2026 Member Spotlights
February 2026
Dr. Anna Ankenbrand is a skilled learning and development leader with expertise in curriculum development, instructional design, and online adult learning. Throughout her career, she has led curriculum and faculty professional development initiatives at multiple higher education institutions. She is passionate about creating engaging learning experiences that empower others to grow professionally and personally. Anna currently serves as an Instructional Designer at Unitek Learning and as an ATD South Carolina Lowcountry Ambassador. How has your learning and development career grown since working at Unitek Learning and becoming a member of ATD? "As a member of ATD South Carolina, I value the opportunity to connect with learning and development professionals across the Charleston area and within the state. These connections have strengthened my professional growth, expanded my local network, and reinforced the importance of building community within the learning and development field."
January 2026
Chandelle Anderson is the 2026 President of ATD South Carolina and proudly celebrates the chapter’s 80th anniversary under the theme “Legacy of Learning: 80 Years of Creating a World That Works Better.” A dedicated member of ATD South Carolina for over 10 years, Chandelle’s professional growth has been deeply shaped by her involvement in the chapter through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and meaningful collaboration with fellow talent development professionals. Chandelle’s learning and development career has expanded across instructional design, program management, leadership development, and process improvement. She has served on the ATD South Carolina Board for over five years in multiple roles, including Vice President of Education and Communications. Professionally, she serves as the Assistant Training Director at the South Carolina Department of Revenue, where she oversees taxpayer education programs, and leads professional development programs that build organizational capacity, enhance workplace learning, and support continuous improvement across the agency. Born and raised in Panama and bilingual in Spanish, Chandelle brings a global perspective to her work. Having also lived in Germany during her teenage years, she was immersed early in diverse cultures, languages, and learning styles, experiences that shaped her identity as a lifelong learner and inclusive leader. She proudly embraces her Panamanian heritage and believes that learning across cultures strengthens both people and organizations. As ATD South Carolina honors its 80-year legacy, Chandelle is excited to help lead the chapter forward, ensuring that the work done in 2026 continues to empower learning professionals and create a world that works better for generations to come. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandelle-anderson-mba-169b9b14/ 
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