Adam Valencic, PhD, is Manager of Learning Design at Lindenwood University, where he leads initiatives in course quality, faculty support, and scalable learning design. His work spans instructional design, educational technology, project management, and team leadership, with experience in higher education, corporate learning, and creative development. His doctoral research focused on novice designers, and his current interests include learning strategy, design under constraint, faculty development, and practical approaches to improving learning environments through clear, sustainable systems.