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President’s Message

ISPI SoCal is an all-volunteer organization of professionals focused on the interactions between Artificial Intelligence (AI), Learning and development (L&D), and Performance Improvement (PI). Are you interested? 

We hold 3 or 4 interactive one-hour Zoom meetings each month on those topics and other things that interest us.  We continually sharpen our skills with the added bonus of networking with new people – like you, for example!  

We hope you consider joining us.  (Our $40.00 yearly membership includes free attendance at all our meetings.)  As Humphrey Bogart's character, Rick Blaine,  says at the end of the movie Casablanca, "This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship”. 


Vince Budrovich

ISPI SoCal President 

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Board of Directors

Irwin Jankovic

Membership Director
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Millar Farewell

Treasurer and Technology Director 
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Kathleen O'Donnell

 Programs Director

Suresh Radhakrishnan

Co-Treasurer

Rob Pusch

Website Admin & Programs Director

Anthony Markovich

Media & Programs Director

Laura Coons

GEMS Roundtable Program Director

John Morley

Technology Resource Director 

Ryan Marie Ickes

Social Media Director


Sara Golden

Programs Director

Join us in welcoming our newest board member, Sara Golden.

Sara Golden is a Learning & Development leader specializing in instructional design, automation, and AI-driven learning solutions. She has led large-scale talent development initiatives, streamlining learning processes and optimizing LMS platforms to drive measurable performance. Passionate about ethical AI integration and performance improvement, she helps organizations bridge skill gaps and enhance workforce capabilities. As an ISPI SoCal Board Member, she champions evidence-based strategies to advance learning and development. Through collaboration and innovation, she supports ISPI SoCal’s mission to enhance human performance and organizational success. 

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