Tracie Cantu, MHRM, CPTD

Tracie Cantu, MHRM, CPTD

Washington DC-Baltimore Area
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Tracie Cantu partners with COOs, CHROs, and senior L&D leaders to transform how…

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Articles by Tracie

  • 2026: L&D's Year of Transformation

    Looking back on the research and the conversations I’ve had with business leaders and L&D peers, 2026 feels like we are…

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  • Why L&D Still Isn’t Strategic (Yet)

    Most L&D teams are doing the right things. The content holds up.

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  • Learning Tech Governance: Part I

    Now I know that many people don't consider governance a dream task, especially learning technology governance. It can…

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  • WOL: Google Data Studio & an LMS

    It started because I wanted to automate a frequent data request needed by my leaders for our quarterly and annual…

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  • L&D Challenge: Translation

    Amazon AWS, under their machine learning function, has some interesting tools that I’ve wanted to try out for a while…

  • Learning Technology Maturity Model

    I started 2020 knowing that I wanted to map my learning technology team's progress to a learning technology maturity…

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  • Let's All Commit to Inclusive Design

    I commit to designing training that: Speaks to the person not at the person. I will write in a conversational tone and…

  • The Modern Employee Journey

    Remember when you knew climbing the career ladder at your company was all about hard work and dedication within your…

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  • Why Cultural Alignment Should Be Your #1 LMS Requirement

    This article was originally published on the eLearning Industry. Connect with me on Twitter or LinkedIn.

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Volunteer Experience

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    National Advisor for Chapters

    Association for Talent Development (ATD)

    - 3 years 1 month

    As a former ATD local Chapter President, I was elected by the ATD Board of Directors to serve a three-year term as a national volunteer advisor to the chapter services team and chapter leaders.

    • Coached and mentored chapter leaders from 12 chapters across Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana through monthly collaborative meetings, one on one sessions, and two annual in-person conferences
    • Served as the 2019 Nominating Committee Chair responsible for the successful recruitment and…

    As a former ATD local Chapter President, I was elected by the ATD Board of Directors to serve a three-year term as a national volunteer advisor to the chapter services team and chapter leaders.

    • Coached and mentored chapter leaders from 12 chapters across Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana through monthly collaborative meetings, one on one sessions, and two annual in-person conferences
    • Served as the 2019 Nominating Committee Chair responsible for the successful recruitment and nomination of new National Advisors for Chapters (NAC)
    • Contributing member tasked with reviewing and redefining affiliation requirements between local chapters and the larger governing professional society

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    Director of Social Media

    ATD Austin

    - 3 years

    Education

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    Chapter President

    ATD Austin

    - 1 year

    Education

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    VP of Technology

    ATD Austin

    - 2 years 3 months

Publications

  • The Blueprint for Developing a Learning Operations Blueprint

    The article emphasizes the importance of establishing a strategic framework to transform Learning and Development (L&D) teams into pivotal contributors to organizational success. It discusses how a learning operations blueprint can help L&D functions shift from being reactive order-takers to proactive strategic partners, aligning closely with business objectives and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

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  • Overcoming Common Pain Points When Switching to a New LMS

    eLearning Guild

    The task of switching to a new LMS can be daunting, but it’s a natural choice for organizations to consider in order to provide a platform that can utilize modern technology and better support today’s learners. The selection process is different for all organizations across the industry. However, there are obvious common denominators that together create a set of best practices for making the process of reviewing and implementing a new LMS easier.

    Organizations interested in exploring…

    The task of switching to a new LMS can be daunting, but it’s a natural choice for organizations to consider in order to provide a platform that can utilize modern technology and better support today’s learners. The selection process is different for all organizations across the industry. However, there are obvious common denominators that together create a set of best practices for making the process of reviewing and implementing a new LMS easier.

    Organizations interested in exploring what it would mean to change their LMS can use these best practices, which include:

    - Signals to look for that indicate it may be time to consider a new LMS
    - Strategies L&D professionals can use to combat resistance to change
    - Steps necessary in making a successful transition to the new platform
    - Common obstacles leaders may encounter, and how to face them
    - Practical tips to make the process as smooth as possible

    This paper, Overcoming Common Pain Points When Switching to a New LMS, by Susan Jacobs with Tracie Cantu, Jennifer De Vries, and Debbie Richards, will examine each of these topics in greater detail.

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  • Four Crucial Characteristics of a Compliance LMS

    eLearning Guild

    When it comes to compliance, firms seek solid solutions. Companies often turn to a learning management system (LMS) to handle the administration, delivery, tracking, and reporting of instructor-led classes and eLearning programs. A good LMS is particularly important for firms that are required to provide compliance training. The LMS can help the organization limit legal risks by making it easier to track and report the delivery and completion of compulsory training. An LMS that carefully and…

    When it comes to compliance, firms seek solid solutions. Companies often turn to a learning management system (LMS) to handle the administration, delivery, tracking, and reporting of instructor-led classes and eLearning programs. A good LMS is particularly important for firms that are required to provide compliance training. The LMS can help the organization limit legal risks by making it easier to track and report the delivery and completion of compulsory training. An LMS that carefully and effectively tracks compliance will save a company time, money, and peace of mind.

    This paper, Four Crucial Characteristics of a Compliance LMS, by Susan Jacobs and Chris Benz with Tracie Cantu, Tom King, and Christy Tucker, explores four crucial characteristics to consider when selecting a compliance LMS.

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    • Susan Jacobs
    • Chris Benz
    • Tom King
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  • Cultural Alignment Should Be Your #1 LMS Requirement

    eLearning Industry

    Many companies spend hundreds of hours going through an intense RFP process when selecting a Learning Management System only to experience a lack of user adoption. This happens because they forgot the most important Learning Management System requirement – cultural alignment.

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