Innovating L&D with AI at Real Chemistry

Nicole Riopelle is the Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness at Real Chemistry, a global health innovation company. With a career that spans supply chain operations, retail, and healthcare, Nicole brings a systems-thinking approach to learning and development—always grounded in real-world business needs. She specializes in building learning programs that accelerate performance, even in complex, billable environments. From cutting onboarding time in half to launching an internal AI coaching assistant, Nicole blends adult learning theory, facilitation expertise, and strategic thinking to drive impact at scale. Prior to joining Real Chemistry, Nicole led corporate learning at Ulta Beauty and designed team development programs at Direct Supply. Today, she oversees learning, engagement, culture, and talent development initiatives across Real Chemistry’s global workforce. Nicole is known for her ability to balance empathy with execution—and for making learning a strategic lever for growth.