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Maj Delaney Kiernan is a recent graduate of the Air Command and Staff College (2025) and is currently serving as a Fellow at the Air Force Global College. Prior to this assignment, Maj Kiernan served as the Commander of the 509th Contracting Squadron at Whiteman AFB, MO. She holds a BS in Behavioral Sciences (USAFA, 2012), an MS in Project Management (Boston University, 2018), and an MA in Military Operational Art and Science (ACSC, 2025). Originally from Gowanda, NY, Maj Kiernan and her wife, Maj Lauren Mount, have one son. Go Bills. 

Dr. Dustin Vick is an experienced academic leader with a distinguished background in educational psychology, curriculum design, and university administration. He has served as Dean at three universities, overseeing academic strategy and developing high-impact undergraduate curricula across various fields, including humanistic education, critical thinking and deductive logic, educational intrinsic motivation, educational psychology, and instructional methodologies. With degrees spanning a B.S. in Behavioral Science, an M.Ed. in Adult Education and Course Design, an M.S. in Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Dr. Vick marries rigorous scholarship with applied training. His research focuses on intrinsic student motivation in trade and technical schools, contributing valuable insights into how learners engage and thrive in vocational settings. Currently serving as Chief of Academic Affairs at Air University’s Air Force Global College, Dr. Vick drives institutional excellence through balanced and equitable student academic integrity policy coordination, serving student needs, international student integration, and working with congressional staffers and Civil Air Patrol students, as well as all military branches. His efforts fortify the professional education of military leaders both domestically and globally. 

Mr. Kristopher J. Kripchak is a veteran Joint Qualified Air Force Weather Officer, a dynamic leader, and scholar-practitioner. His operational career, spanning multiple continents and diverse roles, has been defined by his ability to build interdisciplinary teams and innovate actionable solutions. Kris holds a Master of Science in Meteorology with a specialization in Climatology, as well as a Master of Operational Art and Sciences as an award-winning graduate of the Air Force Global College's Online Master’s Degree Program. As a credentialed instructional designer, Kris brings extensive experience in training, education, and professional development. He leads a team of learning design experts with a strong focus on collaborative, cross-functional course design and development. His commitment to the art and science of learning drives him to champion strategies that support online instructors and forge strong connections between student learning and the operational environment. Ultimately, his work is focused on elevating the Air Force's distance learning experience and the professional practice of Global College faculty. 

Ms. E-Lu Chen is a Learning Architect and Assistant Professor in Design and Development at the Air Force Global College, with 16 years of experience in instructional design and educational technology. She collaborates across departments to support PME course projects, focusing on curriculum alignment, assessment design, and learner engagement. As the primary point of contact for educational technology tools in online courses, she enhances tool integration and course readiness. Known for her collaborative approach, she also supports faculty development, AI integration, and promotes inclusive, technology-enhanced learning environments.

Dr. Stephanie Hostetter is a specialist in instructional design, online learning, and assessment, serving as a Learning Architect at the Global College. She holds a Ph.D. in Learning Environments and Educational Studies, along with graduate degrees in Instructional Design and Technology and in Teaching. Her research focuses on the evaluation of online learning, curriculum alignment, and the use of metacognitive strategies to support learner development. Dr. Hostetter has published on topics such as quality assurance in online education, ethics in instructional technology, and the influence of policy on digital learning environments. Her professional background spans K–12 and higher education, as well as consulting in instructional strategy and educational program design. 

Ms. Daphne Tseng is a Learning Architect at the Air Force Global College. She is an instructional designer, educator, and researcher with over a decade of experience in higher education. She has spearheaded online learning initiatives, directed faculty development programs, implemented quality assurance frameworks, and advanced student-centered design practices with a strong focus on accessibility and the integration of emerging technologies. A recognized scholar in instructional design and educational technology, Daphne has presented at leading conferences and published extensively in her field. 

Dr. Rob Nyland, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor and Director of Innovation and Research at the Air Force Global College. Dr. Nyland has worked as a Learning Engineer, Researcher, 8Multimedia Designer, and Faculty member. He has presented internationally at various military and education conferences and has published articles on professional military education, artificial intelligence, learning analytics, and distance learning in publications such as The Journal of Computing in Higher Education, International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning (IRRODL), and TechTrends. 

Maj Allan J. Collins serves as the Deputy Director of Innovation and Research at the Air Force Global College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. In this role, he is responsible for leveraging and integrating technology to deliver timely, relevant, and engaging curricula that enable students to succeed in the Department of the Air Force missions. Additionally, Major Collins is the Course Director for the Military Thinking and Communications curriculum, managing both self-paced and facilitated distance learning programs. Major Collins transitioned to the United States Space Force in March 2021, having received his commission through the Air Force in November 2016. His career began as an Enlisted Airman in October 2000, during which he built a diverse background in various roles. He has served as an aircraft maintainer, a Military Training Leader, and later retrained to specialize in cyberspace operations, successfully accomplishing missions at the Squadron, Group, Wing, and Numbered Air Force levels. Major Collins has deployed in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM, 3and FREEDOM'S SENTINEL, and has completed overseas tours in the United Kingdom, Republic of Korea, and Germany. Prior to his current position, he was the Flight Commander of Defensive Cyberspace Warfare at the 65th Cyberspace Squadron, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.