Heather
Pelkie,
MA
Sr. Learning Experience Designer and Assistant Professor
West Coast University
Heather Pelkie is an innovator and leader in higher education and learning and development, with over a decade of experience designing cutting-edge curricula and immersive learning experiences. She pioneers innovative and AI-driven solutions in EdTech and healthcare education, with additional expertise in corporate learning across sales, finance, and food and beverage sectors. As an Assistant Professor, she engages undergraduate and graduate students in developing effective communication skills and real-world applications. Heather’s work bridges academic rigor and practical innovation, making her a driving force in transforming how learners and professionals thrive in dynamic, evolving educational and industry environments.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
This 60-minute seminar will immerse participants in the transformative potential of the metaverse as a tool for advancing interprofessional education (IPE). Building on an institutional case study from West Coast University, the presenters will demonstrate how immersive virtual environments were used to reimagine a traditional IPE Day—creating an inclusive, engaging, and accessible space where learners from multiple health professions could collaborate in real time.Attendees will experience a guided tour of the virtual event, which included avatar-based interaction, a dynamic speaker series,…