About Us
SilkWeb provides custom e-Learning, LMS solutions, and professional development services. SilkWeb also provides educational support services to tribal schools and colleges through the Bureau of Indian Education and State college systems. SilkWeb provides cybersecurity workforce development curriculum and custom training solutions for Tribal, State, and Federal clients.
We have been Native owned and operated and a leading provider of custom e-learning and professional development training services since 2006. For over 15 years we have created innovative custom e-learning solutions using research-informed design and development techniques. Every custom e-learning solution we design is developed in-house by our instructional design experts and technical consultants. We make a firm commitment to never off-shore your project and we back our commitment with our 100% Made in America Guarantee.
Our Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve learning outcomes through technology and make education accessible for all communities.
Our vision is accessible education for all learners, no matter where they live, their personal background, or their capability.
Our values of respect, equity, and improving lives lead us to build long-term relationships with our team members, our partners, our clients, and the faculty members we get to work with on projects. Our values have led SilkWeb to become a leader in working to improve accessibility in education through use of technology.
Laurel Silk, MAEd
CEO & Co-Founder
Laurel is Húŋkpapȟa Lakota and an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. She graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Master's degree in Instructional Technology. She has been in the technology industry for over 20 years. Laurel is a former faculty member and the co-author of seven textbooks. She and Dr. Shaw co-founded SilkWeb in 2006 after working for one of the nation's leading online academic institutions.
SilkWeb's Executive Leadership Team
Michael Shaw, PhD
COO & Co-Founder
Dr. Shaw is the Chief Operations Officer at SilkWeb Consulting & Development. He has over 20 years of leadership experience and is an engaging and experienced project manager.
Michaela Werlinger
Marketing Manager
Nicole Bremer Nash
Vice President
& IAAP Compliance Officer
Kate Small
Director of Research
& Development
Caitlyn "Kit" John, MEd
Director of Learning Innovation
What Makes Us Different?
Made In America
SilkWeb commits to never offshore your work. We use only English-speaking staff that are based in America.
Fixed Pricing
We provide a firm-fixed price for every project, so you never have to worry about going over budget.
Project Management
We take deadlines seriously. In over 15 years we have never missed a deadline due to delays in our work.
Quality Assurance
We conduct thorough quality assurance and follow the QM™ Rubric. If you find an error in our work we will correct it up to 90 days after your project is delivered.
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