Tiana Crumbley

Tiana Crumbley is a dedicated adult education leader and instructional designer with 17 to 18 years of experience in the field across various capacities. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in sociology, a master's degree in human relations emphasizing educational psychology, and a graduate degree in assistive technology, along with multiple certifications in educational technology, design, and Google Applied Learning. Her expertise centers on trauma-informed learning, assistive technology for cognitive and neurodiverse learners, instructional design, and faculty development. She has served on the board of directors for the Arizona Association for Lifelong Learning for three years and has been involved with workforce development boards and EdTech initiatives. Tiana previously ran an adult learning program focused on English language learning and GED attainment before transitioning to instructional design and faculty development roles at a local college, where she emphasizes experiential and universal design for learning approaches. Her professional values emphasize meaningful student outcomes over summative assessments, drawing from her personal experiences with trauma and learning challenges to advocate for student-centered, accessible education.