Zachary Zelinski

Position on Board:  Membership Director & Treasurer (2020 - Present)

What is your “Real” job position? 
Talent Acquisition Specialist

How many years have you been working in the learning/development realm?  
4 years

How did you first get into the learning and development world?
In my junior year of college I signed up to be a Teaching Assistant (TA) for a Cognitive Psychology course that I had previously taken the semester before. This TA position wasn't just a regular take attendance and grade quizzes/homework type of gig, but rather it was much more than that. I coordinated and taught the labs for this course! While being a TA, I was able to help students learn well-known cognitive experiments and also understand the real-world applications of the findings. 

What’s a favorite quote that helps give you inspiration and keep you going?  
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." - Muhammad Ali

What is the must have book or resource sitting on your desk right now?  
A Writer's Reference by Diana Hacker & Nancy Sommers ... because I am currently taking classes for my MBA program and it is a HUGE help when it comes to writing APA papers!!

Where can we find you when you’re not working?  
Either at the gym, outdoors hiking, or spending quality time with family and friends!