How can educators and researchers use storytelling to enhance the learning experience and foster effective team science? In this session, we will discuss the design and development of the Team Science Community Toolkit and the key considerations for anyone interested in leveraging technology and case-based learning in team science and other research collaborative trainings. The Team Science Community Toolkit, developed in partnership with Brella Productions, is a free, dedicated resource designed to advance communication and collaboration in community engaged research and translational science by harnessing the principles of Team Science; it can be accessed at www.teamscience.net.

A seasoned professional whose background encompasses a diverse range of fields, including Marketing, Healthcare Education and Professionalism, and Team Science. She has a deep-seated passion for active community involvement which has naturally aligned with her current mission of championing professionalism, equity, and transparency within her work. With over 15 years of project management experience, she serves as a Senior Project Manager within the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS). 

As the Co-founder of Brella Productions—a women-owned corporate event optimization agency—Bernadette has helped business leaders achieve their learning and training goals for more than 30 years. She leverages her background in digital media production and years of organizational experience to create transformative, immersive learning experiences. Through Brella, she has developed a unique blend of event production, visual and instructional design, and digital technology to drive exceptional learning and training outcomes. Her current focus is on optimizing audience engagement for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events from national sales meetings to onboardings to leadership trainings. She has presented at Training Magazine conferences and webinars.

For over 15 years, Mark has helped clients tackle their toughest eLearning and training challenges. From teaching convenience store new hires to make sandwiches to testing electricians on their safety skills to prepping researchers for contributing to a clinical trial study, Mark has amassed a wealth of knowledge and expertise in getting adult learners to engage in the learning experience and not just "Click Next."