Thais Lyro is the Chief Product Officer for Penn Foster Group. As CPO, Thais and her team are committed to ensuring our programs and our learning experience are designed with learner success front-of-mind and will help open doors for their future success.



Thais has more than 20 years in the product and user design field and has deep experience in identifying market needs and translating into unforgettable experiences. Solving problems is at the core of Thais' work, and she thrives on the challenge of identifying market gaps and finding solutions.



Prior to joining Penn Foster Group, Thais held several product technology and user design roles at a range of education, technology and consulting companies. Her experience ranges from evolving existing offerings to creating brand new ones, requiring her to lead teams through a disciplined process of strategy, execution, and implementation to achieve desired results. Thais is not only committed to driving innovation but also to advocating for women in the workplace. Since April 2021, she has served as a Guardian at AngelUS Network, a global professional network of women supporting and empowering each other. Thais also champions the integration of AI in education, leveraging its potential to enhance learning experiences and foster personalized, data-driven approaches.