🌟 CLN Trailblazer Awards Finalists
Celebrating excellence in learning, leadership, and innovation
Rising L&D Star of the Year
- Rachel Canfora – Director of Recruiting, Training and Development, Hogsalt
- Miranda Ruvalcaba – ODHR Talent Development Coordinator, City of Brownsville
- Nicole Kramer – Sr. Manager, Commercial Capabilities, Kellanova
- Dr. Misha Kouzeh – Lecturer of Communication, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
- Rick Hodge – Dean of Career Technical Education and Economic Development, Cypress College
Learning Legacy Leader of the Year
- Justin Roscoe – VP of Learning & Organizational Development, California Credit Union
- Scott Gilette – Director of Learning & Development, 2020 Companies
- Samantha Thomas – Associate Director of Learning Development & Growth, RVO Health
- Tomissa Smittendorf – Sr. Director, Commercial Capabilities, Kellanova
- Jane Nguyen – VP of Human Resources, PENN Entertainment
Excellence in Employee Experience
- Bright Horizons
- AstraZeneca
- Cardinal Glass Industries
- CAIXA
- City of Brownsville
L&D Team of the Year for Collaboration
- GoHealth
- CAIXA
- Current Lighting
- Sanofi
- LifeStance Health
- Humana
- Crunchyroll
- All For Kids
- City of Brownsville
- HUB International
- CoorsTek
- Bank Independent
Most Inclusive Leader of the Year
- Aisha Hamid – VP of Belonging & Engagement, Alliant Insurance Services
- LaRissa O’Neal – Director of Talent & Organizational Capabilities, RS Americas
- Dr. Waajida Small – Chief Human Resources Officer, Trinity Church
- Zurab Elzarov – Chief of Learning, Leadership and Management Development, United Nations
- Alyssa Gigliotti – Content Strategy and Operations Manager, EBSCO Information Services
Most Innovative Solution Provider
- Praxis Labs
- Cerris, Inc.
- Valence
- Uptale
- Lumofy
Come Back for the Winners Announcement on 4/16/25
We’ll be revealing the CLN Trailblazer Award winners—right here—on April 16, 2025. Stay tuned!
What are the Trailblazer Awards?
The CLN Trailblazer Awards recognize the pioneers in learning and development who are redefining strategies, implementing groundbreaking programs, and leading the way in corporate education.
Awards will be announced at the CLN Learning Conference, where we celebrate their contributions to the industry.
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