Dr. Gracia Solis is an Instructional Design Consultant with extensive experience in micro-credentialing, learning strategy, quality assurance, and digital learning. At Florida International University's Office of Micro-Credentials, she supports the development and implementation of the university’s micro-credentialing initiatives, collaborating with faculty and institutional stakeholders to translate academic and workforce needs into effective learning experiences. Her work has involved leading the development of more than 50 micro-credential courses. She also provides training and guidance to faculty and staff on course design, accessibility, assessment, and the effective use of learning technologies. Prior to her current role, she worked in learning and development in the private sector, leading instructional design and quality assurance initiatives across instructor-led, virtual, and eLearning programs.
Dr. Solis holds a Ph.D. in History from FIU, where she previously taught World, Latin American, and U.S. History and helped oversee the Writing in History program. Her experience as both a faculty member and instructional design professional enables her to bridge pedagogical best practices with the practical needs of faculty and students and continues to inform her work in curriculum development, assessment, faculty support, and micro-credentialing. Dr. Solis has earned the Quality Enhancement Plan Micro-Credential Alignment and Remote Teach Ready badges. To learn more about Dr. Solis’s professional experience and background, visit her LinkedIn profile.