This document profiles Dr. Jeff M. Allen, a professor and director at the Center for Knowledge Solutions at the University of North Texas. His research focuses on learning and performance innovations for education and the workforce. He integrates his research into his teaching to provide students with hands-on experience applying and creating new theories and practices. This allows students to seamlessly transition between classroom theory and innovative processes in the workplace. Dr. Allen has authored several publications on topics related to learning, performance, innovation, and organizational development.