Ravi Patel is a Learning Design Manager in Penn State's College of Health and Human Development, where he leads instructional design initiatives, supports faculty and academic programs, and oversees a team focused on creating high-quality online and hybrid learning experiences. Since joining Penn State in 2008, he has held a variety of instructional design and leadership roles supporting educational innovation, faculty consultation, and organizational improvement. He also teaches IST 230 and SRA 365 as an adjunct instructor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology, bringing a practitioner-focused perspective to teaching, learning design, and educational technology.