How to Navigate Career Development in the Age of AI

Heather MacDonald is the Director of Consulting Services at Pluralsight. She and her team support our customers in solving some of their most complex learning challenges by identifying and prioritizing critical technology skills, aligning the right mix of content to enable learning, and designing scalable and sustainable learning programs and strategies. Prior to joining Pluralsight, Heather was the VP of Strategy, Change, and Communications for Zions Bancorporation. Additionally, Heather is a global speaker and workshop facilitator and volunteers as a board member for the auticon Training Institute, the Women’s Wellness Summit, and the World Innovation and Change Management Institute.

Jason Alba has been a Pluralsight Author since 2012, specializing in soft skills and professional development. He started his IT career as an intern developing tools for a robust intranet. He transitioned to an IT manager at another company where his job included web development as well as other IT functions. After an acquisition Jason became VP and then general manager at a newly formed tech company. He founded and manages JibberJobber.com, a CRM for job seekers. Jason has authored three books. He speaks and blogs regularly about soft skills, professional development, and career management. He has a CIS undergraduate and an MBA from Idaho State University.

Kwanesia Bass is a learning and career coach helping professionals navigate change and build future-ready skills through her brand, Corporate Melanin Millennial. She’s passionate about making career development accessible, human, and aligned with the realities of AI and digital transformation.