Dr. Joy VerPlanck and Daniel Salazar

Dr. Joy VerPlanck is a learning and development consultant serving organizations of all sizes in the public and private sectors. She is a former military police officer and chair of the cognitive advisory board at MILO training solutions. Joy holds a doctorate in educational technology, a Master of Science in organizational leadership and training, and a certificate in the foundations of neuroleadership.

Daniel Salazar is a community corrections professional in Florida with seven years of experience. He is certified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement as a general, firearms and defensive tactics instructor. In 2024, he was the recipient of a Chris Connell Young Professional Award presented by Tallahassee Community College Florida Public Safety Institute. He holds a Master of Science in law enforcement intelligence and is pursuing a doctorate in learning design and performance technology. His goal is to promote research-based training practices in the public safety sector.