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Adrienne Blanks is a strategic consultant specializing in education technology, learning and development, and workforce development strategy.
With a career spanning entrepreneurship, workforce readiness, and corporate L&D, Adrienne helps organizations design and implement education programs that drive business outcomes.
Her journey began in STEM entrepreneurship, where she built an international beauty brand, creating high-performance, eco-friendly nail polish. She later launched a boutique nail studio in Brooklyn, where she developed a structured training and onboarding program for nail technicians to ensure service consistency, employee retention, and operational efficiency.
Today, Adrienne applies her expertise to help corporate L&D teams, nonprofits, and startups optimize their learning programs—from designing engagement-driven training strategies to implementing LMS solutions that track and measure impact.
Her work is driven by the belief that education technology and learning are powerful tools for business growth—whether that means helping a company implement a scalable learning system, retain top talent, or design a workforce pipeline program that delivers long-term success.
Based in Houston, Texas, Adrienne regularly shares insights on education technology, learning and development, the future of work, and entrepreneurship through speaking engagements, panels, and industry discussions. She holds a Master’s in Administration, Leadership, and Technology from New York University and a Bachelor’s in Communication from The University of Texas at Austin.