Jon S. Wedding, Ed.D.
Program Director
Jon S. Wedding, Ed.D., is a strategic learning and development leader with over a decade of experience driving innovation, culture transformation, and enterprise strategy across corporate, academic, and public sectors. Known for blending design thinking, UX research, and human-centered methodologies, Jon has consistently led cross-functional teams through large-scale change initiatives that enhance both employee engagement and customer experience.
In previous roles, Jon has spearheaded enterprise-wide leadership programs and culture strategy rollouts, implementing agile learning frameworks and facilitating innovation labs that served thousands of employees and community leaders. With a background spanning public utilities, higher education, and private consulting, Jon has a proven track record of guiding cross-functional teams through human-centered design processes, cultivating cultures of innovation, and executing initiatives that enhance both user and employee experiences. His work integrates data-driven insights with inclusive practices to design scalable programs that meet evolving industry needs.
A dedicated educator and thought leader, Jon has served as a Visiting Assistant Professor for nearly a decade, spanning under-grad to doctoral level programs. He has taught courses in organizational leadership, design thinking, strategic innovation, and organizational change. His curriculum blends theory with applied learning, empowering students to address real-world challenges through human-centered inquiry and systems thinking.
Known for turning complex challenges into opportunities for growth, Jon is passionate about aligning organizational strategy with adaptive, human-focused practices that foster innovative culture, drive measurable outcomes and long-term success.