2025 Speakers

Amelia Hardy is the chief inclusion and diversity officer for Best Buy Co. Inc. In this role, she oversees the company’s strategy for creating and sustaining a more equitable environment, both at Best Buy and in the communities we serve, and is responsible for building an inclusive culture companywide that is also representative of the customers that we serve.

Most recently, she served as Best Buy’s vice president of strategic community engagement, guiding the company’s work to connect with the community and drive change with external partners in multiple areas of ESG. She has also served in several other leadership positions at Best Buy, including senior director of health partnerships and director of brand marketing.

Prior to joining Best Buy in 2014, Amelia held a variety of leadership roles at Fortune 100 companies, including 14 years at 3M. Her career experiences include marketing, strategy, brand management, business development and product commercialization.

She currently serves on multiple national and community boards including the Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Cities, MEDA, The Cowles Center, the Northside Achievement Zone and Minnesota Community Care.

Amelia earned her bachelor’s degree from Xavier University of Louisiana and has a master’s of business administration degree from Tulane University. She has been honored as one of the Top 100 national leaders in DEI, Power 50 and Notable Executives in the Twin Cities.

Over the last several years, many organizations have taken a more direct and proactive role in fostering belonging and inclusion – not only internally, but also for the people they serve.

GE HealthCare recognizes the importance of embracing these values as a cornerstone of both our culture and business strategy, and in helping patients, who are the core focus of our mission of transforming healthcare for everyone.

As GE HealthCare’s first Chief DEI Officer, I was honored to design the company’s first diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy, built upon the understanding that a workforce that is diverse and inclusive of unique perspectives and people is crucial to representing the patients we hope to help.

Our goal is to create an environment where every colleague can thrive, contribute, and continue our legacy of invention and innovation.

By reimagining the talent ecosystem, we can address structural and behavioral barriers to help every colleague perform at their best, share a sense of belonging, and feel valued. These initiatives focus on inclusive hiring, equitable advancement, enhanced engagement with underrepresented groups, and efforts to retain our best talent by investing in partnerships and training that keep our colleagues engaged.

We are also focused on amplifying all voices to enable a culture where everyone is heard and feels like they belong. We’re strengthening our listening channels and broadening our decision-making processes to amplify and embrace more diverse perspectives, ones that help us consider new ideas, reach more patients, and unlock new levels of innovation. Through new colleague-focused groups, we are helping increase representation, engagement, and retention, and foster a sense of community.

Collaboration plays a critical role in broadening our impact, and we are maximizing partnerships and being intentional about who we align ourselves with as an organization. We are focusing on building relationships with diverse organizations and institutions that strengthen our talent pipeline and support workforce development.

Through diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences and an inclusive culture, we can bring forward new ideas that help us challenge the status quo. This is critical as we tackle another key element of our strategy, which is to advance health equity. We recognize that health disparities arise from social, economic, and environmental factors, such as poverty, discrimination, lack of healthcare access, and unhealthy living conditions. As a healthcare company, it is even more important that we foster a workforce that can successfully develop solutions that help enable equitable access to care.

Addressing the root causes of health disparities is essential to improve patient outcomes, particularly among disadvantaged or marginalized groups. Our ambition to create a world where healthcare has no limits reflects our responsibility to address the individual, societal, and environmental barriers that lead to health inequities. Collectively, we are focused on improving health equity associated with cardiology, oncology, and neurology so everyone receives higher standards of health, no matter where they live or what their economic or societal circumstances are. We’re also working to support a company-wide health equity strategy to create sustainable, positive impacts in the communities we serve.

Every member of our organization has a role to play in making GE HealthCare’s workplace more inclusive. By embracing a growth mindset and creating opportunities for every voice to be heard, we can collectively drive innovation, improve patient outcomes, and engage meaningfully with our communities.

Tracey is a seasoned HR executive with 20+ years of experience in both the private and public sectors. In her current role at Google Cloud, Tracey is focused on building a culture of customer empathy, in direct support of rapid business growth and the development of premium quality products and services. Prior to her role at Google, Tracey has worked globally in both the private and public sector across a variety of industries including Financial Services, Technology, Transportation, Entertainment and Manufacturing with organizations such as Google, SAP, Coast Capital Savings, Air Canada and the Vancouver Canucks.

With more than 30 years of corporate HR experience in roles at both Kroger and Procter & Gamble, I have developed a passion for creating a world class HR organization. I strive to serve as a trusted advisor and coach, driver of culture and purpose, change leader, and talent strategist connecting others to opportunities, bringing out their best capabilities and helping them succeed at work and in life through enabling, empathetic and servant leadership. I recognize that the foundation of any great company is its people, and as Chief People Officer for Kroger, I see the proof every day. Across our Family of Companies, we have nearly half a million associates operating under multiple banners across 35 states with each of them working together to bring Our Purpose – to Feed the Human Spirit – to life in ways big and small to uplift our customers, our communities and each other. I am proud to lead them and prouder still to serve them. Together, we are the best.

Adrienne Trimble is the Senior Vice President and Global Chief Inclusion Officer at Visa, where she leads the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy across global markets. With a focus on fostering an inclusive culture that drives innovation and equity, Adrienne brings a wealth of experience in DEI leadership. Before joining Visa, she served as President and CEO of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, advancing supplier diversity and economic inclusion for minority-owned businesses. Her career also includes significant leadership roles at General Electric and Toyota, where she shaped impactful DEI initiatives. Adrienne is a respected thought leader and advocate, dedicated to promoting inclusive practices that empower diverse talent and enhance corporate culture.

Amy Hanneman joined Northwestern Mutual in 2019 as VP, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer and Senior Human Resources Business Partner.

Diversity and inclusion (D&I) are top priorities of the company. Amy and her team work across the organization to drive leadership at all levels, helping everyone understand and maximize the link between culture and bottom-line results.

Before joining NM, Amy led D&I for DXC Technology and Hewlett Packard. Prior to moving into human rights work, she worked in multiple fields within defense and aerospace with Raytheon including sales, international business development, contracts negotiation, and government relations. Favorite roles in her career include being the chief of staff to a CEO, negotiating with NATO, working on Capitol Hill, and leading 160 Employee Resource Groups in 32 countries.
Amy has a Master of Business Administration from Boston University and a Psychology degree from the University of Mississippi. She has served on multiple boards including most recently as the Urban League and Out & Equal.

Recent awards include being recognized as a Top 100 Chief Diversity Officer by Diversity & Leadership, Inc, and being named to the Women’s Leadership Diversity IMPACT 50 List and the PowHER10 Women of Influence.

Besides her work, her priorities are her partner Vaso and their four little superwomen. If you meet her, be prepared to answer the question, “If not you, then who?” which is the most important question she asks herself each day.

Mónica Bauer is PepsiCo’s Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billon times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $86 billion in net revenue in 2022, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including may iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimate annual retail sales.

As Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer, Mónica is responsible for leading PepsiCo’s global DEI strategy which focuses on advancing the company’s aspirations to help build a more collaborative, inclusive, and equitable future for all. Prior to her current role, Mónica was Vice President, Global Corporate Reputation where she and her team championed PepsiCo’s reputation as having a strong legacy of embedding DEI into its business strategies, delivering world-class innovation, and committed to catalyzing positive change for people and the planet through its pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) transformation agenda.

Throughout her nearly 20-year tenure at PepsiCo leading corporate affairs for Latin America, Asia Pacific, and India, Mónica has consistently made valuable contributions to shaping culture, engaging a dynamic workforce, and elevating PepsiCo’s efforts to build a diverse workplace and promote inclusive economic growth. A proven leader and true advocate for women’s empowerment, Mónica was one of the founders of PepsiCo’s Inspira women development program in Latin America, and a co-author of three books focused on coaching and deploying effective strategies to support women as they excel the corporate ladder.

Mónica holds an MBA degree from the Instituto de Empresa in Madrid and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations at the Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico (ITAM). Mónica serves as a Board Member for Chicas Poderosas, an organization dedicated to advocating for women representation and gender equality in media.

Kim Lupo has dedicated her career to developing healthy rewards ecosystems that ensure associates have the financial, physical, and emotional well-being support they need to deliver their best every day. In her current role as the leader of Walmart’s Global Total Rewards, Kim and her team are developing and delivering competitive and innovative benefits and pay programs that help accelerate the company’s business and talent strategies.

Prior to Walmart, Kim led Global Total Rewards, People Operations, and Analytics at Nike. Under her leadership, Kim’s team drove systemic change across Total Rewards by resetting Nike’s job and pay architecture, introducing personalized pay rewards, transitioning to values and culture-based benefits, and standing up a new people analytics and insights function.

As Vice President of Total Rewards and Performance at T-Mobile, Kim led the HR integration efforts for the company’s merger with MetroPCS and supported the company’s transformation by resetting T-Mobile’s performance management system and introducing an integrated talent management approach with evolved pay systems.

Kim began her career as a compensation and financial consultant at Culpepper Associates in Atlanta, focused primarily on clients in the technology industry. She also worked as a consultant at Aon Hewitt and in Total Rewards leadership roles at Lanier Worldwide, Earthlink, and Southern Company.

Kim is a member of the WorldatWork faculty, WorldatWork Advisory Council, and the Conference Board’s Executive Compensation Counsel.

Jez leads the North America Partner Resources team for Starbucks.

Formerly CHRO for Global Partners – a leading New England gas and oil company.

Formerly Corporate Vice President at McDonald’s Corporation supporting global business functions, leadership teams in the US & operating business units in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and Japan. Led globally on employer reputation and digital engagement.

Specialties: US & International HR, Workforce Strategy, Culture & Employer Branding, Mergers & Acquisition, Post Merger Integration, Change Management, Organization Design, Employer Branding, Staffing & Recruiting, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching & Mentoring.

Serves as a fellow for several organizations, including The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and The Royal Society of Arts, as well as being a Council Member of City & Guilds.

Daniela Proust is the Senior Vice President and Head of People & Organization at Siemens USA. With a passion for driving transformation in talent and leadership development, Daniela leads Siemens’ efforts to create a modern and agile workplace, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning. She is committed to empowering employees to navigate the challenges of the digital age, ensuring that Siemens remains at the forefront of industry evolution. Daniela brings extensive experience in human resources, talent management, and organizational development, contributing to Siemens’ global success in shaping the future of work.

Shannon Sisler is a business-minded, progressive leader with a successful track record building, directing and transforming people practices that enable high-level success for global corporations. She has significant experience leading large/diverse teams, serving as a Board/C-Suite advisor and creating comprehensive solutions throughout the employee lifecycle that drive outstanding business outcomes. Since 2017, Shannon has served as the Chief People Officer at Crocs, Inc. and has played a key role in the organization’s turnaround/growth, plus the addition of HEYDUDE.

Shannon earned her Executive MBA from the University of Denver (DU) and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, from the University of Colorado (CU) at Boulder. She is passionate about promoting education and advancing women/girls. Shannon served for seven years on the Girl Scouts of Colorado Board of Directors as the Vice Chair/Board Governance Chair. She currently serves on the University of Colorado (CU) Leeds Board of Alumni & Friends and the CU Center for Leadership Board of Advisors.

Shannon has received her NACD Directorship Certification, NACD Certificate in Cybersecurity through Carnegie Mellon University, and completed the Harvard Women on Boards program. She is qualified/interested in joining a public/private board with best fit on Compensation Committee or Nominating/Governance Committee.

As the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Coca-Cola Consolidated, the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the US, I lead the HR strategy and operations for over 17,000 associates across 14 states. I have over 20 years of experience in the Coca-Cola system, spanning sales, operations, and HR roles.

My core competencies include people management and development. strategic thinking, price package architecture, sales and operations. I am passionate about developing and empowering talent, fostering a culture of excellence and diversity, and delivering value to our customers and stakeholders. Some of my achievements include leading the HR integration of multiple acquisitions, creating and implementing a new performance management system, and winning the Top Women in Grocery award in 2016.

Ola Snow is a passionate and results-driven leader with over 20 years of experience at Cardinal Health. As Chief  Human Resources Officer, she is dedicated to building a culture that attracts, retains and empowers talented individuals to deliver results and thrive. Snow has responsibility for all the functions that support and contribute to a positive employee experience.

Her leadership has been instrumental in shaping Cardinal Health’s human capital strategy, driving business outcomes and fostering a workplace culture where employees feel valued and supported. She has a proven track record of success in navigating complex challenges, including leading over 25 mergers and acquisition opportunities.

A strong advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), Snow leads initiatives to create an inclusive environment where all employees can bring 100% of themselves to work each day. She serves as an executive advisor for the company’s DE&I Cabinet demonstrating her commitment to advancing DE&I within the organization. She also serves as a board member of the Cardinal Health Foundation. Snow’s passion for DE&I, community and her strong leadership skills have been recognized by several organizations including Top 50 HR, Top 40 N2Growth, Columbus Business First and the National Diversity Council.

Beyond her work at Cardinal Health, Snow is actively involved in the community, serving on numerous boards and councils including Flying Horse Farms and Baxter Credit Union. She has been a dedicated member of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Circle, having chaired the 2022 Columbus Go Red campaign and currently serving on the Go Red for Women National Council. Snow is an active member of the Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health’s Chairman’s Advisory Council and Strategic Planning Team. She serves on the Advisory Board for the Center of Executive Succession for the University of South Carolina Darla Moorse School of Business. Snow was also recognized as a YWCA Women of Achievement in 2024 for her deep commitment to breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for women in central Ohio.

Snow holds a bachelor’s degree in management, with an emphasis on human resource management from University of Alabama.

Shenece Garner Johns is the Head of Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) for JC Penney (JCP) based in Plano, TX. She leads a team focused on building an inclusive and diverse strategy for the future for JCP Associates, Customers, and the Communities served. Her priorities include advancing diverse representation at all levels, accelerating I&D competencies across the organization, and integrating I&D throughout the business. Most importantly, she is focused on creating a culture of inclusion where all thrive, and through the unleashing the power of people, programs, and principles to bring I&D ambitions to life at JC Penney.

Prior to joining JCP, Shenece has over 20+ years of leadership experience and has worked in various industries such as banking, consulting, and medical devices in change management and transformation, organization design, and talent management roles. Shenece earned positions of increasing responsibilities at Lockheed Martin, Alcon, Deloitte Consulting and Accenture Consulting respectively.

Shenece earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Austin Peay State University and holds a master’s degree in Human Resource Development from Vanderbilt University.

Shenece is active in her community. She is an active member of the DFW Mid-Cities Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. where she has held various leadership roles. She is also an active member of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is the proud wife of Terry Johns and mother of three (Maya, Zachary, and Sydni).

LaTanya Langley serves as the Chief People and Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Edgewell Personal Care, where she leads the Human Resources and Legal functions. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing the company’s litigation and disputes, intellectual property, contracting, compliance program, and providing legal counsel relating to all regulatory, sales and marketing. As the head of the global HR function, she leads a strategic agenda that supports the company’s global employees by driving growth, building and developing capabilities, leading through change, nurturing culture, and delivering innovative people solutions.

LaTanya has a proven track record as a dynamic team leader and brings more than 20 years of experience and considerable depth in global consumer goods to Edgewell. Most recently, she served as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Compliance Officer of BIC® Corp. In that role, she led a team with global responsibility for legal strategy and execution, in addition to global transactions including complex litigation management, human resources/employee relations, crisis management, commercial transactions, compliance and corporate governance.

Prior to this, she held positions of increasing responsibility within the legal function at BIC®, both in the United States and internationally. Before joining BIC® in 2015, LaTanya held several legal positions at Diageo PLC, a global leader in beverage alcohol, including General Counsel, Guinness Ghana Breweries, and Director and Senior Counsel of Diageo North America. She began her career in private practice as an associate at Paul Hastings LLP, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Shipman & Goodwin LLP, specializing in corporate law and business finance and restructuring.

LaTanya earned her Bachelor of Arts in political science and Doctor of Laws from Trinity College, where she serves on the Board of Trustees, and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law, where she currently serves as an adjunct professor.

I am passionate about delivering strategic and executional leadership in the areas of well-being, employee engagement, organization design, capability building, policy and process development, talent and performance management, and employee/labor relations. As AbbVie’s Vice President of Total Rewards, I am responsible for Executive Compensation, Compensation, Benefits, Well-Being, Talent Deployment and HR Operations. I also currently serve on the AbbVie Foundation Board of Directors, proudly supporting philanthropy, employee giving and volunteerism for the company.

People do their best when they are at their best, which is why at AbbVie we are committed to supporting our employees’ physical, mental and financial well-being. To be the best we can be for our patients and customers, we must start with a meaningful investment in our talent, with a focus on total wellness at every level and for every stage of life our employees are experiencing. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family, running, and watching/playing sports to ensure I am at my best for my team and the people we support.

Tonia C. McMillan is currently the Vice President of HR Strategy and Shared Services for Amtrak. She is an experienced professional “change agent” and lean six sigma greenbelt practitioner. Her professional experience is in finance, healthcare, compliance, risk management, and transportation. Tonia began her professional career working in the banking industry for the nations largest credit card company where she held various fiscal management roles. Tonia obtained her Master of Science in Criminal Justice from South University in 2009, and a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science with a minor in Human Resources Management from Wilmington University in 2002. Tonia then transitioned into the behavioral health field working with those who suffered from substance abuse and mental health disorders. She held positions ranging from clinician to administrator. She then moved into the transportation industry starting her career at Amtrak, specializing in drug and alcohol regulatory compliance. In her current role at Amtrak, she is responsible for developing human resource operational strategy.

Larry Kleinman is executive vice president and chief human resources officer for Highmark Health and founder and board chair of Lumevity, a wholly owned subsidiary of Highmark Health.

Under Mr. Kleinman’s leadership, Highmark Health is on a journey to reimagine its work using digital tools, process improvements and agile approaches to streamline and automate work that is highly manual, repetitive, time consuming and introduces unnecessary error. Building a technology first mindset allows individuals to focus on more meaningful work, enables core business performance and ultimately impacts Highmark Health’s financial performance, customers, patients, members and communities.

Kristy Touchet is Vice President of Talent Operations at Advantage Capital, where she leads the firm’s talent strategy with a focus on human capital management, data-driven people analytics, and a forward-thinking approach to talent acquisition and retention. At Advantage Capital, Kristy has been instrumental in optimizing talent processes and implementing systems that align with the firm’s ambitious growth goals, while ensuring a strong, resilient organizational culture.

With close to two decades of HR leadership across various sectors, Kristy brings a strategic perspective shaped by broad employment law knowledge spanning nearly 40 U.S. states, international HR experience, and a proven ability to implement transformative initiatives. Notably, she has led successful revamps of compensation and performance management systems and was pivotal in implementing a modern Human Capital Management (HCM) system, supporting Advantage Capital’s commitment to operational excellence.

Kristy holds an MBA and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, along with a Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Louisiana Tech University. Beyond her corporate role, Kristy is an active contributor to the HR community, volunteering with the Louisiana Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Vermilion Charter Foundation, and Vermilion Economic Development Alliance to drive local development and advocate for impactful HR practices.

Outside of work, Kristy enjoys traveling and capturing moments through photography. She lives in Louisiana with her husband and two daughters.

Shari Slate is a transformative C-Suite executive known for pioneering strategies that unlock extraordinary value through purpose, people and technology. As Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at CVS Health, a Fortune 6 company, she spearheaded the strategic reimagining of organizational infrastructure, delivering an actionable framework to drive organizational purpose and transformation.

At Cisco, as Chief Inclusion and Collaboration Officer and SVP of Inclusive Future and Strategy, she created the first-ever Office of Inclusion and Collaboration (OIC), built on groundbreaking research demonstrating the business value possible from the convergence of Inclusion, Diversity, Collaboration, and Technology. She founded the $300M Inclusive Future Action Office, designed to ensure long-term accountability and demonstrate delivery on the company’s purpose promises. This office was responsible for creating, monitoring, measuring, and reporting on actions driving generational change. Her innovative programs, including the industry-first Multiplier Effect Pledge and Next Horizon People Strategy, systematically removed barriers to innovation and growth.

A sought-after thought leader and trusted advisor to CEOs and boards, Shari specializes in identifying value opportunities at the intersection of purpose, technology, and collaboration. Her expertise in building purpose-aligned strategies has transformed how companies approach talent development, stakeholder engagement, and business growth.

Recognized among the Top 5 Global Business Leaders to Follow by CIO Views Magazine, Shari serves on the Chief & Executive Leadership Council and previously contributed her expertise to the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council. Her proven track record of driving organizational transformation through purpose-aligned strategies has established her as a pioneering voice in modern business leadership.

Chris Gootherts came from a career as a piano recording artist and talent agent into the world of Talent Acquisition in 1993 in the San Francisco bay area. Over the past 30 years Chris has held domestic and international TA roles at Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon, as well as C level roles in 4 external recruiting firms supporting Fortune 100 companies. Chris joined Selkirk Sport (We are Pickleball) in September of 2023 as Vice President of Talent. His current role has him leading Human Resources (People Operations) as well TA.

Chris’ vast experience has led him to the conclusion that too many companies preach “hiring on potential” but hire post-college candidates based on experience rather than potential. He is now working for a company that has the largest market share of the fastest growing sport in the US and that has the most innovative hiring philosophy Chris has ever experienced. In this role Chris is free to use both his creative (music) and business talents to propel Selkirk to hire and develop talent to their fullest potential in areas employees had not yet achieved, or even considered for their career path.

As the Vice President of HR Nicole is responsible for leading the strategic people initiatives with oversight of our talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations, learning and development, and diversity and culture. With experience in Pharma, Manufacturing, High Tech Software, Non Profit, Real Estate Management, and Retail/E-commerce Sectors she has a diverse background which has allowed her to utilize her out of the box thinking and stay away from a “one size fits all” mentality. She is driven to perfectly blend together our people’s needs with our corporate needs to create a successful organization where people are engaged and eager to be a part of. Outside of the office she spends time with her husband and three children. With a zest for life you’ll find her out and about trying to teach her children everything she can before they no longer want to listen to what she has to say.

Kyle Pierce has 25 years of experience in the petrochemical industry and has worked in a variety of manufacturing, strategy, consulting, and commercial roles. As the Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) officer of LyondellBasell, his global responsibilities include developing and executing the DEI strategy to create a culture of belonging and trust. As a business leader with a passion for DEI, Kyle has been instrumental in helping to reinforce the connection of DEI to business outcomes, while partnering with global business leaders, HR, and other stakeholders to implement DEI programs that successfully develop a diverse workforce and promote equity and inclusion. In 2023, Kyle was awarded the Outstanding Head of Diversity by the Houston Business Journal for his efforts. Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering, a Master of Business Administration, and a DEI certification through Cornell University.

Alan Winters is the Chief People and Diversity Officer and Deputy Chief Global Compliance Officer. He is responsible for Global Human Resources, Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Ethics, and Global Compliance for the Group.  Alan has over 28 years in operations and compliance management with global Fortune 500 organizations and has held leadership roles at Citibank, Sprint, and Express Scripts before joining TP. He has extensive operational experience leading global teams in the Financial Services, Healthcare, and Telecommunications sectors.

Lisa Jacobi is responsible for leading COCC’s HR Total Rewards, Talent Development, Digital Communications, and Corporate Services Teams. Lisa focuses on four key areas to ensure COCC remains competitive within the marketplace: Health & Wellness, Workplace Culture, Learning & Development and Human Capital Management. She has been a driving force in finding the right talent to power COCC’s impressive growth, while shaping a culture that has made the company a preferred employer of choice for several years in a row. She has built a progressive and technically advanced service philosophy and has been a key factor in COCC’s continued top employer awards. She continues to impact the organization through her growth of COCC’s leadership team, advancing COCC’s employee base through a progressive professional development program, along with ensuring all employees are fully engaged in COCC’s business priorities. Lisa deeply believes that how COCC collaborates internally directly impacts the overall quality of service that its clients receive each and every day. COCC’s strongest asset is its people, and keeping them highly engaged in the business mission ensures future success for COCC.

Lisa earned her Bachelor’s degree with Honors from Ithaca College and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Connecticut. Currently, she is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) and also holds her Senior Certified Professional Certification (SHRM-SCP) from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). In addition, Lisa holds an advanced Human Resources Certification through Cornell University’s Labor Relations School and also an Executive Certification from the Harvard Business School.

Lisa currently is an active board and committee member with the State of Connecticut DECD Tech Talent Advisory Committee, Human Resources Leadership Forum of Southern New England (HRLF), University of New Haven’s Women in Leadership Program, NEACH Workplace Subcommittee, and One Digital Business Advisory and Captive Committee.

Lisa is a past member of Connecticut Technology Council (CTC) Workforce Division, CTC Women of Innovation Nominating Committee, Hartford’s Merrill Lynch Business Advisory Committee, and Connecticut Total Rewards Association (CTRA).

Lisa has been an active business leadership and culture speaker at many banking association and technology conferences.

I am an experienced business professional with 25+ years leading corporate strategy, business development, change management, and talent development. I have 15+ years in the diversity and inclusion space and I leverage my skills and talents to influence decision makers into seeing strategies through a diversity and inclusion lens. I am results-oriented with a strong background in learning and development having recently designed and delivered an intense mandatory manager program to reach 5000+ managers in a large organization. I have been recognized for my effective collaborative leadership style, my proactive approach to change management, and for my ability to take operational concepts and translate them into tangible action plans. I am a proven leader with an executive presence, capable of managing change in ways that inspire, builds trust, and achieve organizational growth.

Over the last decade, Somya has gleaned diverse HR consulting experience across Europe, Asia, and North America. She has specialized in employee engagement with Kenexa IBM and Qualtrics, organization development and change management with Deloitte UK, and leadership assessments with Aon and Talent Plus. Recently at Covetrus, a private equity venture, she established an I&D function to create a more equitable work environment through evidence-based thinking, focused listening, and iterative learning. Currently at SeekOut, Somya strategically leads AI-assisted, human-centric products that provide critical talent insights to organizations and prepare HR leaders for the future. With a Master’s degree in Organizational and Social Psychology from the London School of Economics, Somya considers herself a lifelong student of human behavior and how it may drive enhanced business outcomes when leveraged correctly.

Eric is the Chief People Officer at Sutherland. As a critical business partner to the CEO and the business leaders, Eric provides strategic guidance and drives operational excellence across all facets of the Global People Office and Global Business Solutions & Support. His focus is on organizational capabilities, readiness, and digital transformation of people operations, to bring additional value, speed and simplicity to the business. Eric has over 25 years of global business operations and leadership experience driving organizational strategy, change management, spec-based people operations, consulting, M&A, organizational transformation, service delivery and professional services. Eric’s responsibilities cover the breadth of customer and employee experience, talent acquisition, learning & organizational development, people operations and service delivery, rewards & recognition, HR innovation & technology solutions, business solutions & support as well as digital transformation.

As Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer for Comcast Cable, I lead a shared effort to execute a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) human capital strategy that reflects and builds upon Comcast Cable’s business goals. I also serve as a key partner to the company’s leaders and the broader Human Resources organization, establishing frameworks for DE&I accountability and driving employee training, career development, and education. I have a proven track record of exceeding organizational goals and driving successful strategic process improvements, as well as successfully executing change management and organizational development initiatives.

My experience in Human Resources spans more than 20 years. In 2000, I joined Comcast and the cable industry as a Human Resources Generalist. Since then, I have held a variety of leadership positions, most recently serving as Vice President of Human Resources for the Comcast Beltway Region’s more than 3,000 employees across Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.

I received a BA in Labor Studies and an MA in Labor and Industrial Relations from Rutgers University. In addition to my work at Comcast, I am an active member of Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) and a graduate of WICT’s Betsy Magness Leadership Institute, as well as a graduate of the Women’s Executive Leadership Program at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. I am also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR). I have served on the boards for Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. I am honored to be named one of “the most influential multi-ethnic executives in the industry” by Cablefax’s Diversity List in 2021 and 2022, as well as being included in Cablefax’s 2022 Most Powerful Women in Media and Broadband list.

As the VP & Chief Diversity Officer at Boston Children’s Hospital, I leverage my experiences in various aspects of organizational development, leadership development, and talent management to drive meaningful change and results. My mission is to foster a culture of inclusion, equity, and belonging for all people at Boston Children’s, one of the world’s leading pediatric hospitals and research centers.