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ISPI Performance Improvement Initiatives (PI²) for Community Outreach
The ISPI Performance Improvement Initiatives (PI²) for Community Outreach Program is an engaging, dynamic and collaborative opportunity for ISPI members, organizations and chapters.
We aim to provide collaborative volunteer opportunities that allow all ISPI members to engage in their local communities through meaningful experiences that foster personal and professional growth. By building strong mutually beneficial relationships at a local community level we add value to our members professionally and personally.
Benefits of the PI² Program

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Allows members to find and support PI² Initiatives in their own community offering a greater connection between you, your local community and ISPI.
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Allows our student and university members to develop and initiative PI² projects that are aligned to their education program offerings.
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Allows for new practitioners to gain consulting experience and engage in building their knowledge and skill set.
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Provides an opportunity for potential case studies for those seeking CPT certification or other ISPI certifications.
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Allows current practitioners to engage in projects outside of their current scope of work allowing for greater application of knowledge and skill sets to broaden their area of expertise.
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Allows ISPI members to engage in mentorship opportunities by serving as Project Managers or Subject Matter Experts for projects submitted by students and new practitioners.
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Offers an opportunity to engage in potential case studies that could lead to potential publications in ISPI journals.
How the PI² Program Works

Projects are submitted through this web page (click below link). Projects may be submitted by any ISPI Member, Chapters, Students and Organizational Members.
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The PI² Committee will review all project eligibility forms submitted and make recommendation to the board on projects that are ready to move forward.
Approved projects will work with the PI^2 committee to form formal project teams, detail the projects’ scope and deliverables and begin the project work. Projects are scoped to be completed in less than 10 months. You can access the PI² program guide below.
Handbook
To volunteer to be part of a future PI² project team, login or join ISPI and visit the PI² Program social group page for more information. You MUST be logged into your ISPI account for access.
PI^2 Program Social Page
Not sure how you can contribute and make a difference?
Ask ✨ ISPI's AI Guide and find out how ISPI will help you make a difference in your daily job.
Use this prompt: "How can I contribute and make a difference in my community"
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Our Team

Dr. Kasi Guillot
Board Liason and Committee Chair
Dr. Kasi Guillot, Director of Academics and Performance Improvement Initiaves for Community Outreach, has a Master of Education in Instructional Technology with a specialization in Human Performance Technology from the University of West Florida and a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership at Franklin University. With over 20 years of experience in higher education, her focus involves utilizing technology to drive performance improvement to address performance and organizational issues in education programs.
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Dr. Lynne MacBain
Committee Member
Dr. Lynne MacBain, Director of Innovation at ISPI, transforms organizations through evidence-based performance improvement strategies and cutting-edge AI integration. Her award-winning initiatives have revitalized numerous client organizations, delivering exceptional results across nonprofit, corporate, and religious sectors. With an EdD in Instructional and Performance Technology, Dr. MacBain seamlessly blends advanced learning science with performance methodologies to help leaders navigate change and overcome complex challenges. Dr. MacBain's approach centers on collaborative partnership, data-driven solutions, and sustainable capability building—empowering organizations to achieve lasting transformation rather than temporary fixes.
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James Eicher
Committee Member
James Eicher is the creator of Cognitive Management™ which applies research from the cognitive sciences to organization and leadership behavior. Mr. Eicher has held leadership positions at KPMG, Booz Allen Hamilton, Symantec and IBM, and has been interviewed by the Wall Street Journal and Selling magazine.

While an Undergraduate attending UCSC he was both John Grinder’s and the late Gregory Bateson’s teaching assistant. His most recent work, Ecology of Truth, is inspired by Bateson’s work on what he termed the ecology of mind.
Jim is the author of the management communication text Making the Message Clear and many articles, assessments and book chapters. He is co-author, with the late John Jones and William Bearley, of the management assessments the Matrix Manager Inventory: Leading in a Collaborative Environment; the Neurolinguistic Communication Profile; Rapport: Matching and Mirroring Communication and Post-Heroic Leadership: Managing the Virtual Organization.
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Rachel Walter
Committee Member
Rachel Walter is the Chief Innovation Officer at ansrsource, helping organizations harness learning, AI, and innovation to solve real-world challenges. With an MBA in data analytics and talent development credentials, she blends data and design thinking to drive impact. Known for her practical approach, Rachel empowers leaders to embrace change, build skills that matter, and deliver measurable results.
Rachel Walter drives strategic business transformation through innovative learning strategies. With extensive experience in highly regulated industries like construction and fire safety, she has designed and implemented global training curricula that enhance performance and business outcomes.
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Dr. Mike Saunderson
Committee Co-chair
Mike Saunderson is an accomplished and results-driven leader with over thirteen years of experience supporting Fortune 500 organizations in training needs assessment, instructional design, and evaluation. Mike holds a Ph.D. in Learning Design and Technology from the University of Hawaii, where his research focused on evaluating training transfer and leveraging technology to analyze performance data.
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ISPI Performance Improvement Initiatives (PI²) for Community Outreach

Benefits of the PI² Program

Allows members to find and support PI² Initiatives in their own community offering a greater connection between you, your local community and ISPI.

Allows our student and university members to develop and initiative PI² projects that are aligned to their education program offerings.

Allows for new practitioners to gain consulting experience and engage in building their knowledge and skill set.

Provides an opportunity for potential case studies for those seeking CPT certification or other ISPI certifications.

Allows current practitioners to engage in projects outside of their current scope of work allowing for greater application of knowledge and skill sets to broaden their area of expertise.

Allows ISPI members to engage in mentorship opportunities by serving as Project Managers or Subject Matter Experts for projects submitted by students and new practitioners.

Offers an opportunity to engage in potential case studies that could lead to potential publications in ISPI journals.

How the PI² Program Works

To volunteer to be part of a future PI² project team, login or join ISPI and visit the PI² Program social group page for more information. You MUST be logged into your ISPI account for access.

Not sure how you can contribute and make a difference?

Ask ✨ ISPI's AI Guide and find out how ISPI will help you make a difference in your daily job.

Use this prompt: "How can I contribute and make a difference in my community"

Our Team

Dr. Kasi Guillot

Dr. Lynne MacBain

James Eicher

Rachel Walter

Dr. Mike Saunderson

ISPI Performance Improvement Initiatives (PI2) for Community Outreach

Benefits of the PI2 Program

Allows members to find and support PI2 Initiatives in their own community offering a greater connection between you, your local community and ISPI.

Allows our student and university members to develop and initiative PI2 projects that are aligned to their education program offerings.

Allows for new practitioners to gain consulting experience and engage in building their knowledge and skill set.

Provides an opportunity for potential case studies for those seeking CPT certification or other ISPI certifications.

Allows current practitioners to engage in projects outside of their current scope of work allowing for greater application of knowledge and skill sets to broaden their area of expertise.

Allows ISPI members to engage in mentorship opportunities by serving as Project Managers or Subject Matter Experts for projects submitted by students and new practitioners.

Offers an opportunity to engage in potential case studies that could lead to potential publications in ISPI journals.

How the PI2 Program Works

To volunteer to be part of a future PI2 project team, login or join ISPI and visit the PI2 Program social group page for more information. You MUST be logged into your ISPI account for access.

Not sure how you can contribute and make a difference?

Ask ✨ ISPI's AI Guide and find out how ISPI will help you make a difference in your daily job.

Use this prompt: "How can I contribute and make a difference in my community"

Our Team

Dr. Kasi Guillot

Dr. Lynne MacBain

James Eicher

Rachel Walter

Dr. Mike Saunderson

ISPI Performance Improvement Initiatives (PI²) for Community Outreach

Benefits of the PI² Program

Allows members to find and support PI² Initiatives in their own community offering a greater connection between you, your local community and ISPI.

Allows our student and university members to develop and initiative PI² projects that are aligned to their education program offerings.

How the PI² Program Works

To volunteer to be part of a future PI² project team, login or join ISPI and visit the PI² Program social group page for more information. You MUST be logged into your ISPI account for access.