About | Tess Taylor

Hi, I'm Tess!

Welcome to Course Ink Education. I'm Tess C. Taylor, M.Ed., founder and CEO. Feel free to learn more about me here.

Designing With Purpose, Building With Heart, Growing With Community

It all began nearly two decades ago as a Human Resource Manager in Charleston, South Carolina. I was tasked with creating weekly safety and well-being workshops for a team of 50 manufacturing employees. What started as a responsibility quickly became a passion. I saw firsthand how the right learning experience could change behavior, build confidence, and create connection.

That spark never left.

I later transitioned into content and courseware development in the SaaS space, leading complex projects that required translating technical concepts into engaging, human-centered learning experiences. During the pandemic, I went even deeper — earning a Master’s in Education with a focus on Instructional Design & Technology and immersing myself in advanced learning design strategies.

But I didn’t stop there.

After launching Course Ink, my boutique course development firm, I partnered with organizations across corporate and professional development markets to design learning experiences that don’t just inform — they transform.

How I Can Help You

I can help you:

Turn your expertise into structured, high-impact programs

Design member journeys that increase engagement and retention

Build communities that foster belonging and professional growth

Create workshops, courses, and learning experiences people actually complete

Develop systems that keep members connected, inspired, and coming back

Whether you’re building a professional development membership, launching a course, or strengthening an existing community, I bring both strategy and heart to the table.

Because learning isn’t just about content.

It’s about connection.
It’s about growth.
It’s about creating experiences that make people feel seen, supported, and empowered.

And that’s exactly what I help you build.

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