and an advocate for learning professionals. Will wrote the award-winning book Performance-Focused Learner Surveys (second edition) and the CEO’s Guide to Training, eLearning & Work: Empowering Learning for a Competitive Advantage (2024).

Sally Parsley

Sally Parsley, MSc, is a senior digital education product manager and learning designer with 25+ years of expertise. A proven leader in delivering large scale, digital learning experiences for diverse groups of learners at international health organizations, impacting 24,000+ learners worldwide. Expert in learning design, stakeholder collaboration, multilingual course development, competency-based education, open education, analytics-driven insights, evaluation and strategic business planning.

Kathi Kulesza

Kathi Kulesza provides leadership development, conflict management, & communication strategies. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, she has led teams through transformative changes, including aligning management teams with new standards. As the founder of Kulesza Training & Consulting and creator of the ApologyFree™ framework, she empowers women to confidently navigate their pathways to leadership.

Israa Siddig

Dr. Israa Siddig, MD, MSc is a healthcare innovation specialist and digital education expert with 15+ years of experience spanning clinical practice, global health, and educational technology. As a former NHS Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and WHO Consultant, Israa has spearheaded digital learning programs reaching healthcare professionals globally. She excels in developing AI-driven health tools, creating culturally-sensitive educational content, and implementing technology solutions in resource-limited settings.