About this trainer
Dena Cillo is a results-driven L&D professional and former educator with over two decades of experience designing and leading transformational learning programs across educational and corporate environments. As the founder of Mosaic Learning, she specializes in developing strategic training solutions that enhance performance, support inclusive leadership, and align learning outcomes with organizational goals. With a background in instructional design, project management, and stakeholder engagement, Dena brings a unique blend of analytical insight and human-centered leadership to every engagement. Her experience includes facilitating training for cross-functional teams, creating scalable onboarding programs, and leading change management efforts in both public education and nonprofit sectors. Whether launching a new initiative or refreshing a team’s skills, Dena provides the structure, creativity, and empathy needed to drive meaningful growth.
- Qualifications
- M.Ed. in Special Education & Child Development Leadership • Agile Instructional Design (LinkedIn Learning) • IBM Project Management Fundamentals • Certified in Design Thinking, Storyboarding, and SME Collaboration • Over 20 years of professional experience in education, training, and curriculum design
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Delivers in
- USA (East Coast)USA (Other)
- Customisation
- Off the shelfSome tailoringFull course design
Subjects
Leadership (6)
Team DevelopmentTrust and Psychological SafetyDecision-MakingBuilding High-Performing TeamsCommunication and CollaborationConflict Resolution Team
Human Resources (66)
Recruitment StrategiesSelection TechniquesEmployer BrandingJob Analysis and DesignOnboarding and OrientationDiversity and InclusionTraining Needs AnalysisTraining Program DesignLearning Management SystemsCareer DevelopmentGoal Setting and Performance PlanningPerformance Appraisal Methods
Show all 66 Human Resources subjects
Feedback and CoachingPerformance Improvement PlansReward and RecognitionPerformance Metrics and KPIsEmployment Law and RegulationsEmployee EngagementGrievance HandlingEmployee WellnessWork-Life BalanceConflict Resolution for HRGeneral Human ResourcesCultural CompetenceImplicit BiasUnderstanding Diversity and InclusionUnconscious BiasGender EqualityLGBTQ+ InclusionAge DiversityReligious and Belief InclusionInclusive LeadershipRace and EthnicityDisability Awareness and InclusionIntersectionalityInclusive Policy DevelopmentCommunity Engagement and OutreachNeurodiversityInclusive Technology and Digital AccessibilityGlobal Diversity and InclusionAllyship and AdvocacyEquity and Social JusticeInclusive CommunicationInclusive Recruitment and RetentionEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs)Anti-Harassment and Anti-DiscriminationEDI Metrics and AccountabilityConflict Resolution and MediationOccupational Health and Safety (OHS)Employment LawEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO)Environmental ComplianceSocial Media and Electronic CommunicationTrade ComplianceWhistleblower ProtectionEthical ConductWage and Hour ComplianceAnti-Bribery and CorruptionWorkplace AccommodationsIntellectual PropertyRecordkeeping and DocumentationConflict of InterestWorkplace Diversity and InclusionData Protection and PrivacyWorkplace Violence PreventionDrug and Alcohol Policies
Management (40)
Business StrategyCompetitive Analysis for ManagementStrategic PlanningSWOT AnalysisCorporate GovernanceChange ManagementSupply Chain ManagementProcess OptimizationQuality ManagementInventory ControlProject ManagementLean Six Sigma
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Recruitment and SelectionEmployee Training and DevelopmentPerformance ManagementCompensation and BenefitsEmployee RelationsTalent ManagementLeadership StylesEmotional IntelligenceTeam Building and CollaborationDecision-Making and Problem-SolvingConflict ResolutionCoaching and MentoringGeneral ManagementClimate ChangeBusiness AdministrationContinuous ImprovementFacilitiesTradeWorkforce Development and TrainingLabor Relations in ConstructionDiversity and Inclusion in Construction TeamsSustainable BusinessSustainable EntrepreneurshipSocial EnterpriseSocial InnovationDisability inclusionAccessibility awarenessWorkplace accessibility
Communication and Professional Development (42)
Storytelling for ProfessionalsCross-Cultural CommunicationMeeting FacilitationNegotiation SkillsFeedback and Constructive CriticismEmotional Intelligence in CommunicationAdapting Communication StylesEffective Email WritingReport Structure and FormattingDocument Editing and ProofreadingProposal Writing SkillsSocial Media and Business Communication
Show all 42 Communication and Professional Development subjects
Legal and Ethical Considerations in WritingWriting for Different AudiencesPowerful PowerPoint PresentationsDynamic Presentations Delivery TechniquesInteractive Presentation MethodsVirtual Presentation SkillsEffective Use of Data in PresentationsAdapting Presentations for Different AudiencesPeer Review and Feedback for PresentationsPresentation SkillsBuilding Trust in Professional RelationshipsEffective Networking StrategiesMentoring and Being MentoredCollaborative Decision-MakingTeam Building and CommunicationManaging Difficult ConversationsCultural Competence in the WorkplaceBuilding a Personal BrandEffective Prioritisation TechniquesSetting and Achieving SMART GoalsProactive Time-Blocking StrategiesTask Delegation and Team ProductivityStrategic Planning for Time ManagementStress Management and Work-Life BalanceUtilizing Technology for ProductivityEffective Meeting ManagementPublic SpeakingConfident PresentingPresentation and Pitch DeliveryGeneral Communication and Professional Development
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