Multilingual Instructional Designer | L&D Specialist –
New York, NY
Daria applies instructional design best practices and cognitive science insights to craft transformative learning experiences that improve performance and deliver lasting social impact.
PORTFOLIO
SELECTED PROJECTS
CHILD ONLINE PROTECTION
Designed and developed an interactive eLearning course in Articulate Storyline for the International Telecommunication Union (United Nations), integrating scenario-based learning and visual storytelling to strengthen learner engagement.
Tools: Articulate Storyline, Adobe Illustrator.
CHILDHOOD OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY PREVENTION
Designed an asynchronous online course for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), using Articulate Rise to deliver modular, self-paced learning enhanced by custom visuals and professional narration.
Tools: Articulate Rise, Adobe Illustrator, WellSaid Labs.
STREETS FOR KIDS
Designed a blended online course for the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), combining self-paced eLearning in Articulate Rise with visual storytelling in Adobe Illustrator to support urban design professionals in applying child-focused planning principles.
Tools: Articulate Rise, Adobe Illustrator
EXPERIENCE CAPITALIZATION
Developed a blended learning program for FAO, integrating eLearning, collaborative workshops, and LMS delivery to promote knowledge management, peer learning, and best practice transfer across global teams.
Tools: Articulate Storyline, Adobe Illustrator, Zoom, Moodle.
VR/AR PROJECTS
Please, disregard my posture. It's work in progress.
FOOD SAFETY
AND QUALITY VR TRAINING
I had the incredible opportunity to work on a project with the World Food Programme (WFP) in Mozambique, focused on training field monitors in Food Quality and Safety using Virtual Reality (VR). I was responsible for creating the VR experience from scratch, which included capturing real footage in the field. The goal was to give monitors a hands-on way to practice food safety procedures in a realistic yet safe environment. This project helped improve their training and made a real impact on food security operations.
Tools: 360 camera, NearLife software, Oculus VR
PRESENTATION SKILLS
VR TRAINING
I had the chance to work with the World Food Programme (WFP) in South Sudan and Kenya on a fun project where we used Virtual Reality (VR) to help staff improve their presentation skills. My role was to introduce and guide the team through using VR, making the training more interactive and engaging. It was amazing to see how practicing in a realistic virtual environment helped staff build confidence and communication skills for their important work.
Tools: Virtual Speech, Oculus VR
ABOUT
D A R I A
I began my career as a professional graphic designer before transitioning into the field of learning and instructional design. Building on that creative foundation, I now hold a Master’s degree in Instructional Technology and Media from Columbia University.
I have led instructional design and learning experience projects for a range of global organizations, including the United Nations (FAO, UNITAR, UNIDO, UNICEF), the New York City government, Girls Who Code, Columbia University, and the International Rescue Committee.
I specialize in helping organizations solve complex learning challenges, meet strategic development goals, and design scalable, impactful educational solutions.
TO READ
I regularly write about the intersection of learning science, instructional design, and technology—from neuroscience-informed design to gamification and AI in education. Here are a few selected articles to spark ideas and inspire your own learning strategies.
IMPORTANT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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