{"id":403,"date":"2017-11-12T04:46:16","date_gmt":"2017-11-12T04:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/localhost\/blendwp\/?page_id=403"},"modified":"2026-02-13T17:18:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T17:18:39","slug":"about-personal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/?page_id=403","title":{"rendered":"About Personal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><section data-kc-fullheight=\"middle-content\" data-kc-equalheight=\"true\" data-kc-equalheight-align=\"middle\" id=\"personal\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-568555 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-593423 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"> <div id=\"hero\" class=\"hero \" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/office-space-background.jpg); background-size: cover;\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-sm-12\">\r\n                <div class=\"page-title centered\">\r\n                    <br \/>\r\n<span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span>                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-457075\" style=\"height: 76px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-230043 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 40px; font-weight: 300; color: #333333; font-family: Garamond; line-height: 3rem; text-align: left;\">About Me<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\">For the past 14 years, I\u2019ve focused my work in learning and development, designing training that helps people grow skills they can actually apply on the job. I\u2019ve led L&#038;D teams, mentored instructional designers, and collaborated with strategic partners to deliver learning solutions that align with real-world goals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;\">My experience spans corporate, higher education, and public sector settings, giving me a strong perspective on how to design learning that supports individuals, teams, and organizations at scale.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-487594 kc-multi-icons-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/veethompson\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"LinkedIn\" class=\"multi-icons-link multi-iconsfa-linkedin-square\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-linkedin-square\"><\/i>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/assets_library\/resume\/Veronica-CV-MA.docx\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Resume\" class=\"multi-icons-link multi-iconsfa-file-text\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-file-text\"><\/i>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-814911 about-hero-space\" style=\"height: 0px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"spotlight\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-222613 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-192107 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-485013\" style=\"height: 100px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-782334 kc_text_block about-role\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 40px; font-weight: 300; color: #333333; font-family: Garamond; line-height: 3rem; text-align: left;\">Projects Spotlight<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-436113 kc_text_block about-bio\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"summary-text\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Here are a few of my favorite projects:<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"projects\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-486431 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-138907 kc_col-sm-7 kc_column kc_col-sm-7\"><div class=\"projects-text kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-967495 space-1\" style=\"height: 25px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"content-wrapper\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-sm-12\">\r\n                <h2 class=\"title text-center mar-bot-0\"><\/h2>\r\n                <div id=\"liontestimonial\" class=\"owl-carousel owl-theme\">\r\n\r\n                                        <div class=\"item testimonials\">\r\n                                                <p class=\"quote\"><span>Virtual Training Academy<\/span> California Department of Public Health; UCSF<\/p>\r\n                        <p style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 30px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: left;\">Developed a statewide program that trained over 10,000+ displaced workers in contact tracing and case investigation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 30px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: left;\">Launched under tight timelines, the VTA equipped trainees to identify, assess, and mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus in diverse communities.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                        <div class=\"item testimonials\">\r\n                                                <p class=\"quote\"><span>Affirming Care for LGBTQ+ People Modules<\/span> UCLA Health<\/p>\r\n                        <p style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 30px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: left;\">Developed custom training for UCLA healthcare workers across California facilities to foster inclusive and affirming care environments for patients.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 30px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: left;\">Participants practice affirming language and communication techniques through realistic clinical scenarios, qualifying them to earn Upstander badges for their uniforms.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                        <div class=\"item testimonials\">\r\n                                                <p class=\"quote\"><span>Generative AI Training Guides<\/span> UCLA Extension<\/p>\r\n                        <p style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 30px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: left;\">I led the upskilling of the instructional design team and developed two essential resources: \u201cTeach with GenAI\u201d for instructors and \u201cLearn with GenAI\u201d for students.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n<p style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 30px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: left;\">These initiatives included creating comprehensive knowledge base guides designed to demystify AI, empower educators and learners to harness its potential, and promote responsible AI practices.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                        <div class=\"item testimonials\">\r\n                                                <p class=\"quote\"><span>Active Shooter Preparedness &amp; Response Course<\/span> AEGIS Security<\/p>\r\n                        <p style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 30px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: left;\">Developed an online course to equip civilians and private sector professionals with strategies to prevent, prepare for, and respond to active shooter situations.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 30px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: left;\">The course was paired with a live in-person workshop and was adopted by high-profile venues like the Staples Center (now Crypto.com Arena).<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                        <div class=\"item testimonials\">\r\n                                                <p class=\"quote\"><span>Certified Addiction Counselor Programs<\/span> NAADAC, CCAPP<\/p>\r\n                        <p style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 30px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: left;\">Designed national and California-specific online modules to certify alcohol and drug addiction counselors.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 30px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: left;\">Partnered with NAADAC and CCAPP to transition their in-person, proctored certification tests to an online format, enabling participants to complete their Addiction Counseling certification with greater flexibility.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                        <div class=\"item testimonials\">\r\n                                                <p class=\"quote\"><span>Workplace Harassment Prevention Training<\/span> California Grocers Association Educational Foundation<\/p>\r\n                        <p style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 30px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: left;\">Collaborated with HR leaders from Bristol Farms, Vons, Ralphs, and Albertsons to create harassment prevention training in English and Spanish, tailored for employees in the grocery industry.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 30px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: left;\">The course featured practical examples to raise awareness of workplace issues and highlight the legal liabilities tied to harassment in today\u2019s workplace.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-724063\" style=\"height: 50px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-274051 kc_col-sm-5 kc_column kc_col-sm-5\"><div class=\"projects-image kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-599189 projects-space-2\" style=\"height: 25px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-814265 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/clients.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"Illustration of woman in cozy sweater and scarf with hands on her cheeks, looking upward.\" \/>    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-282065 projects-space-3\" style=\"height: 50px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"collaborators\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-568501 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-340617 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-975983\" style=\"height: 100px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-417932 kc_text_block about-role\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 40px; font-weight: 300; color: #333333; font-family: Garamond; line-height: 3rem; text-align: left;\">Collaborators<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-177942 kc_text_block about-bio\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"summary-text\" style=\"text-align: left;\">I\u2019ve partnered with companies and institutions across education, healthcare, government, and business. Check out some of my favorite collabs.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-540452\" style=\"height: 25px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div id=\"Client-Row1\" data-kc-equalheight=\"true\" data-kc-row-action=\"true\" data-kc-equalheight-align=\"middle\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-232416 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-951802 kc_col-sm-2 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3978 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.cdph.ca.gov\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cdph.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"Logo for California Department of Public Health.\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-339581 kc_col-sm-2 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-734030 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ccd-1.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"Logo for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-542936 kc_col-sm-2 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-278625 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/lpresearch.org\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/lprc.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"Logo for California Loss Prevention Research Council.\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-97389 kc_col-sm-2 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-808256 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.thescanfoundation.org\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/scan.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"Logo for The SCAN Foundation.\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-725125 kc_col-sm-2 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-876891 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/soberhousing.net\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sln.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"Logo for the Sober Living Network.\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-294935 kc_col-sm-2 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-818174 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/uclahealth.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"Logo for UCLA Health.\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"Client-Row1\" data-kc-equalheight=\"true\" data-kc-row-action=\"true\" data-kc-equalheight-align=\"middle\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-79646 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-235257 kc_col-sm-2 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-326092 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/ccapp.us\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ccapp.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"Logo of California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals.\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-453693 kc_col-sm-2 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-521799 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.cali-pi.org\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/clp.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"Logo of California Association of Licensed Investigators\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-879256 kc_col-sm-2 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-123887 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/aegis.com\/active-shooter-training-los-angeles-2\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/aegis.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"Logo of AEGIS Security and Investigations.\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-627817 kc_col-sm-2 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-221652 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.chimeinstitute.org\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/chime.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"Logo of CHIME Institute Schwarzenegger Community School\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-912702 kc_col-sm-2 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-458490 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.richardson.com\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/si.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"Logo of Sales Performance International\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-420746 kc_col-sm-2 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-710702 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.tenethealth.com\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tenet.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"Logo of Tenet Healthcare .\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"Client-Row1\" data-kc-equalheight=\"true\" data-kc-row-action=\"true\" data-kc-equalheight-align=\"middle\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-949070 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-431580 kc_col-sm-2 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-601916 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.cagrocers.com\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-1.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"Logo of California Grocer:apos:s Association.\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-582314 kc_col-sm-2 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-107329 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/My-Security-Training-100057497107529\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/mst.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"Logo for My Security Training.\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-667452 kc_col-sm-2 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-296675 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/dentistry.ucla.edu\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/dentistry.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"Logo for UCLA School of Dentistry.\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-802779 kc_col-sm-2 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-687660 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/lachamber.com\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/la-chamber.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"Logo of Los Angeles Area: Chamber of Commerce.\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-724156 kc_col-sm-2 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-430162 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.ucsf.edu\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ucsf.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"Logo of University of California San Francisco.\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-367910 kc_col-sm-2 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-912333 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.naadac.org\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/naadac.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"Logo of National Association for Addiction Professionals.\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-866569\" style=\"height: 100px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section data-kc-fullheight=\"middle-content\" data-kc-equalheight=\"true\" data-kc-equalheight-align=\"middle\" id=\"toolbox\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-129403 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-504921 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-711295 toolbox-space-1\" style=\"height: 0px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"content-wrapper\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-12\">\r\n                <h2>Toolbox<\/h2>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-8 col-sm-12\">\r\n                                <h6 class=\"progress-bar-label\">Articulate Storyline - <span>12 years experience<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                <div class=\"progress\">\r\n                    <div style=\"width: ;\" class=\"progress-bar\" role=\"progressbar\">\r\n                        <span><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                <h6 class=\"progress-bar-label\">Articulate Rise - <span>8 years experience<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                <div class=\"progress\">\r\n                    <div style=\"width: ;\" class=\"progress-bar\" role=\"progressbar\">\r\n                        <span><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                <h6 class=\"progress-bar-label\">Lectura - <span>8 years experience<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                <div class=\"progress\">\r\n                    <div style=\"width: ;\" class=\"progress-bar\" role=\"progressbar\">\r\n                        <span><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                <h6 class=\"progress-bar-label\">Captivate - <span>10 years experience<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                <div class=\"progress\">\r\n                    <div style=\"width: ;\" class=\"progress-bar\" role=\"progressbar\">\r\n                        <span><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                <h6 class=\"progress-bar-label\">Camtasia - <span>12 years experience<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                <div class=\"progress\">\r\n                    <div style=\"width: ;\" class=\"progress-bar\" role=\"progressbar\">\r\n                        <span><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                <h6 class=\"progress-bar-label\">iSpring Suite - <span>10 years experience<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                <div class=\"progress\">\r\n                    <div style=\"width: ;\" class=\"progress-bar\" role=\"progressbar\">\r\n                        <span><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                <h6 class=\"progress-bar-label\">H5P - <span>9 years experience<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                <div class=\"progress\">\r\n                    <div style=\"width: ;\" class=\"progress-bar\" role=\"progressbar\">\r\n                        <span><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                <h6 class=\"progress-bar-label\">Photoshop (Adobe Certified) - <span>13 years experience<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                <div class=\"progress\">\r\n                    <div style=\"width: ;\" class=\"progress-bar\" role=\"progressbar\">\r\n                        <span><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                <h6 class=\"progress-bar-label\">Illustrator (Adobe Certified) - <span>12 years experience<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                <div class=\"progress\">\r\n                    <div style=\"width: ;\" class=\"progress-bar\" role=\"progressbar\">\r\n                        <span><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                <h6 class=\"progress-bar-label\">Premiere (Adobe Certified) - <span>11 years experience<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                <div class=\"progress\">\r\n                    <div style=\"width: ;\" class=\"progress-bar\" role=\"progressbar\">\r\n                        <span><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                <h6 class=\"progress-bar-label\">Adobe After Effects - <span>5 years experience<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                <div class=\"progress\">\r\n                    <div style=\"width: ;\" class=\"progress-bar\" role=\"progressbar\">\r\n                        <span><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                <h6 class=\"progress-bar-label\">Vyond - <span>10 years experience<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                <div class=\"progress\">\r\n                    <div style=\"width: ;\" class=\"progress-bar\" role=\"progressbar\">\r\n                        <span><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                <h6 class=\"progress-bar-label\">Canva - <span>10 years experience<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                <div class=\"progress\">\r\n                    <div style=\"width: ;\" class=\"progress-bar\" role=\"progressbar\">\r\n                        <span><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                <h6 class=\"progress-bar-label\">Procreate - <span>10 years experience<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                <div class=\"progress\">\r\n                    <div style=\"width: ;\" class=\"progress-bar\" role=\"progressbar\">\r\n                        <span><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                <h6 class=\"progress-bar-label\">Adobe Fresco - <span>5 years experience<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                <div class=\"progress\">\r\n                    <div style=\"width: ;\" class=\"progress-bar\" role=\"progressbar\">\r\n                        <span><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                <h6 class=\"progress-bar-label\">Figma - <span>7 years experience<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                <div class=\"progress\">\r\n                    <div style=\"width: ;\" class=\"progress-bar\" role=\"progressbar\">\r\n                        <span><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                <h6 class=\"progress-bar-label\">HTML &amp; CSS - <span>10 years experience<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                <div class=\"progress\">\r\n                    <div style=\"width: ;\" class=\"progress-bar\" role=\"progressbar\">\r\n                        <span><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                                <h6 class=\"progress-bar-label\">Javascript - <span>5 years experience<\/span><\/h6>\r\n                <div class=\"progress\">\r\n                    <div style=\"width: ;\" class=\"progress-bar\" role=\"progressbar\">\r\n                        <span><\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-532872\" style=\"height: 100px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"content-wrapper\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-12\">\r\n                <h2>Additional Skills<\/h2>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-9 col-sm-12\">\r\n                <div class=\"row\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"col-sm-4\">\r\n                        <div class=\"content-box\">\r\n                            <h4>ID Competencies<\/h4>\r\n<p>Implementing ID theory with design:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>ADDIE, SAM<\/li>\r\n<li>Action Mapping<\/li>\r\n<li>Bloom's Taxonomy<\/li>\r\n<li>Gagne's 9 Events<\/li>\r\n<li>Kirkpatrick Model<\/li>\r\n<li>Mayer's Principles<\/li>\r\n<li>SCORM, xAPI<\/li>\r\n<li>ADA, WCAG, UDI<\/li>\r\n<li>LMS (Moodle, Canvas, etc.)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <div class=\"col-sm-4\">\r\n                        <div class=\"content-box\">\r\n                            <h4><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span>Project Management<\/h4>\r\n<p>Project tracking using various PM tools:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Custom Gsheets<\/li>\r\n<li>Monday.com<\/li>\r\n<li>Smartsheet<\/li>\r\n<li>Trello<\/li>\r\n<li>Jira<\/li>\r\n<li>Workfront<\/li>\r\n<li>Asana<\/li>\r\n<li>TeamGantt<\/li>\r\n<li>Miro<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <div class=\"col-sm-4\">\r\n                        <div class=\"content-box\">\r\n                            <h4>Learning Management Systems (LMS)<\/h4>\r\n<p>Delivering &amp; managing training across platforms:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"80\">Canvas (Instructure)<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"91\">Moodle<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"112\">Blackboard Learn<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"137\">Cornerstone OnDemand<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"148\">Docebo<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"170\">Brightspace (D2L)<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"183\">SumTotal<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"197\">TalentLMS<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-199269\" style=\"height: 50px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"extras\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-314256 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-293947 kc_col-sm-6 kc_column kc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-912004 extras-space-1\" style=\"height: 100px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-962212 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Vee-3-scaled.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"Portrait of Veronica Thompson standing in home office space.\" \/>    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-736846 extras-space-2\" style=\"height: 100px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-484134 kc_col-sm-6 kc_column kc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-324192 extras-space-3\" style=\"height: 200px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-475065 kc_text_block about-role\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 40px; font-weight: 300; color: #333; font-family: Garamond; line-height: 3rem;\">Behind the Scenes.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-819444 kc_text_block about-bio\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;\">When I\u2019m not designing learning experiences, I\u2019m usually creating in another form. A few things that shape how I see the world:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left; line-height: 22px;\">\n<li style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Illustrating is my creative outlet.<\/strong> I enjoy translating ideas and cultural moments into visual form, often through pop-culture\u2013inspired illustrations.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Film is my first creative language. <\/strong>Studying film at university trained me to watch stories closely. I\u2019m the person who notices structure, pacing, and the small details that make a scene work.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Food is both a hobby and an aspiration. <\/strong>Exploring Los Angeles\u2019s food scene with my husband is a favorite ritual. Cooking at home is more experimental, but always with good intentions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 22px; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: left;\">Most importantly, I\u2019m Luca\u2019s mom. He\u2019s my greatest inspiration and a daily reminder to stay curious, observant, and willing to laugh&#8230;qualities that show up in my work more than anything else.\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-256956 extras-space-4\" style=\"height: 0px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"extras\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-735731 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-516756 kc_col-sm-6 kc_column kc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-425488 extras-space-1\" style=\"height: 100px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-665385 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sayhellovee_Illustration_of_a_female_hand_with_five_fingers_sha_9533bcc5-898e-4813-abaa-bf06066eb42f.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"Illustration of a human hand holding a robotic hand.\" \/>    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-280288 extras-space-2\" style=\"height: 100px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-881004 kc_col-sm-6 kc_column kc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-508499 extras-space-3\" style=\"height: 100px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-103696 kc_text_block about-role\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 40px; font-weight: 300; color: #333; font-family: Garamond; line-height: 3rem;\">Generative AI<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-636468 kc_text_block about-bio\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;\">Generative AI is part of my daily workflow. I use it to spark ideas, work more efficiently, and design learning experiences that are thoughtful, inclusive, and practical. For me, AI is about asking better questions earlier and making room for stronger outcomes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;\">I\u2019ve worked with AI tools across text, video, voice, image, music, and interactive design, including:<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-715419 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-261129 kc_col-sm-6 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-466391 kc_text_block about-bio\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ChatGPT<\/li>\n<li>Claude<\/li>\n<li>Gemini<\/li>\n<li>Copilot<\/li>\n<li>Synthesia<\/li>\n<li>HeyGen<\/li>\n<li>Soul Machines<\/li>\n<li>Runway<\/li>\n<li>Google Veo<\/li>\n<li>Higgsfield<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-38349 kc_col-sm-6 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-333231 kc_text_block about-bio\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pika<\/li>\n<li>Nano Banana Pro<\/li>\n<li>ElevenLabs<\/li>\n<li>Suno<\/li>\n<li>Midjourney<\/li>\n<li>DALL\u00b7E<\/li>\n<li>Adobe Firefly<\/li>\n<li>Veo \/ Imagen<\/li>\n<li>We Are Learning<\/li>\n<li>Kling AI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-408646 kc_text_block about-bio\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #333333; line-height: 22px; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: left;\">What matters most is how AI supports real workflows. Used responsibly, it strengthens creativity and decision-making while keeping people at the center.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-799704 extras-space-4\" style=\"height: 0px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"call-action\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-950178 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-794295 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-539164\" style=\"height: 100px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"content-wrapper\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-sm-12\">\r\n                <div class=\"text-center\">\r\n                    <h2>Ready to start the conversation\u2014<a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/?page_id=436\">let's connect<\/a>.<\/h2>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-403","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/403","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=403"}],"version-history":[{"count":779,"href":"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/403\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6202,"href":"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/403\/revisions\/6202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.veethompson.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=403"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}