Dr. Jiani Wu’s research and learning design is rooted in the "Micro Adaptive Gamified Inclusive Collaborative (MAGIC)” Model. She is a champion for personalized learning experiences and informed learning initiatives through data analytics. Her expertise and passion have led to many adventures such as hosting a TV show, building mentor-based e-learning products for startups, and conducting learning design consultations for organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston University, MIT Open Learning, MassChallenge, and LearnLaunch.

Dr. Wu loves to facilitate learning and enhance social connections, and she deeply believes that everyone comes to this earth with a mission - to harness natural and learned talents to benefit our planet and beyond. To further this, she hopes to leverage learning efforts that are personal, engaging, and inspiring. Dr. Wu obtained her doctoral degree in instructional design from Boston University. She currently works as an Instructional Designer at Rhode Island College and is on a mission to publish her book focusing on effective L&D initiatives.