Shaka m. Franklin

As Chief Learning and Creative Officer at AcquirED, Shaka Franklin leads the development of transformative learning systems that blend strategy, innovation, and cultural relevance. With a degree in psychology and over a decade of experience in instructional design, curriculum strategy, and workforce development, she brings a multidisciplinary approach to how individuals and organizations evolve through learning.

Since 2014, Shaka has designed impactful programs across education, social impact, and human services—always centering clarity, behavior change, and measurable outcomes. At AcquirED, she ensures every offering is not only informative but inspiring, translating complex ideas into practical, scalable learning experiences that shift mindsets and deepen leadership capacity.

Shaka’s expertise lies in building systems for sustainable growth. She crafts content that reflects both the mission's soul and the learner’s journey—grounded in human behavior, driven by story, and designed to last.

"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn."
— Benjamin Franklin