Our Team

We develop learning programs to address your organization’s mission-critical performance needs. We help clients empower people to know more, do more and create positive change.

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Emil Heidkamp

President

Emil’s experience covers the full spectrum of learning and related disciplines (knowledge management, digital transformation, educational marketing.) He has provided strategic and technical consulting to major international corporations (including multiple Fortune 50 companies), US and international government agencies, and – most significantly – international humanitarian and development NGOs.

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KATHERINE HAYES

Manager, Business Development

Kat helps Sonata Learning connect with new clients and respond to the needs of existing clients, overseeing our marketing, sales, proposal writing, and contracting functions.

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ERICK PILLER

Senior Learning Specialist

Doctor Piller is one of Sonata Learning’s senior Learning Specialists. When he isn’t working with Sonata clients, he is co-director of the writing program at Nicholls State University.

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HENRY CASANOVA

Senior Design Specialist

Henry is an award-winning illustrator and Sonata Learning’s senior Design Specialist, responsible for the visual look of the materials we create for clients.

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CAMILA CACHO

Operations Specialist

Camila is Sonata Learning’s primary point of contact for recruiting, bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, technology platform administration, and scheduling (for meetings, travel, etc.)

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