Measuring What Actually Matters in L&D

Brooke Ludwig is the Director of Learning and Development at Arete, a leading cybersecurity firm. With a background in psychology, adult learning, and organizational development, Brooke has spent her career building high-impact L&D programs across industries ranging from defense and aerospace to tech startups. She is known for her ability to turn technical subject matter experts into influential leaders, scale learning systems in complex environments, and measure impact through behavior change and business results. Brooke brings a unique blend of academic rigor, practical experience, and human-centered leadership to every learning initiative she leads. Before joining Arete, Brooke held senior L&D roles in large enterprise settings, where she led programs for engineers, military personnel, and frontline managers. Today, she continues to champion strategic, scalable learning that drives performance, retention, and cultural alignment.