Founder/Facilitator

Debbie Dutra founded Synergy Learning Systems in 2002. A lifelong native of the Bay Area, she has honed her design and facilitation skills amid Silicone Valley’s massive growth. Debbie strives to help teams to find their footing for high-performance and innovative leadership and believes in the power of connection and trust in establishing the foundation for any exceptional team. Innovation and creativity in learning experiences drive Debbie’s core principle of ‘Play with Purpose’. Debbie is certified in True Colors, DiSC, and Five Behaviors of a Team.

Program Manager/Facilitator

Cabot joined Synergy Learning Systems in 2010 while completing his Psychology degree at UC Santa Cruz. In addition to his aPHR Certification, he brings over 10 years of organizational development knowledge as a facilitator and program designer. Cabot is also the Challenge Course Manager at Synergy Learning Systems.

Facilitator

Roxanne is an energetic facilitator who brings her expertise of self- awareness tools such as the Enneagram and True Colors to support individuals and teams in building stronger relationships with self and with others. She is an IEA accredited Enneagram teacher, a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, True Colors facilitator and Qigong teacher. She joined the Synergy team in 2014 after nearly two decades of experience in senior management within the hospitality industry.

Consultant/Facilitator

Morgan has partnered with Synergy Learning Systems for several years. She holds a B.A. in Management Communications from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego and boasts nearly two decades of experience enabling teams to reach their full potential.

Facilitator

Jennifer has worked for Synergy Learning Systems as a facilitator for 9 years. She facilitates and designs various team building programs and workshops based in play based experiential learning including applied improv and energizer movement programs. Jennifer has studied at Groundlings Theater in LA, BATS in SF, Berklee College of Music and graduated from UW- Madison in Communications.

Consultant/Keynote

Shane is a 3-time winner of Brandon Hall Gold Awards for Excellence in Learning and Excellence in Leadership Development. He has partnered with CEO’s, CHRO’s and Global Heads of Talent Development on successful learning and development initiatives around the globe. As an adventurer, Shane is one of a handful of people to have skied on all seven continents.

Consultant/Keynote

Kevin has more than a decade of experience partnering with senior audiences around the world. His clients include numerous blue-chip organizations such as Zoom, Microsoft, PayPal and Cisco. Kevin was part of a team that broke the world record for the fastest unsupported trek from the edge of the Antarctic to the Geographic South Pole.

Facilitator

Molly is passionate about team building and leadership development with a specialty in facilitating athletic teams. Bringing a decade of experience to her facilitation, she knows "together we are better!" She has been on and/or working with teams for over 30 years. She values honesty, integrity and compassion and weaves these qualities into her facilitating.

Facilitator

Rob is a seasoned facilitator and certified 5 Behaviors Practitioner. He boasts over three decades of senior management expertise in the utility industry and a background spanning sales and marketing, change management, and crisis management. Rob brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his team building endeavors and holds a B.A. in Psychology from UCLA. He adeptly designs and facilitates engaging workshops and programs tailored to foster both enjoyment and education, empowering teams to thrive collaboratively.