ODE Team

Dr. Dwan Bryant has served in Secondary and Higher Education for over 15 years.

She uses her unique communication style to effectively engage Executive Leaders through coaching, facilitation, training, and consulting to move them from application to transformation. Dr. Bryant has served on several platforms where she shared her research and expertise in Leadership and Organizational Development. In her previous role at Tarrant County College District, she served as the Subject Matter Expert of Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness in the Corporate Solutions and Economic Development Department customizing solutions for client workforce needs. Dr. Bryant received her BA in Applied Speech Communication, MA in Communication, and a Doctorate in Industrial Organizational Psychology.

Amanda currently serves in the role of Organizational Development Consultant and joined the HR team in 2015. As a collaborative partner, Amanda is responsible for providing strategic consulting services in the areas of organizational development, change management, employee engagement, and learning development.

Prior to joining UNT HR, Amanda worked for Hill College in Hillsboro Texas for 9 years, providing a multitude of HR-related functions including training & development, employee relations, recruitment & selection, and employee recognition. She also served Hill College for 2 years as the Assistant Director of Human Resources.

Amanda holds a Master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Kansas State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Development, with a minor in Business, from Texas A&M University. Amanda is Certified as an Executive Coach, Training & Development Professional, and Career Coach. She has also earned certificates/specializations in the areas of Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue, Objectives and Key Results, Supervisor Coaching, Instructional Design, and Change Management.

Carl has a background in both education and learning & development. He joined UNT System in August of 2013 as a training specialist where he helped improve the various business process training offered to faculty and staff across our three campuses as well as UNT System personnel. He also developed and delivered workshops and retreats for System employees on topics such as accountability, positive leadership, and change management. Prior to joining UNT System, Carl taught college classes in Rhetoric, Humanities, and US History in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and San Antonio. He also worked as an Assistant Principal in schools in San Antonio and Mexico City where he worked closely with faculty, students and families.

Erinna is an experienced leadership strategist with 17+ years in coaching, supervision, facilitation, and consulting both nationally and abroad. For nearly two decades she has served in senior executive leadership roles for community and faith-based organizations; helping drive organizational effectiveness through high-level leadership, coaching, and change management. 

Prior to joining UNT as the Leadership Development Coordinator, Erinna worked for 10 years as the Senior Director and Leadership Development Coordinator for a faith-based non-profit in Michigan, in addition to serving as the Managing Partner and Lead for Global Partnership for the Passionate Africa Leadership Institute (PALI) in Accra, Ghana, and managing her own communications consulting firm. In 2024, she received the prestigious Ruby Award from 1st State Bank and was recognized as one of the top 10 professional leaders under the age of 40 in the Great Lakes Bay Region. 

Erinna earned her BA in Communications from Howard University and her MA in Ministry Leadership from Cornerstone University. She is a certified change management specialist and a certified professional mediator with specialized training in domestic relations and behavioral health mediation. She also has a certification in Corporate Crisis Management. 

Erinna.Hinds@untsystem.edu

Halimat Ipesa-Balogun is a skilled Instructional Designer and educator with a background in creating effective, engaging, and impactful learning experiences. She has a M.S. Ed in Instructional Systems Technology from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science from Smith College. As an Instructional Designer at Salt Lake Community College, Halimat designed and developed various professional development materials for in-person and online learning environments. She specialized in using authoring tools, video production software, graphic design programs, and learning management systems to create interactive and accessible learning content. Prior to that, Halimat contributed to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as a Locally Led Development Training & Knowledge Management Intern. She designed instructional content and collaborated on the development of training materials.

Alyssa Jade Balderas is a dedicated professional specializing in employee experience, leadership development, and organizational training. She currently serves as the Employee Experience Coordinator for the UNT System, where she focuses on onboarding management, program survey coordination, new employee engagement, leadership program support, communication management, and event planning. Through her role, she plays a key part in enhancing employee integration and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Previously, Alyssa worked as a Learning & Development Support student worker at UNT, where she facilitated leadership development workshops, managed compliance training, and leveraged data analytics to assess curriculum effectiveness. Her ability to engage diverse audiences, mentor professionals, and enhance training programs earned her recognition, including the Captain Customer Service award for outstanding service. Alyssa is passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences, fostering professional growth, and driving organizational success.