Donna Slinger
About Donna Slinger
Donna Slinger serves as the Instructional Design Lead at Bixal in Washington, D.C., a position she has held since 2018. With a background in instructional design and graphic arts, she has accumulated over two decades of experience in the field.
Work at Bixal
Donna Slinger has been serving as the Instructional Design Lead at Bixal since 2018. In this role, she focuses on developing effective instructional materials and strategies to enhance learning experiences. Bixal, located in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing innovative solutions in the fields of education and technology. Donna's leadership in instructional design contributes to the company's mission of delivering high-quality educational content.
Education and Expertise
Donna Slinger studied at Old Dominion University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from 1994 to 1999. She also attended the Academy of Health Sciences and completed additional studies at the Army Training Support Center and the Procurement Technical Assistance Center in 2008 and 2009, respectively. Her educational background supports her expertise in instructional design and development.
Professional Background
Donna Slinger has a diverse professional background in instructional design and graphic arts. She began her career at CSC, where she worked as a graphic artist from 1999 to 2002 and later as an instructional designer until 2005. She then served as an interactive courseware specialist at Global Service Corps from 2012 to 2017. Before joining Bixal, she worked as a freelance instructional designer and Lectora developer for Self Directed from 2017 to 2018.
Previous Roles and Experience
Throughout her career, Donna has held various positions that have shaped her skills in instructional design. She worked at PalTech as an instructional designer from 2007 to 2010 and returned to Self Directed as a contract instructional designer from 2010 to 2012. Her experience spans over two decades, with a strong focus on creating engaging learning materials and interactive courseware.