Meet the team
Kristen Sosulski, Executive Director, Clinical Professor of Technology, Operations, and Statistics, and a Fubon Innovation Scholar
Kristen leads the LSL team to design immersive learning experiences to advance business school education at NYU Stern. Her area of scholarship is at the intersection of learning science, business, and technology. Kristen is the author of Data Visualization Made Simple (2018), Essentials of Online Course Design: A standards-based guide (2015), and Savvy Student’s Guide to Online Learning (2013). She received her Ed.D, Ed.M, and M.A. from Columbia University and her B.S. from NYU Stern.
Sean Diaz, Associate Director, Educational Technology
Hugh Mackey, Assistant Director, Instructional Media Production
Joining the LSL in August 2022, Hugh works with the team to guide media design and interactive development within its projects. In addition to his normal responsibilities, he's currently creating a menu of interactive design options to assist collaboration with faculty. His past work includes a wide range of projects in narrative, documentary and marketing video, as well as an Instructional Technologist role at NYU IT. He holds a BFA in Film and Television from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.
Victoria Tralies, Assistant Director, Educational Technology
Victoria Tralies is an educator passionate about learning science who joined the LSL team in November 2021. As an educational technologist, she leads content development by producing, managing and facilitating workshops designed with faculty in mind. She also frequently publishes instructional guides informed by learning design principles through the team's weekly newsletter. Prior to coming to NYU, Victoria earned her M.Ed. from Arizona State University and taught secondary school English.
Ben Cramer, Educational Technologist
Ben joined the Learning Science Lab team in 2024. As an education technologist, he works to leverage the potential of educational technology and creates interactive learning opportunities. Previously, he has worked on learning design for NYU's Digital Communications team and was an associate at NYU Steinhardt’s EdTech Accelerator Program Powered by StartEd. Ben holds a Master's in Learning Technology and Experience Design from NYU and a BS in Education from West Chester University.
Media Team
Alejandro Cardona, Video Editor
Alejandro is a video editor, graphics animator and designer. He publishes independent video essays examining the intersection of communication scholarship, history, and pop culture. He earned his B.A. in Communication and Theater at Trinity University.
Student Fellows
Karman Uboweja
Karman is a Master’s student in Psychology with an interest in Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience. She also holds a diploma in Fashion Design. Singing, playing the guitar, trying new cuisines and exploring the city are a few things that make her happy. Karman is excited to serve the LSL as a Graduate Student Assistant.
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