Thursday August 13, 2026
12:00 PM
In this immersive session led by VSE Aviation’s Director of Talent Management, Jennifer Mohammed, and Abilitie’s Regional Director, Tricia Burke, they will explore how AI-enabled simulation and experiential learning are transforming how organizations develop the next generation of managers. They will share the organizational impact of combining simulated learning with hands-on practice, personalized feedback, and repeatable exercises that strengthen business judgment, strategic thinking, and people leadership skills.
Participants will see how organizations utilize simulations to create environments where learners make decisions in real time, lead hybrid teams, adapt communication styles, and receive targeted feedback that accelerates skill development. Attendees will also gain insight into VSE Aviation’s L&D journey and how experiential learning programs are helping their teams build competence, increase confidence, strengthen peer learning, and create stronger internal leadership communities.
Key Learning Objectives:
1. Evaluate real-world approaches for integrating experiential learning and simulation-based practice into HR leadership development strategies.
2. Apply hands-on, repeatable leadership practice techniques to strengthen confidence, decision-making, and effectiveness in high-stakes management conversations.
3. Leverage learning experiences that combine AI and human-centered learning to scale development, increase engagement, and improve outcomes.
Speaker 1: Jennifer Mohammed, Director, Talent Management, VSE Aviation
Bio: Jennifer Mohammed, M.S. is a Talent Management leader with a background in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and a passion for building high-performing, people-first cultures. Currently Director of Talent Management at VSE Aviation, she has led talent strategy across organizations including Mastercard, Lennar, and Telemundo. Outside of work, Jennifer loves spending time with family and friends, and exploring the world, because experiences are the best way to spend your time.
Speaker 2: Tricia Burke, Regional Director, Abilitie
Bio: Tricia Burke is a Regional Director at Abilitie, an award-winning provider of experiential leadership development programs, business simulations, and virtual mini-MBAs for leaders around the globe. A people connector at heart and a relationship-driven maverick, she is relentlessly curious about the why and the how of leadership and learning. With over two decades of experience across North America, LATAM, and EMEA, Tricia has built and scaled global operations and strategic partnerships that deliver real impact. Creating meaningful, human-centered learning experiences sits at the core of her DNA.
