Reclaiming Engagement: A New Lens on Student Learning

Host: Oliver Short
Director of Product,
Packback

Oliver Short is the Director of Product & Design at Packback with a passion for designing delightful, efficacious learning experiences for faculty and students across both K-12 and Higher Education. Based in Denver, Colorado, Oliver leads the Product Management and User Experience Design teams at Packback. Previously, he led product vision and strategy at Bank of America and Discovery Education Experience.

Co-Host: Barbara Kenny
Sr. AI Product Manager,
Packback

Barbara Kenny is a former educator of more than ten years who now serves as Senior Product Manager at Packback, where she designs student-centered, pedagogy-first learning experiences that use AI to enhance, rather than replace, student agency, curiosity, and critical thinking. She holds a Master’s in Education and certifications in Full-Stack Web Development and AI Product Design.

Co-Host: Kristyn Muller Mirasol
Senior Product Manager,
Packback

Kristyn Muller Mirasol is a Senior Product Manager at Packback, where she leverages her ten years of experience in higher education to drive evidence-based product innovation focused on supporting student success. Previously, she served as a Product Manager at Anthology and the Impact Analyst for SUNY Online. Kristyn holds a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership, where her research focused on the efficacy of reflective learning practices.