Kira Mac Donald M.Ed
About Kira Mac Donald M.Ed
Kira Mac Donald, M.Ed, is a Learning Program Manager specializing in Leadership Enablement at Vena Solutions. With a background in learning and development, she has held various roles in organizations such as Intelex Technologies ULC and Phreesia, and has advanced her education with a Master of Education in Assessment & Evaluation from Queen's University.
Current Role at Vena Solutions
Kira Mac Donald serves as the Learning Program Manager for Leadership Enablement at Vena Solutions since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing leadership enablement programs that enhance managerial skills and team performance. Kira contributes to the creation of a learning culture within the organization by integrating innovative educational technologies and methodologies. Her work involves participating in industry conferences and workshops to remain informed about the latest trends in learning and development, particularly within the SaaS industry.
Previous Experience in Learning and Development
Kira has a diverse background in learning and development, having held various roles at Intelex Technologies ULC. She worked as a People Development Partner from 2018 to 2019 and later as a Learning Consultant from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Learning Program Manager at Intelex from 2020 to 2021. Her experience also includes a role as a Technical Support Analyst at Phreesia from 2017 to 2018, where she supported enterprise clients.
Educational Background
Kira Mac Donald holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Assessment & Evaluation from Queen's University, which she completed from 2019 to 2021. She also earned a Post Graduate Certificate from the University of Guelph, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the University of Guelph during the same period.
Volunteer Experience
In 2016, Kira served as a Volunteer Coordinator for Crohn's and Colitis Canada, where she worked for five months in the Ottawa area. This role involved coordinating volunteer efforts to support the organization's mission and initiatives.
Recruitment and HR Experience
Kira has experience in recruitment and human resources, having worked as a Recruiter at TAG HR from 2014 to 2015. She also held the position of Director of First Impressions/HR at The Better Software Company for four months in 2016. These roles contributed to her understanding of talent acquisition and employee engagement.