Elizabeth Castaneda

Innovative and visionary Learning and Development leader with a proven track record of designing and delivering transformative learning experiences that drive significant business impact. I bring extensive expertise in leveraging human-centered design methodologies, data-driven insights, and strategic partnerships to develop comprehensive curriculum and scalable solutions tailored to the diverse needs of global organizations.

Adept at leading global training initiatives, I currently spearhead negotiations training and enablement at Amazon, where I've developed and executed programs impacting over 4,000+ vendor managers. My accomplishments include architecting multi-modal enablement strategies, achieving measurable improvements in learning outcomes, and effectively managing Train-the-Trainer programs. I have a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams and manage complex projects from inception to completion.

Passionate about fostering a culture of continuous learning, advocating for diversity and inclusion, and driving employee engagement to optimize organizational performance. Core competencies include: instructional design, needs assessment & strategy development, blended & multimodal learning, LMS administration, facilitation, talent development, and change management. Continuing my life long journey of personal professional development including certifications in NeuroColor, KornFerry 360 for Amazon, and #IAmRemarkable.