Meet the Editor

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 the CEO of Build Capable, she leads an organization that prioritizes inclusive design, equity, and accessibility in all aspects of its products and services. Sarah brings together matrix teams of training, design, and technology experts to work with organizations in a wide range of industries, from small, community nonprofits to global corporations.

Sarah is a keynote speaker and frequently shares her experience in learning technology strategy and instructional design at industry conferences and business events. She is a subject matter expert and international facilitator for the Association for Talent Development. Her work has been published in ATD’s 2020 Trends in Learning Technology, The Book of Road-Tested Activities, TD Magazine, Learning Solutions Magazine, and CLO Magazine, among other training and workforce publications.

Sarah lives in Olympia, WA and enjoys searching for local pods of orcas in Puget Sound and rocks to put in her tumbler.