Deborah Oliver, Ed.D., is a Learning Scientist, with research interests in SEAD, competency based learning and personalized learning. She is an adjunct professor at National University Sanford School of Education where she teaches graduate level courses. She received her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Idaho State University. She Co-founded Mindful SEAD, a non-profit organization that inspires innovative teaching and learning through mindful practices by fostering community, personalized learning, developing leadership and embracing each individual’s unique genius. She is an accomplished senior executive, entrepreneur, public speaker and learning specialist with more than 30 years of success in K-12 and higher education, international education affairs and non-profits.