Debbie Richards, president of Creative Interactive Ideas, supports talent development clients with technology challenges. Debbie works with organizations to design, develop and deliver technology-based adult learning programs with measurable impact. She updates her job knowledge by researching new technologies and software products; participating in educational opportunities (such as speaking at learning conferences); and participating in professional organizations. Debbie was named one of the most influential people in corporate e-learning for 2018.

Passionate about working with and mentoring other learning professionals, Debbie is a past president of the ATD Houston Chapter, and a past ATD NAC (National adviser for chapters.) She is the ATD Technology Conference Advisory Council chairperson for 2019.