Digital Learning Innovations Team Members

Welcome to the Digital Learning Innovations team! Led by Executive Director Joseph Jenkins, Jr., DLI is a multidisciplinary team of professionals dedicated to advancing digital innovation across Kennesaw State University. Our expertise spans learning experience design, educational technologies, multimedia production, accessibility, compliance, data management, and digital content solutions.

We partner with faculty, staff, and campus stakeholders to develop innovative solutions, support institutional initiatives, and enhance the digital experience across the university. Explore our team to learn more about the people behind DLI and the services that help drive innovation and excellence at KSU.

Administration

  • Joseph Jenkins Jr.
    Executive Director, Digital Learning Innovations

    Email: jjenk256@kennesaw.edu

    Phone: 470-578-7550

    Education

    M.Ed., Learning, Design, and Technology,
    University of Georgia

    M.Ed., Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment,
    Jones International University

    B.A., History, Shippensburg University

  • Jason Rodenbeck
    Academic Accessibility and Program Support Associate Director

    Email: jrodenb1@kennesaw.edu

    Phone: 470-578-4827

    Education

    M.A., Lincoln Christian University

    B.A., Central Christian College of the Bible

  • Daniel Byers

    Office Manager

    Email: gbyers4@kennesaw.edu 

    Phone: 470-578-5709

    Education

    M.S., Information Technology, Kennesaw State University

    B.S., Anthropology, Western Carolina University


Learning Experience Design

The Learning Experience Design functional area partners with faculty to create engaging, accessible, and student-centered learning experiences. Through instructional design, educational technologies, faculty development, and evidence-based teaching practices, DLI helps transform courses that support student success, promote instructional excellence, and advance innovative teaching across Kennesaw State University.

  • Garima Banerjee
    Senior Instructional Designer

    Email: gbanerje@kennesaw.edu

    Phone: 470-578-7550

     

    Education

     

    M.Ed., Learning, Design and Technology (IDD), University of Georgia

    MPhil., English, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

    M.A., English, University of Lucknow

    B.A., English, University of Lucknow

  • Sarah Cooper
    Instructional Designer

    Email: scoope92@kennesaw.edu

    Phone: 470-578-7550

     

    Education

     

    M.Ed., Media - Instructional Technology, University of West Georgia

    B.S., Plant and Soil Science, Middle Tennessee State University

  • Chelsey Gillilan
    Instructional Designer

    Email: cgillil5@kennesaw.edu

    Phone: 470-578-7550

     

    Education

     

    M.Ed., Georgia Southern University

    B.S., Jacksonville State University

  • Marcus Green
    Instructional Designer

    Email: mgree219@kennesaw.edu

    Phone: 470-578-7550

     

    Education

     

    M.S., Instructional Design and Technology, Walden University

    M.S., Music, University of Tennessee

    B.S., Music Education, Florida A&M University

  • Christie Lilliard
    Instructional Designer

    Email: clillar1@kennesaw.edu

    Phone: 470-578-7550

     

    Education

     

    M.Ed., Human Development, The University of Maryland, College Park

    M.S., Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), City College of New York

    B.A., International Affairs, Spanish & Linguistics, The University of Georgia

  • Iarra Miller
    Instructional Designer

    Email: imille26@kennesaw.edu

    Phone: 470-578-7550

     

    Education

     

    B.S., Secondary Education with a Major in English, University of Santo Thomas (PH)

  • Ashely Moore
    Senior Instructional Designer

    Email: amoor292@kennesaw.edu

    Phone: 470-578-7550

     

    Education

     

    EdD., Curriculum and Instruction – Instructional Design and Technology, University of West Florida

    EdS., Curriculum and Instruction- Instructional Design and Technology, University of West Florida

    M.A., Career and Technical Education, University of Central Florida

    B.A., English, Florida A&M University

  • Kathyrn Morgan
    Senior Instructional Designer & Part-Time Instructor of Technical Communication

    Email: kmorga62@kennesaw.edu

    Phone: 470-578-7550

     

    Education

     

    M.S., Information and Instructional Design, Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU)

    B.S., Technical Communication, Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU)

  • Holly Sedys
    Instructional Designer

    Email: hsedys@kennesaw.edu

    Phone: 470-578-7550

     

    Education

     

    M.S., Instructional Design and Technology, Georgia State University

    B.A., International Affairs, Kennesaw State University

 

 

Program Support and Compliance

The Program Support and Compliance functional area provides strategic leadership and support to advance the quality, compliance, and effectiveness of Kennesaw State University's academic programs. Through collaboration with campus partners, the team leads initiatives in digital accessibility, regulatory compliance, program support, and continuous improvement to ensure programs across all instructional modalities align with institutional priorities and promote student success.

  • Allison Dobo
    Instructional Designer 

    Email: adobo@kennesaw.edu

    Phone: 470-578-7550

     

    Education

     

    M.A., Integrated Global Communications, Kennesaw State University

    B.A., English with minor in Asian Studies, Kennesaw State University

  • Milya Maxfield
    Senior Instructional Designer, Learning Analytics

    Email: mmaxfie1@kennesaw.edu

    Phone: 470-578-7550

     

    Education

     

    M.A., Professional Writing, Kennesaw State University

    M.A.T, Secondary English Education, Kennesaw State University

    B.S.W., University of Georgia

     

  • Kelley Price
    Instructional Designer

    Email: kgermain@kennesaw.edu

    Phone: 470-578-7550

     

    Education

     

    Ed.S., Curriculum Studies, Georgia Southern University

    M.Ed., Higher Education Administration, Georgia Southern University

    B.A., English Literature, Georgia State University

  • Lindsey Salimbot-Skinner
    Instructional Design Specialist 

    Email: lsalimbo@kennesaw.edu

    Phone: 470-578-7550

     

    Education

     

    B.A., Asian Studies - Business with a minor in International Affairs, Kennesaw State University 

 

 

Content Strategy and Multimedia

The Content Strategy & Multimedia functional area strengthens the university's digital presence through strategic communications, data-informed decision making, and engaging multimedia solutions. DLI manages digital communications, websites, social media, branding, analytics, and institutional reporting while producing high-quality graphics, videos, podcasts, photography, and other multimedia resources that support teaching, learning, outreach, and university initiatives. By combining creative storytelling with strategic content management, DLI delivers accessible, engaging, and brand-consistent solutions that advance the university's mission.

  • John McPherson
    Multimedia Designer

    Email: jmcphe27@kennesaw.edu

    Phone: 470-578-6777

     

    Education

     

    B.S., Mass Communication with Minor in Film Studies, University of West Georgia