Louisa J.
About Louisa J.
Louisa J. is a Senior Instructional Designer at Harvard Business School, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in educational technology and instructional design, she focuses on creating effective training programs that meet specific business needs.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Louisa J. serves as a Senior Instructional Designer at Harvard Business School, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on creating engaging and effective training programs that yield tangible results. Louisa collaborates with faculty, staff, and business partners to identify specific business needs and recommends appropriate solutions in partnership with HBS IT. She also provides and maintains comprehensive IT training and end-user documentation for the Harvard Business School community.
Previous Experience in Instructional Design
Prior to her current role, Louisa worked as an Instructional Designer and Content Developer at RAIN Group from 2018 to 2019. She also held the position of Instructional Designer at Harvard Business School from 2019 to 2022. Her experience includes analyzing training needs and developing resources and delivery methods tailored to meet business objectives. Louisa's background in instructional design is complemented by her work as a Teaching Fellow at Citizen Schools and as a Course Assistant at Teachers College, Columbia University.
Educational Background
Louisa J. earned her Bachelor of Arts in Library and Information Science from National Taiwan University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's Degree in Educational/Instructional Technology from Teachers College, Columbia University, completing her studies from 2014 to 2016. This educational foundation supports her expertise in instructional design and technology.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Louisa began her career with an internship as a Teaching Corps Intern at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2015, where she worked for five months. She also gained experience as a Research Assistant at the Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute from 2012 to 2013. These early roles contributed to her development in educational and instructional practices.
Consultation and Training Focus
In her professional capacity, Louisa consults on case-based pedagogy across various learning environments, including face-to-face, hybrid, and remote settings. She analyzes and identifies training needs, resources, and content to align with specific business requirements. Her focus on effective training design ensures that programs are impactful and meet the needs of diverse learners.