The System We Never Built
From No Such Thing: Education in the Digital Age by Marc Lesser
May 27, 2026 · 50 min
About this episode
Dr. Katie Brown discusses her innovative approaches to English learning and the importance of connecting workers with high-demand skills.
Dr. Katie Brown has spent nearly three decades leveraging the science behind high-impact language instruction to create scalable, sustainable English learning solutions. As founder and chief education officer of EnGen, a Certified B Corporation, she is pioneering a personalized, career-aligned, mobile-first approach to English upskilling and is engaging cross-sector partners – Fortune 500 companies, regional employers, higher education institutions, apprenticeship programs, and government institutions – to connect workers with high-demand skills, credentials, and employment. An expert in adult learning, education technology, and instructional design, Katie has crafted numerous award-winning language courses and authored multiple technology patents to deliver high-impact language training to millions of learners. Katie holds a PhD in second language acquisition from the University of Maryland, and is a frequent speaker, author, and panel moderator. Find her work on LinkedIn. Links: https://getengen.com/team https://www.chieflearningofficer.com/profiles/katie-brown/ https://www.kenningassociates.com/katie-brown-of-engen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Marc Lesser
Guest: Dr. Katie Brown
Topics covered
- language instruction
- English learning solutions
- adult learning
- education technology
- instructional design
- career-aligned education
Keywords
- language instruction
- English upskilling
- education technology
- adult learning
- career-aligned education
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: EnGen, Fortune 500, University of Maryland, Chief Learning Officer, Kenning Associates
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