# Laura Grande > Learning Product Leader | Content Strategy + Learning Science + Product Management | AI-Powered Platforms | Enterprise B2B Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/lauragrande There are not many people who sit at the intersection of product ownership, content strategy, and learning science. I happen to be one of them. I own roadmaps and EPD partnerships, architect content systems at scale, and apply learning science to make sure what gets built actually changes behavior and delivers outcomes — for learners and for the business. Over 14+ years I have built learning platform functions from scratch, reported to CPOs and CEOs, and delivered consistent results: 40% cost reductions, 8% retention improvements, 15% CSAT gains, and 20% faster time-to-market. MY EXPERTISE SPANS: • Product Leadership: roadmap ownership, EPD team leadership, content architecture, AI/LLM integration • Content Strategy: content experience design, taxonomy, personalization, contribution systems at scale • Learning Science: learning experience design, skills-based assessment, performance-based testing, learner journey optimization • Enterprise B2B: Fortune 500 workforce development, LMS/LXP/CMS platforms, vendor and partner management I am most energized by roles where all three of those things matter at once, and where the work connects directly to what people are able to do on the other side of it. Always happy to connect with people working on hard learning product problems! ## Work Experience ### Senior Content Strategist @ LinkedIn Jan 2025 – Present • Develop enterprise content product strategy aligned with LinkedIn's B2B objectives, defining a multi-year roadmap serving Fortune 500 workforce development needs across AI, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies. • Built a strategic SME network of 150+ industry thought leaders, designed skills-based assessment frameworks integrated into the platform experience, and led cross-functional delivery across Engineering, Production, Business Development, and Marketing. • Leverage learning analytics, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback to identify emerging skill gaps and drive continuous product iteration aligned with enterprise client needs. ### Director of Learning Experience Design @ Springboard Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 •Led learning product strategy reporting to the CPO, owning roadmap and EPD team delivery across B2B and B2C bootcamp programs. •Built a GPT-based skills assessment bot that cut instructor overhead by 50% and established a performance-based testing framework across all programs. •Launched AI/ML bootcamp integrating lab-based environments with the LMS for 50+ experts, driving a 15% CSAT increase. •Drove 8% retention improvement by redesigning the learner journey end-to-end. •Reduced vendor content costs 40% and accelerated time-to-market 20% through build-versus-buy analysis and platform rationalization. •Led full LMS/CMS platform migration for 1,500+ learners enabling 20% faster content deployment. ### VP, Content & Learning @ Kira Learning Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 • Served as product strategy leader reporting directly to the CEO during stealth-to-seed phase. Defined content platform strategy and product roadmap from the ground up, establishing OKRs that drove company growth. Architected learning analytics infrastructure including learner pathing and performance-based assessment metrics. • Created advisory boards with education researchers to validate AI-driven products against pedagogical and market standards. • Embedded Learning Design within EPD teams, integrating learning science into the core platform experience. ### Director of Content & Learning Experience @ Chegg Inc. Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 • Led product initiatives across personalization, content taxonomy, and learner journey optimization reporting to the VP of Product, partnering with data science and engineering to ensure the right content surfaced at the right time. • Scaled subject-matter expert network from 0 to 1,000+, designing quality standards, evaluation frameworks, and tiering systems that maintained content excellence across a massive contributor base. • Owned end-to-end content strategy across Chegg's product portfolio, defining content brand, performance metrics, KPIs, and OKRs aligned with business objectives. • Drove 35% improvement in content quality scores and 18% reduction in expert churn through performance-based assessment frameworks and structured training programs. ### Director, Curriculum Development @ 2U Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 • Managed strategic relationships between curriculum development teams and university partners across graduate degree programs, balancing academic rigor with business objectives. • Established curriculum brand identity and go-to-market positioning supporting marketing and sales initiatives. • Created efficacy metrics and performance frameworks to drive data-informed curriculum improvements. ### Manager of Instructional Design @ Pearson Jan 2016 – Jan 2019 | San Diego, CA Overseas a group of Lead Instructional Designers and Instructional Designers in the development of engaging online and/or traditional learning experiences. Works closely with departmental leadership, project managers, other Managers of Instructional Design, instructional designers, quality assurance staff, and other staff that work directly with academic, institutional, government, and professional organizations to assist in meeting the needs of curriculum development projects. ### Instructor @ University of San Diego Jan 2015 – Jan 2019 • Teach online, on ground, and hybrid courses in curriculum design, assessment, and evaluation • Teach public and independent school teachers and administrators how to design curriculum and assessment to enhance academic achievement • Provide feedback on faculty performance, instructional design, and assessment • Collaborate with administration in providing faculty support opportunities targeted to address performance enhancement and support ### Senior Instructional Designer @ University of San Diego Jan 2012 – Jan 2016 | San Diego, CA • Create and manage all workflow, course development processes, and project timelines for online department • Work collaboratively with University of San Diego faculty and subject matter experts to deliver high quality e-learning or virtual learning experiences to all learners • Consult subject matter experts and university departments in using educational technology • Provide coaching and mentoring to instructional designers and instructional technologists • Design and storyboard multimedia using a variety of software (Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Captivate, etc.) • Develop all content in keeping with Universal Design and Quality Matters standards • Build and Design course content within Blackboard LMS • Revise, polish, and refine multimedia content in a variety of software programs ### Instructor @ Ashford University Jan 2011 – Jan 2015 Create an engaging and memorable learning experience for college of education undergraduate students in courses related to education, technology, and instructional design. ### Instructional Designer II @ Ashford University Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 • Mentor faculty on instructional strategies, assessment, and evaluation • Develop course content consistent with Universal Design and Quality Matters Standards • Work collaboratively with subject matter experts and faculty to deliver dynamic on-ground and online learning experiences • Serve as team leader and mentored other instructional designers on design and assessment strategies • Storyboard multimedia content for education technology team ### Instructional Specialist @ Ashford University Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 Coach, monitor, and evaluate online faculty members ### Web Editing @ Westwood One Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 Programming - coded data for Sigalert traffic website ### 8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher @ Escambia County Schools Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 | Pensacola, Florida Taught advanced English Language Arts classes to 8th grade students. ### 8th Grade English Teacher @ Teach For America Jan 2006 – Jan 2008 | Waianae, HI Teach English to 8th Grade Students as part of Teach for America Charter Corps Hawai'i ## Education ### M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning University of Hawaii at Manoa ### B.A. in German, Sociology Hamline University ### German Language and Literature Universität Trier ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lauralgrande --- Source: https://flows.cv/lauragrande JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/lauragrande/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13