Dr. Cristi Ford

Dr. Ford brings over 20 years of experience in advancing high-quality online education across higher education, K-12, nonprofit, and global sectors. A passionate advocate for accessible learning, she works closely with educational institutions, including numerous HBCUs, to expand digital portfolios and improve learner outcomes. Dr. Ford’s leadership in faculty development, instructional design, and online program strategy has been recognized by organizations such as the Online Learning Consortium and UPCEA. At D2L, she leads a team dedicated to helping institutions and organizations enhance teaching and learning while addressing the evolving needs of diverse learning communities.