Natasha Palandri
About Natasha Palandri
Natasha Palandri is a Manager of Enterprise Technology Education & Readiness at The Standard, where she develops employee education plans and provides training solutions. She holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Willamette University and has extensive experience in technology training and education.
Current Role at The Standard
Natasha Palandri serves as the Manager of Enterprise Technology Education & Readiness at The Standard, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she develops comprehensive employee education and awareness plans to support the rollout of new technical solutions and feature updates. She focuses on providing solutions consulting and training aimed at enhancing individual proficiency and team productivity within the enterprise. Her work contributes to fostering a culture of continuous learning and technology adoption among employees.
Previous Experience at The Standard
Prior to her current role, Natasha Palandri worked at The Standard as a Senior Technology Trainer from 2016 to 2019. In this capacity, she was responsible for training employees on various technology platforms and ensuring they were equipped to utilize new systems effectively. Her experience in this position laid the groundwork for her current responsibilities in enterprise technology education.
Educational Background
Natasha Palandri studied at Portland State University, focusing on Training and Development from 2005 to 2008, where she gained foundational knowledge in educational methodologies. She furthered her education at Willamette University, pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Organizational Analysis from 2022 to 2024. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor's Degree in English from Mills College, which she completed from 1992 to 1996.
Professional Experience in Education and Training
Natasha Palandri has extensive experience in education and training roles. She worked as a Unified Communications Training Specialist at Microsoft from 2005 to 2014, where she developed training programs for communication technologies. Earlier in her career, she served as a Youth Leadership Program Coordinator at B'nai B'rith Camp and as an Early Childhood Educator at both the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette and the Mittleman Jewish Community Center. These roles contributed to her expertise in developing educational programs and training initiatives.
Skills in Technology Adoption and Training
In her current and previous roles, Natasha Palandri has demonstrated skills in creating and curating self-help tutorials and documentation to facilitate technology adoption among employees. Her focus on developing educational materials and training solutions has been instrumental in helping organizations implement new technologies effectively, ensuring that employees are well-prepared to adapt to changes in their work environments.