Meet the founder behind CRVN Education

Dana brings together education, research, instructional design, and technical knowledge translation to create learning experiences that are clear, practical, and measurable.

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Graduate Certificate in Tertiary and Adult Education Fellow of the Higher Education Academy PhD Nutrition and Dietetics

Research-led instructional design for complex content

My journey into instructional design began in academia, anchored by a PhD Nutrition and Dietetics . In this highly technical field, I quickly learned that even the most robust research is ineffective if it cannot be understood and applied by its intended audience. This realisation sparked a lifelong commitment to technical knowledge translation.

Over the years, I have specialised in bridging the gap between subject matter experts and learners. I recognised a recurring challenge across industries: organisations possess vast amounts of critical knowledge, but struggle to structure it in a way that truly drives performance and behaviour change.

At CRVN Education, I apply evidence-based pedagogical strategies to untangle complex information. By combining academic rigour with practical instructional design, I partner with organisations to build learning experiences that are not only theoretically sound but genuinely useful in the real world.

What Dana brings to each project

High-level research & collaborative analysis

Deep-diving into source material alongside SMEs to identify critical learning objectives and map comprehensive curriculum structures.

Complex project management

Guiding multi-stakeholder learning initiatives from initial needs analysis through to development, implementation, and evaluation.

Expert knowledge transfer

Translating dense, technical, or specialised content into accessible, engaging formats that respect the learner's cognitive load.

Learning should be clear enough to use, not just complete.

True training effectiveness isn't measured by how much content is covered, but by how much performance improves. I believe in designing learning that cuts through the noise, providing learners with the exact tools and understanding they need to succeed in their roles.

“Effective learning starts with understanding the people, the problem, and the context.”