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In 2016, five former colleagues got together for a reunion dinner. They shared stories, caught up on their respective lives, and started discussing what they each were planning to do next. Midway through the dinner, one of the colleagues suggested something bold. What if they re-joined forces – with their decades of experiences in language learning – to start a new company. 

After a few minutes, the conversation quickly turned to planning. The former colleagues got excited about launching a different kind of language learning company. One that would focus on developing content based on the latest research and delivering content in unexpected ways. 

Within a year, LingroLearning was founded. In a relatively short time, the company has grown to more than 15 full-time employees across 17 states and 2 countries. Today, LingroLearning products are used on more than 150 college campuses (and growing!). We’re proud of what we’ve built and excited to keep working with instructors to improve learning outcomes for students.

We’re also proud of the kind of company we’ve built. One that is transparent about the values that drive our decisions big and small.

Our Values

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A relentless commitment to exceptional service

Exceptional service is our highest priority. We’re a “drop everything to support our users” kind of group – no matter what position you have in the company.

Accountability

Each team member is responsible for our words, our actions, and our results. We think accountability is contagious. 

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Respect

Everyone’s ideas, feelings, and feedback have space at LingroLearning.

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Balance

We believe in a balanced work environment because life and wellbeing matter for everyone.

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Integrity

Why do it if you aren’t going to do it the right way? We build trust through meaningful actions and honest relationships.

Our Team

Co-Founder

Samantha Alducin

Co-Founder
Language Advocate

Yesha Brill

Language Advocate
Consulting Business Development Strategy

Patrick Brown

Consulting Business Development Strategy
Senior Director, Success

Meg Cameron

Senior Director, Success
Co-Founder & CEO

Steve Debow

Co-Founder & CEO
Success and Operations Officer

María García

Success and Operations Officer
Associate Digital Production Editor

Dave Gibney

Associate Digital Production Editor
Success Specialist

Alicia Harley

Success Specialist
Co-Founder

Bob Hemmer, Ph.D.

Co-Founder
Success Specialist, ADA

Cari Jiménez

Success Specialist, ADA
VP, Financial Operations

Rob Kirincich

VP, Financial Operations
National Language Advocate

Laura Mann

National Language Advocate
Faculty Development Associate

Alejandro Martinez, Ph.D.

Faculty Development Associate
Student Intern

Christopher Matthews

Student Intern
Digital Production & Onboarding Specialist

Hattie Miles-Polka

Digital Production & Onboarding Specialist
Co-Founder

Denise Miller

Co-Founder
Student Intern

Parker Miller

Student Intern
Director of Instructor Success

Silvia Pisabarro-Sarrió, Ph.D.

Director of Instructor Success
Digital Production Manager

Amanda Podeszedlik

Digital Production Manager
Language Advocate

Lisa Risley

Language Advocate
Associate Editor

Haley Rivers

Associate Editor
Chief Innovation Officer

Julie Sykes, Ph.D.

Chief Innovation Officer
Student Intern

Giulianna Thurman

Student Intern
Director of Learning and Development

Jen Vojtko Rubi, Ph.D.

Director of Learning and Development
Language Advocate

Eliot Westdorp

Language Advocate

We’re always on the lookout for like-minded creators or partners
who want to help us build a better language learning future.