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Koreen Pagano

About

Koreen Pagano, co-founder of Rising Tide Cooperative, is a globally recognized executive with deep expertise in skills strategy, AI transformation, analytics, learning technology, and immersive experiences. Koreen previously founded Tandem Learning, where she pioneered immersive learning through virtual worlds, games, and simulations. She has since held product leadership roles at Lynda.com, LinkedIn, D2L, Degreed, and Wiley. In her current role, Koreen advises on AI and skills transformation initiatives in companies large and small. Koreen is a seasoned international speaker and author of two books, Immersive Learning and Building the Skills-Based Organization. She lives in Carpinteria, CA, where she raised her seven (now adult) children with her adventure partner, John. Koreen is a certified Master Gardener and helps run the family business, Night Owl Ciderworks.

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