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• Member Orientation & Networking

  • When
    January 21, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

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  Join Us for the ATD Puget Sound Member Orientation! Whether you’re new to ATD or simply want a fresh look at all your membership has to offer, our virtual orientation is the perfect place to connect. Meet fellow members, or those considering membership, expand your network, and explore the benefits, services, and resources available to help you grow in your talent development journey. Come with questions, leave with inspiration—and get even more out of your membership.

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. We are required to keep track of attendance. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

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• Partnership with Kansas City ATD: Certification Study Group Spring 2026 Cohort

  • When
    January 21, 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  ATDps is partnering with Kansas City ATD to offer this opportunity to our members.  Please refer questions directly to their CPTD team.

  
  

  Certification Study Series

  January 21 - Informational Webinar

  January 28 -Study Group Orientation

  February 4 to May 20 - Spring Cohort dates

  
  

  
  

  Time: Weekly meetings on Wednesday nights, 6:30 - 7:30 PM CST

  4:30 - 6:30 Pacific Time

  Cost: $65

                        To register and/or get additional information

  
  

  Are you preparing for the ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) or Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) exam? Join our ATD Multi-Chapter Certification Study Group for structured, collaborative study sessions designed to help you stay accountable, gain insights from certified facilitators, and connect with fellow candidates..

  For complete series information, including dates and topics, VISIT HERE.

  What to Expect:

  • Expert-Led Discussions – Learn from certified facilitators and advisors who provide guidance on key exam topics.
  • Multi-Chapter Collaboration – Expand your network with professionals across multiple ATD chapters.
  • Accountability & Support – Stay on track with a structured study plan and a community of learners.
  • Engaging Sessions – Participate in weekly virtual meetings covering critical concepts, study strategies, and Q&A.

  Who Should Attend?

  • Talent development professionals actively preparing for the CPTD or APTD exam.
  • Those seeking a structured study plan and expert insights to boost exam confidence.
  • Individuals looking to connect with peers and learn from experienced ATD-certified practitioners.

  Registration & Commitment

  • $65 for members and non-members
  • Participants should be ready to engage in discussions, lead teach backs, and dedicate time for self-study.

  RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY & TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARDS ATD CERTIFICATION.

  Learn more about the study group, including dates and topics, VISIT HERE.

  If you are pursuing certification, we recommend purchasing optional resources from ATD, such as

  • Talent Development Body of Knowledge (ATD Members have access to virtual copy.)
  • Additional preparation materials available on the ATD Certification Site

  If you purchase from ATD, we ask that you use the ATDps ChIP code, CH8020.

  
  

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• Become a Mentee or Mentor in ATDps 2026 Mentorship Cohort - Applications close on January 25th, 2026

  • When
    January 30, 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
  • Location
    Zoom - Access will be in your confirmation email

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  ATD Puget Sound Mentorship Program

   2026 Kickoff Meeting Invitation

  More details can be found on this dedicated page

  We’re excited to welcome you to the ATD Puget Sound 2026 Mentorship Program — and it all begins with our Kickoff Session on January 30th.

  This year's theme,  Growth Through Collaboration, reminds us that mentorship is more than a professional development tool — it's a relationship-building experience that helps us learn from one another, expand our networks, and support each other's growth.

  Before the Kickoff
  

  • Make sure you’ve completed your application (links below) and Slack setup
  • Review your mentee/mentor profile once pairings are released
  • Look out for program communications starting January 29th
  • We’re thrilled to have you join this vibrant community and can’t wait to see the powerful connections that emerge this year.

                                        Mentee Application

                                        Mentor Application

  
  

  What to Expect at the Kickoff

  During this interactive session, you will:

  • Learn how the program is structured and what to expect over the 4.5-month journey
  • Get oriented to key milestones, tools, and participation expectations
  • Meet your mentor or mentee(s) and begin establishing your meeting cadence
  • Explore how to align on SMART goals and get the most out of your partnership
  • Connect with other participants and begin building your peer support network
    

  We encourage you to bring your lunch, your curiosity, and your questions. This is a casual, community-driven event designed to help you start strong.

  Our Program Goals

  • Create empowering learning experiences for professional growth
  • Build meaningful relationships with fellow professionals
  • Strengthen leadership, coaching, and communication capabilities
  • Support career clarity and confidence in a safe, peer-driven environment
  • Foster a professional community that’s shaping the future of talent development

  Program Requirements

  • To make the most of this experience, all participants are asked to:
  • Commit to a 4.5-month mentorship partnership (January 30 – June 15, 2025)
  • Meet regularly with your mentor or mentees (recommended: 30 minutes/week)
  • Actively participate in Slack discussions, group sessions, and program surveys
  • Provide your Slack ID for community engagement (or set up an account)
  • Reach out to the program team if challenges arise during the process

  If you’re unable to attend the kickoff session, please contact: 

  Maria Kolesnikoff – mentormanager@atdpugetsound.org

  Let the journey begin.

  ATD Capabilities for this program: Career & Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Performance Improvement

  
  

  
  

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• Seattle Networking Interest Group

  • When
    February 05, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

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  Seattle Networking Interest Group

  
  

  Our Networking Interest Group meets virtually the first Thursday of every month for connection, conversation and conviviality! Whether you’re a current member or curious about becoming one, these structured gatherings are intentionally designed to help you:

  • Meet talent development professionals from across the Puget Sound region
  • Discover new ways to get involved with our Chapter 
  • Get the most value out of an ATD Puget Sound Membership 
  • Engage with Chapter Leaders
  • Experience and learn fun virtual connection building activities you can use at work

  Whether you’re an experienced trainer, facilitator, coach, instructional designer, consultant, or aspiring to work in one of the many fields of L&D, these meetings give you the chance to learn from and with others, feel more connected to the industry and get inspired to be an active member of the ATD Puget Sound community. 

  Can’t join us for the full 90 minutes? No problem! This is your open invitation to a virtual open house: anyone can "Zoom" by, whenever, and for however long you can stay.

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

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• AI in HR Special Interest Group (SIG)

  • When
    February 12, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

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  2026 AI Tools for L&D

  In this session, Troy Avery will share a practical overview of today’s AI tool landscape for L&D professionals—what’s emerging, what’s working, and how teams are applying AI to design, deliver, and measure learning more effectively. The session will include real-world examples, evaluation criteria, and adoption pitfalls to avoid.

  Key takeaways

  • A clear map of AI tool categories across the L&D workflow
  • How to choose tools based on outcomes
  • Quick-win use cases L&D teams can implement immediately
  • Risks, governance, and best practices for responsible adoption

  Competencies you’ll build

  • AI tool evaluation and selection
  • Workflow automation and productivity
  • Change management and ethical AI awareness

  Immediate takeaways you can use today

  • A clear map of AI tool categories across the L&D workflow
  • Practical use cases you can implement this week (with low risk)
  • Common adoption mistakes—and how to avoid them

  Troy Avery is a seasoned nonprofit executive and Senior Director of Human Resources with over 20 years of leadership experience aligning people strategy with organizational vision to drive culture transformation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. With deep expertise in leadership development, learning culture design, and strategic workforce planning, they bring a data-informed approach powered by workforce analytics and modern HR technology—including AI and automation—to improve efficiency and elevate employee experience.

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/troyavery/

  ATD Capabilities

  Learning Sciences, Instructional Design, Training & Delivery, Technology Application, Career & Leadership Development, Change Management, Data & Analytics, Future Readiness, Communication, Collaboration & Leadership, Project Management, Lifelong Learning

  
  

  

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. We are required to keep track of attendance. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

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• Design for All: Advancing Accessibility Together - with Sarah Mercier

  • When
    February 18, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom information will be included on your confirmation email

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  ATDps: February 2026 Virtual Member Event

  Design for All: Advancing Accessibility Together

  What if everything you thought you knew about accessibility was only the beginning? Too often, when we talk about accessibility in learning, the focus often lands on what one person can do. But accessibility at scale isn’t a solo effort. It’s a shared responsibility that requires alignment across teams, tools, and processes.

  n this session, you’ll meet Sarah Mercier, editor and author of Design for All Learners: Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences. She will unpack universal design through the lens of her own journey, from building a foundation in digital accessibility to uncovering the hidden challenges and opportunities that reshaped her design mindset and approach.

  Together, we’ll explore how shifting from individual action to collaborative strategy builds more sustainable, scalable accessibility. You’ll discover practical ways to support and advance your organization’s accessibility maturity, foster cross-functional accountability, and design learning experiences that are inclusive from the start.

  You’ll leave with a fresh perspective on accessibility, inspiring you to go beyond compliance and design with empathy, innovation, and positive impact.

  As a result of this session, you will:

  • Assess where your organization stands in accessibility maturity.
  • Discover facts that challenge the assumptions and misconceptions that often create barriers to access.
  • Prepare for change with one thing you can do right now to advance accessibility an inclusion in your own work.

  
  

  Our guest:  Sarah Mercier

  Sarah Mercier, MBA, CPACC, specializes in innovative learning technology and strategic implementation of learning solutions. She is an advocate for learner-centered design and is known for her ability to translate highly technical concepts and research to real-world practice. As CEO of Build Capable, she leads a team of learning technology experts. Sarah is an author and the editor of Design for All Learners: Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences. She is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and business events on topics such as learning experience design, accessibility, xAPI, and learning ecosystems.

  Connect with Sarah - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahcmercier/

  
  

                      
  

  

  
  

   Instructional Design

  
  

  
  

  Registration:

  Pre-Registration - Members attend at no charge. There is no walk in availability. Pre-registration is mandatory.

  Pre-Registration - Non-Member $20.00. There is no walk in availability. Pre-registration is mandatory. 

  We are not able to issue refunds after the Friday prior to the meeting. Substitutions are encouraged.

  Special Instructions:

  Instructions to attend the virtual meeting will be included in your confirmation email and on the reminder email the day prior to the program. Please save these instructions. Real time assistance is not usually available. 

  
  

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• In-Person Networking Night

  • When
    February 18, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Seapine Brewing Company (2959 Utah Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134)

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  Come out on February 18, 2026 for our quarterly chapter in-person networking event! Join other current and aspiring talent development professionals in the Puget Sound area for low-key conversation and connection and to learn more about getting involved with the ATDps chapter. This event is open to both members and non-members. We hope to see you there!

  Register in advance so we can know to expect you!
  

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• Technology Special Interest Group - From Concept to Click: Demonstrating Lovable

  • When
    February 26, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

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  Curious how quickly an idea can become a working digital experience? Join us for a live demonstration of Lovable, where we’ll walk through how concepts turn into clickable, usable prototypes in real time. Designed for learning, tech, and L&D professionals, this session showcases how Lovable can accelerate creation, reduce friction, and support rapid experimentation, without requiring deep technical skills. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what’s possible and how to apply it in your own work.

  By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Describe how Lovable supports rapid prototyping from concept to clickable experience
  • Identify practical use cases for Lovable within learning, training, and L&D workflows
  • Recognize opportunities to reduce development time and iterate more quickly using Lovable

  
  

  Timothy Frost is the Supervisor of Digital Learning Products at Orlando Health, where he leads the design and delivery of digital learning solutions that support a large, complex healthcare workforce. His work focuses on translating ideas into practical, scalable learning experiences that balance innovation, usability, and real-world constraints.

  With a background in digital learning, product thinking, and technology-enabled design, Timothy is passionate about reducing friction in the creation process and helping teams move from concept to clickable solutions efficiently. He leverages Microsoft 365 tools, including Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI to streamline workflows, enhance team productivity, and deliver actionable data insights that improve decision-making for strategic leaders. Timothy brings a hands-on, practitioner perspective to showcasing tools such as Lovable or Power Automate, demonstrating how thoughtful technology choices can accelerate learning design and improve outcomes for all learners.

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. We are required to keep track of attendance. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

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• Seattle Networking Interest Group

  • When
    March 05, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

  Register

  

  Seattle Networking Interest Group

  
  

  Our Networking Interest Group meets virtually the first Thursday of every month for connection, conversation and conviviality! Whether you’re a current member or curious about becoming one, these structured gatherings are intentionally designed to help you:

  • Meet talent development professionals from across the Puget Sound region
  • Discover new ways to get involved with our Chapter 
  • Get the most value out of an ATD Puget Sound Membership 
  • Engage with Chapter Leaders
  • Experience and learn fun virtual connection building activities you can use at work

  Whether you’re an experienced trainer, facilitator, coach, instructional designer, consultant, or aspiring to work in one of the many fields of L&D, these meetings give you the chance to learn from and with others, feel more connected to the industry and get inspired to be an active member of the ATD Puget Sound community. 

  Can’t join us for the full 90 minutes? No problem! This is your open invitation to a virtual open house: anyone can "Zoom" by, whenever, and for however long you can stay.

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

  Show details
• Member Orientation & Networking

  • When
    March 18, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

  Register

  
  

  Join Us for the ATD Puget Sound Member Orientation! Whether you’re new to ATD or simply want a fresh look at all your membership has to offer, our virtual orientation is the perfect place to connect. Meet fellow members, or those considering membership, expand your network, and explore the benefits, services, and resources available to help you grow in your talent development journey. Come with questions, leave with inspiration—and get even more out of your membership.

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. We are required to keep track of attendance. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

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• ResponseAgility™ with Margaret Graziano

  • When
    April 07, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom information will be included on your confirmation email

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  ATDps: April 2026 Virtual Member Event

  ResponseAgility™ with Margaret Graziano

  Feeling overwhelmed by constant change? Stressed out and disengaged? You're not alone. In today's world, adaptability isn't just an asset—it's a necessity. ResponseAgility is your guide to navigating the chaos and reclaiming your power, both at work and in life.

  Magi reveals the secrets to shifting from friction – that feeling of overwhelm and resistance – to flow – a state of focus, engagement, and peak performance. Discover the SCULPT process, a revolutionary 90-second method for managing your emotions and responding effectively to any situation.

  Packed with practical exercises and real-world examples, ResponseAgility empowers you to thrive in a world of constant change. It's time to stop just surviving and start truly living. Reclaim your power. Embrace ResponseAgility. Transform your life.

  Learn how to:

  • Master your emotions: Move from reactive to responsive, taking control of your thoughts and feelings.
  • Unlock your potential: Boost your productivity, creativity, and overall well-being.
  • Navigate change with confidence: Embrace uncertainty and turn challenges into opportunities.
  • Cultivate self-awareness: Understand your triggers and break free from negative patterns.

  
  

  Our guest:  Margaret Graziano

  The leading voice in high-performing organizational culture. Magi guides business owners, executive teams and established leaders through a hero's journey to rekindle their passion for work. Her inside out approach inspires and gives the framework for individual, team and organizational alignment.

  Using a unique combination of experiential coaching, science-backed development tools, and actionable strategies, Magi empowers leaders to evolve themselves and their organizational culture to meet the moment. Whether it’s change initiatives, new leadership, or cultural transformation, she partners with teams to catalyze positive change.

  She inspires her audiences and clients to see, take responsibility for, and move beyond their personal and organizational constraints and achieve peak performance.

  Drawing on over 25 years of expertise in organizational effectiveness, cultural anthropology, and human development, Magi has become a pioneering voice in conscious leadership and cultural transformation. She is a Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author of Ignite Culture, and her groundbreaking work has earned her recognition on the Inc. 5000 list, as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Silicon Valley, and Chicago Woman Business Owner of the Year by NAWBO."

                http://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretgraziano     
  

  

  
  

   Change Management

  
  

  
  

  Registration:

  Pre-Registration - Members attend at no charge. There is no walk in availability. Pre-registration is mandatory.

  Pre-Registration - Non-Member $20.00. There is no walk in availability. Pre-registration is mandatory. 

  We are not able to issue refunds after the Friday prior to the meeting. Substitutions are encouraged.

  Special Instructions:

  Instructions to attend the virtual meeting will be included in your confirmation email and on the reminder email the day prior to the program. Please save these instructions. Real time assistance is not usually available. 

  
  

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• ATD 25 - Los Angeles - we have discount codes!!!

  • Start
    May 17, 2026
  • End
    May 20, 2026
  • Location
    Los Angeles, California

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  We have discount codes - express interest and they will be sent to you in the confirmation email!

  ATD 26 International Conference and Expo

  Los Angeles, California

  May 17 - 20, 2026

  By responding to this invitation, you are simply expressing interest in attending ATD 26 in LA.  If we get 5 or more members, we can qualify as a Chapter Team for discounted pricing.

  You don't have to be a member of National ATD to take advantage of this offer! If you've already signed up and paid for the conference, let us know and we may be able to get the difference refunded to you.

  For more information about the conference, please click here.

  ATD26 National Member Registration Fees

  The discounted team rates  depend on whether or not you are a member of National ATD.  There are also options for virtual pricing as well.

  Upon registering, please use our special code: 8020 and ATDps will receive a financial rebate which helps the chapter!

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• Member Orientation & Networking

  • When
    June 17, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom access provided upon registration

  Register

  
  

  Join Us for the ATD Puget Sound Member Orientation! Whether you’re new to ATD or simply want a fresh look at all your membership has to offer, our virtual orientation is the perfect place to connect. Meet fellow members, or those considering membership, expand your network, and explore the benefits, services, and resources available to help you grow in your talent development journey. Come with questions, leave with inspiration—and get even more out of your membership.

  
  

  Pre-registration is required to have the Zoom log in information sent. We are required to keep track of attendance. Also, there is no real time assistance available for this program.

  Show details