Engaging Learners and Driving Results with Instructional Design and Elearning
We’re a learning design firm that builds impactful education experiences
Influent Strategies formed in 2019 to create high-quality learning experiences that lead to positive outcomes for our clients, their employees, and the communities they serve. Headquartered in Delaware, Influent Strategies collaborates seamlessly with businesses across the United States to solve complex business challenges through thoughtful learning and development strategy.
Influent Strategies creates equitable, captivating learning experiences that spark curiosity, ignite career success, and fuel purpose-driven businesses.
With over 30 years of combined experience, our team creates a positive, sustainable impact on the world by creating leading development and education experiences.
We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and growth, guided by our unwavering belief in the power of education and development. Together with our partners, we envision a world where purposeful organizations flourish, drive positive societal change, and leave a lasting legacy.
Our values guide everything we do and act as a catalyst for change
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Meaningful education experiences don’t happen in a vacuum. We’re collaborators at heart who build strong, meaningful relationships that translate to business success.
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Learning should be accessible, regardless of a person’s background, abilities, and perspectives. By fostering an environment of respect, empathy, and understanding, we ensure that our instructional design and elearning content is inclusive and promotes equity.
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At Influent Strategies, we have a true zeal for what we do. We’re deeply committed to our craft and approach every project with enthusiasm, energy, and a genuine love for learning.
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Learning isn’t just acquiring knowledge, memorizing facts, or reciting business processes verbatim. It’s also about transforming lives. We’re here to roll up our sleeves and create learning experiences that make a meaningful difference.
We’re experts in education, training, and design.
Here’s what helps us ensure that your learning experience succeeds:
We’re Evidence-Based
We always design for the human mind first — not the latest trend. While we’re up-to-date on what’s new and innovative, we use evidence-based techniques that will have the best impact on your learners and your business.
Long-Term Business Partners
We are committed to fostering long-term partnerships built on trust, transparency, and a shared commitment to achieving business success through learning and development.
We Know What It's Like to Be a Startup
We understand what it's like to build something from scratch. The process can be deeply rewarding, and also deeply challenging. As your strategic partner, we’re here to support you and your business through all of its ups and downs.
Our Process
Our consultative approach allows us to uncover the root cause of challenges and design comprehensive solutions that drive measurable results.
Meet Our Experts
MARIA E. MEJIA
Founder
Maria's diverse IT, healthcare, and higher education background allow them to tackle complex problems creatively. And, Maria's appetite for learning led them to instructional design and e-learning development.
Managing large-scale technology initiatives taught Maria how meaningful learning interactions influence measurable change. As an award-winning instructional designer, Maria creates memorable experiences that balance learner needs with business outcomes—connecting new knowledge with immediate, on-the-job applications.
When Maria is not designing, they enjoy obstacle course racing, marathon running, and bird-watching.
SANDRA STOCKS
Founder
Sandra has over 20 years of experience as a trainer, instructional designer, and e-learning developer.
She's developed and implemented training programs in the restaurant, retail, IT, market research, and healthcare industries.
She has worked for Fortune 500 companies such as Starbucks and OfficeMax, implementing restaurant and retail training. While working for a small market research company, she was instrumental in transforming their training program from an in-person only approach to a digital and blended learning strategy, introducing mobile learning and a virtual classroom.
Sandra is an expert in building highly interactive training, including software simulation and immersive learning using VR. When she is not training people, Sandra trains and competes horses.
JOY ZAPPACOSTA
Founder
With a background in multimedia design, Joy has brought her creative talents to marketing and learning organizations. Working in various industries, from Fortune 50 companies to start-ups,
Joy adds professional polish to projects large and small. She sets the content up for success, from custom designs and videos to resourceful utilization of common learning tools.
Joy enjoys yoga, Pilates, spin class, cooking, and watching the New York Yankees.