Navigating Difficult Conversations

Ann Verdine-Jones

Learning On Demand Consultant

Ann Verdine-Jones, MBA, is a Human Resource professional with more than 30 years of experience. While Ann has successfully managed all areas of HR, her recent ventures include an adjunct faculty appointment, consulting with organizations nationally on strategic initiatives, leadership coaching and development, and cross-sectional team building. As an experienced curriculum developer, Ann has successfully designed and implemented dynamic educational programs tailored to diverse audiences. Ann has collaborated with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and educators to ensure curricula are relevant, inclusive, and impactful. Her expertise in integral digital learning tools and adapting content for various learning styles has contributed to the success of numerous workshops and training programs. Ann holds a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Management from Regent University and a Master’s in Business Administration from Western Governors University.

Ashley Wood

Learning On Demand Consultant

Ashley is an accomplished business and people leader with more than 20 years of experience driving organizational success through strategic insight and a deep understanding of human behavior in the workplace. Throughout her career, Ashley has held executive, operations, and human resources leadership roles across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, technology, hospitality, education, retail, and manufacturing. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management, and is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Certified Executive Coach (CEC), and Certified Change Manager (CCM). Since joining Catapult in 2020, Ashley has served as both an advisor and, more recently, a contract facilitator and content creator.

Shamyra Evans

Learning On Demand Consultant

Shamyra Evans, a Charlotte, NC native, brings 15+ years of corporate sales, wellness, and learning and development leadership experience, specializing in designing and facilitating interactive training experiences that equip leaders and teams with practical tools to communicate with clarity, replace reactivity with responsiveness, and sustain healthy performance without burnout. Equal parts strategist and guide, she translates complex ideas into clear, actionable learning that is easy to put into immediate practice.