Alecia Edmonds is a culture and learning strategist who helps organizations close the gap between the values they state and the behaviors they reward. With 20 years of experience across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and technology, including work with Sanofi, Boston Scientific, HubSpot, and CVS Health, she has built leadership programs, competency frameworks, and engagement strategies that deliver measurable results, including a 30% increase in employee engagement. She currently serves as Senior Director of Organizational Development, Learning and Culture at Ascentria Care Alliance and advises executive teams through Coalesca Consulting. Alecia writes The Development Lie, a newsletter that uses data and research to challenge how companies approach employee development, and has spoken at numerous organizations, including DisruptHR Boston and Rhode Island. She is an ICF-trained coach and is pursuing a master's in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.