Michael Allen is a pioneer in the industry of e-learning and is the CEO of Minnesota-based education technology company Allen Interactions. With nearly 45 years of professional experience in the academic and corporate sectors, Michael Allen is a true expert in developing, teaching and marketing online interactive learning systems. He is a seasoned writer, a professional conference speaker and has received recognition for being a learning industry leader. He recently received ASTD’s "Distinguished Contribution to Workplace Learning and Performance Award" and the 2012 "Ellis Island Medal of Honor" from the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO) Advisory Committee. Michael holds both M.A and Ph.D. degrees in educational psychology from Ohio State University and is also an associate professor at University of Minnesota Medical School in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. In addition, he is the author of 8 books relating to the topic of e-learning.