Anelle Panarisi
Anelle Panarisi, CPTD®, PMP®, is a seasoned Learning & Development strategist and Talent Development leader with a track record of transforming organizations through performance-driven learning. With a deep foundation in adult learning theory and organizational development, she specializes in designing and delivering scalable, impactful training programs that directly align with business goals. From sales enablement to leadership development, Anelle builds experiences that strengthen culture, accelerate readiness, and improve key performance metrics.
Currently leading Learning & Development at LendingOne, Anelle has developed multiple high-impact initiatives from the ground up—including a cross-functional Rotational Training Program, a dynamic Management Development curriculum, and comprehensive onboarding systems that reduce time-to-productivity. Her work is rooted in collaboration, strategic foresight, and hands-on instructional design expertise, enabling her to address complex challenges with practical, human-centered solutions. Prior to LendingOne, she held pivotal roles across industries such as SaaS, finance, real estate, and healthcare, partnering with both internal and client-facing teams.
What sets Anelle apart is her belief that learning should be integrated, intentional, and inspiring. She combines strategic vision with agile execution to build programs that not only develop skills but also drive lasting behavior change. With certifications in talent development (CPTD®) and project management (PMP®), Anelle is passionate about building a culture where continuous growth is expected, celebrated, and embedded into the fabric of everyday work.
• Certified Professional Talent Development
• Drexel University's LeBow College of Business
• Assocation for Talent Development (ATD) | power member of both the national and local groups
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to willingness and ability to embed myself directly into the flow of business, ensuring learning is timely, relevant, and actionable. I strive to form productive relationships with the teams I support. I’ve also focused on strengthening the soft skills in my organization, which has improved collaboration and overall performance.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Two things: 1. Be on time! 2. You can't wait until you have the solution identified when solving a problem. Just get in there and start on the solution, even if you are not yet sure of what direction you will go and what the solution will be.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't let organizations place you into a 'order taking' role. You must strive to truly understand you business and the operational details so that you can act as an advisor to the business. This is how you will create content and programs that are effective and impactful.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest opportunities in our field right now is training in the form of performance support. When learning is made available only when needed, it supports real-time performance and drives measurable outcomes. A key challenge—and opportunity—is improving communication skills across teams where strong collaboration is essential to operational success.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Caring about others is a core value that guides both my work and personal life. I’m deeply committed to supporting employee growth, and there's nothing more rewarding than seeing individuals thrive and gain confidence through the training programs I’ve built.