About

Margie McGee-Newton (she/her/hers) is a learning experience designer who makes complex ideas accessible and engaging. Over 15 years, she's designed training for Fortune 500 employers, university career centers, and national nonprofits, creating scalable learning solutions that connect people to career outcomes.

Her expertise includes:

• Designing leadership development and workforce readiness programs using Articulate 360, video production, and AI-powered learning tools

• Partnering with subject matter experts to transform academic content into interactive, multimedia experiences featuring chatbots, simulations, and scenario-based learning

• Building inclusive learning pathways for underrepresented communities, including first-generation college students and career transitioners

Recent work highlights:

• At InStride (ASU Enterprise Partners), designed multimedia leadership development serving 1,000+ professionals across Fortune 500 employers

• At DePaul University, built a 50+ module micro-learning library and launched Future Forward, a first-year career program that doubled enrollment in three years while improving student retention and confidence

• As a strategic consultant, guided higher education institutions through change management using design thinking and human-centered methodologies

Margie holds an MFA in Visual Studies from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Her background in studio arts—particularly woodcarving and ceramics—informs her creative, iterative approach to solving learning challenges.