Jen Farthing, Ed.D.

Dr. Jen Farthing is a visionary leader in ethics and compliance learning, with a passion for transforming workplace education to prepare global workforces for the future of work. As General Manager of Ethics & Compliance Learning at NAVEX, she drives innovation in learning strategy, content design, and organizational impact, with a focus on creating award-winning, customer-centric programs that blend ethical leadership with practical compliance solutions.

With over 20 years of experience in education technology, Jen is a recognized expert in areas such as leadership development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), and the ethics of artificial intelligence. Her approach combines thought leadership with data-driven decision-making, delivering measurable outcomes in workforce resilience, compliance engagement, and organizational ROI. From curriculum design to translation and localization, Jen’s work ensures that learning programs resonate across diverse, global audiences.

Jen’s career includes contributing to the World Economic Forum’s Chief Learning Officers Working Group and its Initiative on the Future of Education, Gender, and Work, where she helped shape strategies to prepare today’s workforce for tomorrow’s challenges. A Doctor of Education specializing in Leadership and Learning in Organizations from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, she is passionate about fostering growth mindsets, building high-performance teams, and operationalizing effective learning methods.

A solutions architect at heart, Jen excels at turning compliance training programs from “need to” into “want to,” engaging learners while addressing organizational risks. She believes in the power of education to not only drive compliance but also to transform culture, ensuring businesses are equipped to thrive in an ever-changing regulatory landscape.