Emerging Learning Leaders Forum

EMERGE featuring Julia Steele Rodriguez

The free EMERGE interview series brings together learning leaders from across industries and experience levels for live, candid conversations.

When:

Thursday, October 23rd

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. CDT

What:

Mark Cunningham facilitates each session, guiding experts as they share their journeys into—and through—learning leadership. As part of the live audience, you can ask questions and get answers that help you navigate your own opportunities and challenges.

In October, we welcome Julia Steele Rodriguez, Director of Global Training, Education, & Services at Philips Ultrasound. She'll answer questions from Mark and from you, in a discussion that focuses on:

• Making a persuasive business case for education
• Leading learning technology implementation
• Partnering with Key Opinion Leaders as subject matter experts
• Resources for continuous professional growth and learning

We hope to see you there!

Where:

You can attend this event virtually or in person at our office in the Midway area of St. Paul. We'll provide a Zoom link or parking/entry information when you register.

About the presenter:

Julia Steele Rodriguez is Director of Global Training, Education & Services Marketing at Philips Ultrasound, where she leads a 17-member global team of instructional designers, trainers, and program managers. She is spearheading a major transformation of Philips’ education ecosystem, from modernizing global learning platforms to building innovative programs that directly fuel commercial growth.

With more than 15 years in healthcare technology and medical devices, Julia has built and scaled education and marketing functions at companies including Philips, Hologic, and Medtronic. She has led initiatives ranging from global key opinion leader programs to multimillion-dollar learning technology implementations, consistently focusing on elevating education from a cost center to a measurable driver of business value.



Known for her curiosity and future-oriented approach, Julia thrives on challenging the status quo and empowering her teams to grow. She believes leadership is about listening, experimenting, and matching people’s strengths with bold business opportunities. Developing people is her favorite part of the job, and she works to create an environment where learning leaders can stretch, take risks, and deliver impact.



Outside of work, Julia enjoys long-distance running and open-water swimming, reading widely, and spending time with her three kids.