Charlotte Taylor is the Vice President of People Experience Excellence at Google. In this role, Charlotte leads a global team responsible for end-to-end HR enablement. Her teams focus on delivering extraordinary experiences to employees, with a focus on transforming key operations and systems, enabling digital-first experiences, HR compliance, strategy execution, and more. Prior to joining People Operations, Charlotte held a variety of roles in Google’s Global Business Organization. Before joining Google, Charlotte was an Associate Partner with Monitor Group (now part of Deloitte). She lives in Seattle with her family. Her primary mode of transportation is bicycle and she is a reader of memoirs.

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Gerrit Spengler is known for his work as an expert in the fields of human resources, organization design, strategy & transformation, and general management. Gerrit has worked for 14 years within Volkswagen Group and presently serves as Chief Human Resources Officer for Volkswagen Group of America & Volkswagen North American Region. Over his career, his work has taken him across three countries (Germany, Russia, United States). Prior to his current role, he served as CEO and General Director for Volkswagen Group Russia. He has also held HR leadership positions at both Volkswagen Group Russia and Volkswagen AG. Before joining Volkswagen, he worked for BMW, Mercer, Oliver Wyman, and MAN Truck & Bus. Gerrit holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration – Organization & Strategy from Technische Universität Chemnitz and a M.S. in Business Administration from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.

Karen Light has more than 20 years of experience as a senior HR executive responsible for People, Total Rewards, and Benefits Programs that drive talent retention and engagement, lead business transformations, and deploying solutions to decrease costs, reduce risk, and improve efficiency. At Walmart, she is responsible for supporting the well-being of more than 1.5 million associates.

With a business focus on addressing some of the most complex diseases of our time, Amanda Poole leads a global People team working together to foster a highly engaged workforce and inspirational culture at BMS. Made up of Talent and Culture, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Business Partners, Leadership Development, People Services and Inclusion & Diversity, the BMS People Organization is focused on business evolution, growth, development and wellbeing.

Recognizing that people are at the heart of corporate success, Amanda is committed to creating exceptional experiences for our colleagues as they define what’s possible for the future of science and the patients BMS serves.

Amanda has deep pharmaceutical industry experience having joined BMS in 2004 in a career that spans both international and domestic assignments across varied business functions. She brings expertise in global talent management, change management, recruitment, M&A, labor relations and executive coaching. She previously worked for Raytheon, where she was an inaugural member of their HR Leadership Development Program.

Amanda is deeply passionate about the future of the pharmaceutical and People/HR sectors. She is dedicated to harnessing the power of rapidly advancing technologies, including AI, to create cutting edge, yet simple, experiences.

Amanda has a BS degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from The College of New Jersey. She serves as the executive sponsor of the Black Organization for Leadership and Development (BOLD) People and Business Resource Group at BMS and is a member of the Human Resources Policy Association (HRPA), Center for Executive Compensation.

She is an avid global traveler, enjoys playing tennis and spending family time with her husband and two teenage boys. At BMS, each colleague is asked “Who are you working for?” and keeps this person in mind each day as their purpose. Amanda works for her mom and brother-in-law.

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.

Liz joined Panasonic in 2019 with over 20 years of experience implementing high-value HR programs from organizational development, change management, workforce planning and mergers & acquisitions in global organizations – Toys R Us, Pearson and most recently NICE. As the Chief Human Resources (HR) Officer, Liz is responsible for leading the Company’s HR technology and employee experience strategy.

As the senior vice president and chief people officer of The Kroger Co., Tim leads all areas of HR and Labor Relations including Total Rewards, Labor Relations, Diversity, Business Unit Human Resources, People Operations, Training and Development, Talent Hiring, Retention and Engagement, Corporate Affairs, Associate Communications, Shared Services and Aviation.

Tim joined Kroger in 2010 as vice president of Talent Development. He was promoted to group vice president of Human Resources and Labor Relations in 2014 and was appointed as Chief People Officer in 2015. He was promoted to Senior Vice President in 2018. Prior to joining the company, he served in several HR leadership positions over 21 years at Procter & Gamble. Tim has an extensive global HR generalist background in leadership development, performance management, strategy development and employee communications and engagement.

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.

Michael Tuller is currently the SVP, Global Talent for PepsiCo.  In this role he is part of PepsiCo’s global HR Leadership team and responsible for setting the strategic agenda across all Talent Management practices including assessment, employee engagement, succession, people analytics and learning & development.

Most recently, Michael spent 9 years in PepsiCo in as an HRBP across four different roles. He most recently served as the VP HR, United Kingdom and Ireland where he was responsible to lead the HR agenda for the total business. He previously served in various HR Leadership roles in the PepsiCo Beverages North America. Before joining the Beverage organization, Michael was the Senior HR Director for several Global Functions leading HR efforts across several critical global transformations and helped build PepsiCo’s eCommerce business.

Michael began his PepsiCo career as part of the Enterprise Organizational Development group where he was responsible for leading several global leadership development and assessment programs.

Michael holds a B.A. in Psychology from Lafayette College as well as a Masters Degree and PhD in I/O Psychology from UConn.

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.

With over two decades of experience in Total Rewards, Rodrigo Garcia has helped globally renowned organizations such as Kenvue, Diageo, Xerox, Reckitt Benckiser, and Cadbury Adams refine their approach to compensation and workforce programs. Having led Total Rewards initiatives across North America and Latin America while shaping global compensation governance, he offers a broad perspective on how organizations define and measure success.

He is passionate about rethinking conventional Total Rewards models, exploring whether compensation structures truly reflect the value people create and how they can evolve for greater impact. He believes reward practices should do more than follow market trends: they should shape behaviors, mindsets, and motivations that drive meaningful business outcomes. Advocating for a shift beyond efficiency and retention-focused models, he champions Total Rewards frameworks that align with how people experience their work.

Rodrigo holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in Venezuela, where he lived before moving to the United States nearly 20 years ago. An avid reader of societal trends and human behavior, he is also deeply interested in the intersection of technology and human potential, reflecting on how digital advancements continue to reshape our lives and work. A lifelong music enthusiast, he finds inspiration in discovering artists and genres, appreciating music as a powerful form of self-expression and connection, just as he is fascinated by what drives people, shapes their experiences, and creates a sense of purpose.

Daniela is responsible for driving business success through the design and execution of Siemens’ workforce strategy. A lifelong learner with a passion for people, sustainability and transformation, Daniela, in her most recent role as SVP, Head of Global Learning and Growth in Munich, Germany, helped reinvent learning and development experiences for Siemens employees across the globe.

Driven by her desire to foster a learning environment in the digital age, Daniela’s efforts have made Siemens a leader in learning and development, ensuring employees are equipped for the future. Her vision focuses on creating a transformative learning culture that empowers employees and strengthens Siemens’ competitive edge.

With a background in engineering and business administration, Daniela has ventured into various fields, including consulting, corporate strategy, and sustainability. Prior to joining Siemens in 2008, Daniela worked for Deutsche Telekom and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Originally from northern Germany, Daniela is based in Washington, D.C. with her husband, two sons and their family dog Mailo.

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.

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.

Denise Abbott has served as Senior Vice President HR for FedEx Express Corporation since November 2021.

In this Business Partner role, Denise leads the HR strategy and service delivery for FedEx International and Airline Operations with a focus on talent, human capital management and enhancing the employee value proposition.

Denise has more than 30 years of employee relations experience working with corporate professionals in a variety of industries. She joined FedEx Ground in 2011 as a Senior Attorney in the Labor Law Group and held various roles within the company before becoming Vice President Human Resources at FedEx Ground in 2017. In 2020, Denise joined the FedEx Express team in Europe, expanding her role to include a global remit in 2023.

Denise earned her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and her law degree from Duquesne University School of Law. She is the recipient of the prestigious FedEx Five Star Award.

Denise currently lives in Amsterdam with her husband David where she enjoys traveling the world and learning to speak Dutch.

Kevin J. Delaney is CEO and editor-in-chief of Charter, a leading future-of-work media and research company. He was previously a senior editor for The New York Times and The Information. Kevin co-founded Quartz and served as co-CEO and editor in chief from 2012 to 2019. Prior to Quartz, Kevin was a reporter at The Wall Street Journal for a decade, with that time split between Paris and San Francisco. He became managing editor of WSJ.com, where he led efforts that won journalism awards and helped greatly expand the Journal’s online readership. Early in his career, Kevin was a TV producer in Montreal. He is board chair at the Internews global journalism nonprofit, and has a degree in history from Yale University.

D Crum, Vice President, Total Rewards, AbbVie, is responsible for Executive Compensation, Compensation, Benefits, Well-Being, Talent Deployment and HR Operations for the company.

Previously, D was AbbVie’s Vice President, Business Human Resources (BHR) for Corporate Staff Functions, where he led HR for several functions, including Finance, Business Technology Solutions, Legal, Office of Ethics & Compliance, Corporate Responsibility Brand & Communications, Government Affairs and Health Economics & Outcomes Research.

Prior to joining AbbVie in 2017, D held several HR roles of increased responsibility and scope across manufacturing and corporate for Kraft Foods and Pepsi. He is 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.

D holds a bachelor’s degree in labor relations from Michigan State University.

Outside of work, D enjoys spending time with family, running, and watching/playing sports. He currently serves on the AbbVie Foundation Board of Directors, proudly supporting philanthropy, employee giving and volunteerism for the company.

Brooke Thomas is the Vice President of People, Equity, and Inclusion at
Seminole Hard Rock. She has worked in the People and Inclusion space
since 2011 and has over a decade of experience leading organizations
across the globe through transformative and sustainable inclusion
strategies.

A graduate of The Michael E. Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State
University, Brooke has been published in a variety of publications,
including the Berkeley Journal of Gender, Law & Justice. Brooke started
her career as a civil rights attorney and has since worked with a wide
range of organizations, from tribal-owned entities in gaming and law firms
to non-profit organizations and the NHL. She was recently named part of
the Global Gaming Business 40 under 40 Class of 2024, and is the
founder of LGBTQ+ in Gaming under the American Gaming Association.

Outside of the office, Brooke enjoys spending time with her wife, Natalie,
and their dog, Kingston. She is an avid classical music fan and a
supporter of the South Florida Symphony Orchestra. When she isn’t at
work or the symphony, you can catch Brooke and Natalie sneaking off to
Natalie’s home country of Jamaica for a weekend on the beach, or
volunteering together for national LGBTQ advocacy organizations.

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.

Marquita Williams serves as the Executive Director of Organizational Learning & Development at AdventHealth. She is a published author and an adjunct allied health professor, with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She is a respected figure in the sonography community, having chaired the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography organization.

As a change leader, she is dedicated to fostering a more engaged organization, promoting a culture of lifelong learning, and encouraging an empowering mindset among employees. Her motivation lies in driving positive change and building strong partnerships with transformational leaders and organizations.

Barb Hess is an accomplished senior human resources executive with an impressive history of helping private equity-backed organizations build critical infrastructure, scale, and achieve successful exits. Her success in private equity environments is rooted in her ability to quickly diagnose situations, generate practical solutions, make thoughtful decisions, and drive consensus across executive teams/boards of directors.

Barb is currently Chief Human Resources Officer for CCS Medical and since 2021, has been an integral part in standing up the CCS Health business, growing company revenue, expanding headcount 20-30% YOY while doubling the patient base, and boosting talent retention by 30% in a highly competitive labor market. Prior to this, she served as Chief Human Resources Officer for private equity-backed Medical Specialties Distributors (MSD) where her leadership and talent/succession management expertise contributed to the company’s rapid growth ($350M to $800M in 2 years) and ultimate sale to McKesson.

Earlier in Barb’s career, she was Director of Organizational Development for Cardinal Health (Fortune 20), where she implemented enterprise-wide solutions that shaped global culture and sustained progress via gaining C-Suite support and skillful change management. Barb started her career with Nationwide Insurance as an HR Business Partner supporting 4.5K employees across the Financial Services and IT groups.

Barb earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management/Labor Relations from Cleveland State University and a Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Capella University. Outside of work, she is active in the community with organizations such as Make-aWish (Executive Chair of Governance and Compensation Committee / Board Member for OH, KY, & IN) and The James Cancer Care Center fundraiser. Barb also enjoys having fun with friends and family, running, outdoor activities, and world travel.

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.

Dr. Anthony C. Hood serves as Chief Access Officer for First Horizon Bank.

Dr. Hood’s tenure as a DEI executive has garnered a number of leadership awards including from Savoy Magazine, the American Marketing Association and the Birmingham Business Journal.

He previously served as the Director of Civic Innovation in the Office of the President at UAB as well as a Tenured Associate Professor of Management in the Collat School of Business at UAB.

An electrical engineer by training, Dr. Hood enjoyed a 10 year career with Bellsouth and AT&T supporting startup telecom companies in the firm’s wholesale division. He was honored with the Pinnacle Award, the company’s highest honor for productivity and leadership.

He left AT&T to pursue his PhD full time at the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!). Since completing his PhD, he has completed studies at the Harvard Business School, Stanford University and the Morehouse School of Medicine.

Dr. Hood received his undergrad and MBA from UAB (Go Blazers!). In 2019, Dr. Hood was honored by the UAB Alumni Association with the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award.

Dr. Hood is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham and serves on the boards of a number of organizations including Opportunity Alabama, the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. He is also the Immediate Past Board Chair of the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, the largest affordable housing provider in the state.

With over 19 years of experience in Human Resources, William Guardado is a seasoned HR professional who has worked across a diverse range of industries, including financial services, healthcare construction, and most recent agriculture. His extensive expertise spans talent acquisition, employee engagement, compliance, organizational development, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

He takes a collaborative approach to compliance and risk management, working closely with executives and various organizational levels to implement policies and best practices that protect businesses while maintaining a positive workplace culture.

William’s strategic experience has helped businesses enhance workplace culture, streamline HR operations, and implement best practices that drive success. Passionate about people and leadership, he is dedicated to empowering professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to foster a thriving work environment.

Join William at this seminar to exchange valuable insights, practical strategies, and real-world experiences to help organizations navigate the ever-evolving landscape of human resources.

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.

An accomplished entrepreneur in talent acquisition and technology, Terry continues to build on more than 25 years of experience in the recruiting industry with his latest endeavor, NXTThing. A recognized leader in the talent acquisition field, Terry has founded and grown several highly successful enterprise recruiting brands. He leverages his wealth of industry expertise and strategic vision to build successful businesses that increase opportunity for all.

Before founding NXTThing, Terry was President of ADP Talent Acquisition Solutions. He led 1,000 ADP associates globally to ensure ADP clients benefited from HCM services, including RPO, screening and selection, ADP Recruiting Technology, I-9 verification, and AIRS.

Previously, Terry had founded Selective Staffing Inc., which he sold to Aon in 1998, and in 2003, he founded The RightThing, which he sold to ADP in 2011. Terry received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from the University of Findlay in 2005.

For Terry, life’s most rewarding when experienced through meaningful relationships. Terry is a recipient of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award and a recognized industry speaker.

Terry enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and marlin fishing.

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.

With 25 years of experience in the petrochemical and refining industry, Kyle Pierce has built a distinguished career spanning engineering, strategy, consulting, and commercial leadership. Currently serving as the Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Officer at LyondellBasell (LYB), Kyle is responsible for shaping and executing a global DEI strategy that fosters a culture of belonging, trust, and business excellence.

Kyle’s tenure at LYB has included pivotal roles in finance and strategy, where he served as a business consultant before advancing to Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Manager. In this role, he led transformative acquisitions and divestitures, including the acquisition of LYB’s India compounding businesses and the divestiture of key assets in France and Argentina—transactions that collectively generated over $500 million in value. He later transitioned to the refining sector, first as a Commercial Manager for feedstocks and then as Head of Crude Trading, where he played a strategic role in optimizing global supply chains.

As a business leader with a deep commitment to DEI, Kyle has been instrumental in integrating diversity and inclusion into core business strategies. Collaborating with global executives, People & Culture teams, and key stakeholders, he has successfully embedded DEI programs that drive workforce diversity, equitable opportunities, and inclusive leadership. His efforts in advancing DEI as a business imperative earned him the Outstanding Head of Diversity award from the Houston Business Journal in 2023.

Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, a Master of Business Administration, and a DEI certification, equipping him with the technical acumen, strategic insight, and leadership expertise to drive meaningful change.

With over 15 years of HR experience and multiple certifications, Heather is responsible for building a high-performing, people-first culture where talent thrives. With a focus on Assemble’s talent and culture, she leads initiatives that attract, develop, and retain top-tier team members while fostering an environment of trust, collaboration, and continuous growth. As an HR leader, Heather is excited to be part of a company experiencing such dynamic growth while creating amazing opportunities for its employees.

April Floyd has spent the last 20 years leading high-impact programs and driving strategic change. As Executive Director of HR Strategic Initiatives & Senior Advisor to the CHRO at Johns Hopkins University, she’s focused on shaping the future of work through career architecture, talent management, HR transformation, and leadership development. A key priority for April is strengthening internal mobility, ensuring employees have clear pathways to grow and thrive within the organization.

Previously, as Senior Director of Benefits and Worklife, she led institution-wide benefits strategy, enhancing retirement plans, healthcare programs, and work-life initiatives for faculty, staff, and students. Before joining JHU, April held leadership roles at Under Armour, where she developed a global benefits strategy, and at TESSCO Technologies, XLHealth Corporation, and Fieldstone Mortgage Company, specializing in compensation, benefits, and HR service delivery.

Passionate about innovation and employee experience, April is dedicated to designing HR strategies that not only support business goals but also create meaningful career opportunities and a workplace where people can do their best work.

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.

Ken Moses has been leading Cascade’s HR function since 2017.  A forward-thinking and performance-driven global strategi an hands-on Human Resources Executive. Proven trusted advisor, team builder, and results oriented leader. Driven to align the function to the business and achieve results and exceed expectations to ensure Cascade’s long-term and sustained success. Prior to Cascade, Ken was the CHRO for Penhall Co and prior to that, he spent 10 years as Sr Dir, Global HR for Quest Software which was acquired by Dell, for which he led the People integration efforts. Ken earned a Master’s of Science in Organizational Psychology from Cal State University at Long Beach.

Laura joined Diageo as the Human Resources Director, Diageo Business Services in September 2017 and was appointed as the EVP for HR, North America in January 2020. She is a member of both the North America and Global HR leadership teams. Since coming to North America, Laura has also become the executive sponsor of Conectados whose goal is to celebrate Latino roots, build an inclusive future and create connected moments for the Latino community.

Laura has 25 years of experience in Human Resources and Transformation leadership roles within CPG organizations and business consulting.

Prior to Diageo she spent 6 years with SABMiller within the Organizational Effectiveness team in the Global HR function, where she led the organizational transformation for a number of global projects, including the establishment of a world class Global Procurement organization, the creation of the largest Coca-Cola bottler in Africa and the design and implementation of a Global HR Operating Model.

Laura started her career with Accenture where she spent 15 years, commencing in Johannesburg and then transferring to London, where she became a Partner in 2008. Within Accenture she developed and implemented a variety of transformation and organizational change programs for global and regional organizations in the oil & gas, retail and utilities sectors.

Laura is South African born but left SA in 1999 and has lived in both London and Switzerland since then. She is currently relocating to New York (commuting between London and NY between Jan – June 2020 until she can permanently relocate to NY with her family from July 2020).

Experienced Vice President Human Resources with a history of working in the retail industry within both public and private companies. Skilled in Developing, Implementing and Leading People Strategies that drive business results. Proven track record of success in Organizational Design, Recruiting, Strategic Workforce Planning, Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Executive Development. Accomplished human resources executive with a BBA focused in Human Resource Management from Baruch College.

Heather Godley, SHRM-CP has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Heather is currently working as the Director of Human Resources at Stradley Ronon since December 2020. Prior to this, they served as the Human Resources Manager at the same company from April 2019 to the present. Heather also held the position of Regional Office Manager at Stradley Ronon from September 2015 to March 2019, where they managed paralegals and non-exempt staff, handled staffing and training needs, and oversaw facilities management.

Before joining Stradley Ronon, Heather worked as an Event Coordinator at The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur from March 2014 to September 2015. In this role, they organized and managed various fundraising events, recruited and supervised committee members, and handled event follow-up and coordination.

Earlier in their career, they worked at Fox Rothschild LLP in different positions. Heather served as a Marketing Coordinator from April 2013 to September 2013, and as an Administrative Coordinator from July 2005 to April 2013.

Heather Godley, SHRM-CP, attended West Chester University of Pennsylvania from 2000 to 2004, although their specific degree and field of study remain undisclosed. Prior to their university education, they completed their high school education at Great Valley High School from 1996 to 2000. In addition to their educational background, Heather Godley obtained their SHRM-CP certification from the SHRM institution in February 2021.

Rachel Stevens, an Ohio native, joined the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) in 2015. She serves as the Sr. Director of Human Resources (Executive VP), and during her tenure, the team has been recognized locally and nationally for strategic Human Resources initiatives including the internship program, training and development programs, and changing management leadership during the pandemic. She is a strategic and creative problem solver with expertise in organizational design, talent acquisition, employment branding and engagement, inclusion and belonging, culture shaping, and total rewards. Rachel leads with passion, heart, and a human-centric approach to driving business performance.

Prior to joining the IAA, she spent over 11 years with Republic Airways and PSA Airlines, where she served as an advisor to other senior leaders and executives on human resource strategic initiatives relating to human capital development and retention.

Stevens earned a business degree from Wright State University and holds professional certifications from the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM-SCP) and the Human Resources Certification Institute (PHR). Ms. Stevens sits on the board of directors for Pass the Torch for Women, a career mentorship program, as well as the EmployIndy Workforce Development Board which aims to address systemic barriers preventing a strong pipeline of entry-level workers and employment opportunities in Central Indiana.

Marybeth Gray works with employers nationwide to reduce healthcare costs and enhance quality. As Senior Vice President of Health and Welfare Benefits at Trion, a Marsh McLennan Agency, she oversees account management for her clients. With a deep understanding of the insurance marketplace, Marybeth has successfully lowered insurance costs and employer liability. She analyzes healthcare utilization data and cost trends, focusing on pharmacy for large, self-insured clients. A key thought leader, she presents at over ten national conferences annually, helping employers navigate the cost implications of pharmacogenomics, specialty medications, and gene therapies, ultimately aiming to improve member health while reducing costs.

Vamsee Tirukkala is the Co-Founder & CCO of Draup, an AI Platform for Enterprise Intelligence. Passionate about Innovation & Technology, Vamsee has extensive experience in Launching Products, Market Development, Revenue generation and Customer successes.

Vamsee is also the co-founder of Zinnov (a leading research & advisory firm) and TalentNeuron (acquired by CEB a Gartner Company (NYSE:IT)). Prior to co-founding Draup, Zinnov and TalentNeuron, Vamsee held multiple positions at Centric Software.

Sam Shaddox is the General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer at SeekOut. SeekOut’s new AI-driven platform is revolutionizing hiring by dramatically shortening timelines, significantly enhancing candidate quality, and reducing costs—giving organizations an unprecedented edge in talent acquisition.

With over a decade of experience advising technology companies—ranging from startups to Fortune 10 enterprises—Sam brings a wealth of expertise to the HR and talent acquisition space.  Sam began his legal career as a corporate associate at Perkins Coie, where he advised high-growth companies on complex corporate matters. He later transitioned in-house to provide hands-on legal guidance to rapidly scaling organizations, helping them navigate growth and innovation. At SeekOut, Sam plays a key role on the executive team, guiding the company’s approach to critical areas like privacy, compliance, and the responsible use of AI in talent management systems.

Sam ensures that SeekOut remains a trusted partner to HR professionals, empowering them to build more inclusive and effective workplaces while navigating the legal complexities of modern talent challenges.

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.

Shane A. Yount is a nationally recognized thought leader, author, and President and CEO of Competitive Solutions, Inc. (CSI), an international Business Transformation consulting firm that pioneered the acclaimed organizational development system known as Process Based Leadership® – A business transformation methodology designed to create a sustainable culture of clarity, connectivity, and consistency through the use of Non-Negotiable Business Processes.

Since 1991 he has led the offices of CSI in becoming one of the nation’s most recognized Business Transformation consulting firms,  personally working with such organizations as Michelin, Genentech, Pfizer, Lockheed Martin, the Department of Defense, and many others.

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.

Alicia Moody is a passionate, thoughtful and value driven HR leader with experience providing strategy and HR consultation to business leaders supporting initiatives that impact and enhance organizational culture and business results. She has efficaciously supported leaders with specific focuses on recruitment, employee relations, talent development, operations, organizational design and program management while serving on leadership teams for over 14 years.

In her current role as an HR Director, she now supports a leading Medical Device company and leads the HR function. She previously functioned as a Global HR Director for Commercial Process & Operations along with Legal, Sr. HR Manager primarily partnering with Global Field Service Engineering, HR Manager in drug product manufacturing supporting Quality, Engineering, Finance and EHS after completing an HR Leadership Development Program. Prior to completing her HR Leadership Development Program, Alicia served in various positions specializing in Recruitment, Program Management, Operations, Talent development, Strategy consultation and Deployment for the federal government, real estate, and education industries both within the United States and in China. Alicia received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Georgia State University, Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Troy University and holds an Executive Juris Doctor from Purdue University Global.

Alicia passionately serves in her community, serving on multiple boards, as a mediator and advocate for inclusion in her local community, and on the steering committee of her current company Black Employee Network ERG.

As the Executive Vice President of Products and Revenue at Trusaic, Anuj is one of the company’s principal product strategists and oversees ongoing expansion efforts into global markets. His vast experience in customer service and data analytics has enabled him to develop a comprehensive Pay Equity software solution with the customer experience at its core.

He holds a Bachelors of Engineering degree in Computer Science, and a Masters of Science in Financial Engineering from Claremont Graduate University.

Ray Henry is the leader of Aon’s pay equity testing practice in North America. With a focus on helping companies identify and address discrepancies in employee compensation, Ray and his team employ advanced statistical tools akin to those utilized by regulators, attorneys, and court systems. This rigorous approach ensures that any gaps at the employee level are systematically identified and rectified. In addition to remediation, Ray’s team provides valuable guidance to clients on how to proactively prevent compensation inequities from occurring.

Mark Fordyce serves as the Digital Employee Experience Director of Workvivo dedicated to helping clients achieve their employee communications, engagement, and advocacy ambitions.  Having started his career in public relations for FleishmanHillard and Weber Shandwick, Mark transitioned to leading IT and consulting efforts at companies like McKesson Corporation to improve the overall employee experience.  The best part of working at Workvivo is to witness first-hand how clients manage to transform the way employees feel, getting to 80% or greater engagement.   That level of engagement turns employees into advocates, improves the execution of new or changing go-to-market strategies, helps attract and retain top talent for a competitive edge, and improves overall company culture.

Chris Braham focuses his practice on employment litigation and counseling.  He represents employers in all stages of employment litigation, including in putative class action, single and multi-plaintiff lawsuits concerning claims for meal and rest period violations, failure to pay wages and bonuses, off-the-clock work, misclassification, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination and misappropriation of trade secrets. Chris advocates for clients in state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including in proceedings before the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the Division of Labor Enforcement Standards and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Tony Torain is a partner in the Employment Group at McDermott Will & Emery. He provides strategic and trusted counsel to multinational corporations in labor and employment disputes, helping clients address and resolve critical issues efficiently and effectively. Recognized among the leading lawyers of his generation in labor and employment law, he has extensive experience representing companies across a range of industries. In his traditional labor practice, Tony is adept at defending major organizations in unfair labor practice trials and proceedings before NLRB, audits, strikes, union election campaigns, collective bargaining negotiations, and strategic labor relations planning matters.

Stephanie Rose is Vice-President Client Relations at Bright Horizons Family Solutions, responsible for leading the EdAssist Client Relations Team including working with our largest and complex clients, as well as the largest Health Systems. Stephanie has been with Bright Horizons since 2006 with the acquisition of College Coach and has a background in caregiving supports as well as educational assistance with more than twenty-five years of client relations experience.

In her role as Vice-President of Client Relations, she has had the pleasure of strategically supporting the largest health systems and corporate accounts as they invest in their adult learners while offering caregiving supports and career pathways. Prior to leading the EdAssist Client Relations Team, Stephanie oversaw the Enterprise Client Services team at Bright Horizons working with such clients as Boeing, Disney, McDonalds and other Fortune 500 organizations. Stephanie brings extensive experience strategically managing highly complex organizations and fulfilling their strategic goals. Through her work with hundreds of BH client organizations, she gained a true appreciation for the impact of Bright Horizons on employees and their families.

Stephanie holds her undergraduate and graduate degree from Northeastern University. She is also the proud mother of her two adult children who both utilized our Bright Horizons centers and our College Coach benefit.

As a pioneer in the RPO industry for nearly 20 years, Jamie Minier is well-known for her steadfast leadership and unwavering commitment to delighting clients, producing results, and inspiring employees and colleagues around her. Jamie’s current role as President ensures that her talent for operational excellence and service innovation is central to the NXTThing RPO offering.

Under her direction, NXTThing RPO has seen unprecedented revenue growth year over year, and expanded its footprint and reach to support organizations in multiple industries and of all sizes. Prior to joining NXTThing RPO, Jamie held senior leadership positions, serving as Chief Operating Officer at TheRightThing starting in 2004, and later as President of the organization through March 2011. Jamie also served as Vice President of Global Human Resources for The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company.

Lori Hensler’s career has always centered around education and positively impacting students. Tapped to steer Follett through this new phase of transformation, Lori sees a tremendous opportunity to make an impact by activating ideas and innovations to set in motion a new, more empowering higher education landscape.

As Chief People Officer, Lori serves as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to ensure operational excellence through organizational transformation and effectiveness, human capital management, DEIB, talent acquisition, leadership/workforce development, employee engagement, and rewards & recognition.

A strong proponent of team development, Lori sets high expectations and gains alignment based on collaboration and a shared mission. She holds crucial conversations, fostering an atmosphere open to addressing challenges while pushing for progress.

Upon joining Follet, Lori’s guidance was integral in steering the organization through a dramatic change while retaining focus and clarity around strategic priorities and rallying behind key hires. She also introduced greater transparency and gained alignment behind Follett’s reinvigorated business model.

Prior to joining the leadership team at Follett, Lori served as Head of Human Resources at Flinn Scientific, where she helmed organizational design/change and set the stage for growth. As SVP, Strategic HR Partnership for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Lori guided organizational transformation that included divesting their assessment division, acquiring Scholastic, and onboarding new c-level leaders and executive teams. During her tenure, the organization navigated ownership changes (public, private, and IPO) as well as structural transformations through multiple large and small acquisitions.

Lori holds a B.S. in Public Relations and Business Administration from Illinois State University.

David Bator thinks and writes about how work should work. David leads Achievers Workforce Institute, a strategic practice whose focus on Research, Community, and Advisory empowers global executives with tactical, practical approaches to changing how the world works. David is passionate about people, and has spent the last 20 years working closely and consultatively with HR, IT, and Communications leaders to build programs that position individuals, teams, and companies grow.

As a trusted voice for the O.C. Tanner Institute, Meghan Stettler specializes in knitting together key sentiments and perspectives to identify win-win strategies for workplace cultures throughout the world. An award-winning journalist, consultant, and speaker, Meghan has forged many diplomatic partnerships, interfacing with CEOs, ambassadors, and governors, and broken stories on news outlets like Al Jazeera, PBS SoCal, News 12 New York, and ABC Radio. She is a three-time recipient of HRD Magazine’s Global 100 Leader award, the definitive list of the leading people practitioners.

Meghan received an MA in specialized journalism from the University of Southern California and pursued advanced studies in global affairs through New York University. She was recently named International Person of the Year by World Trade Association of Utah.

Loren Hudson is Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer of Connectivity & Platforms for Comcast. In this role, Loren leads a shared effort to execute the company’s culture and human capital strategy that is reflective of and builds upon the Connectivity & Platform business goals. Loren serves as a key partner to the company’s leaders and the broader Human Resources organization, with an eye toward establishing inclusive leadership best practices and serving as a driver of employee training, career development, and education. Loren brings 20 years of Human Resources experience to this role. She joined Comcast and the cable industry in 2000 as Human Resources Generalist for the Charles County, Maryland location. Since then, she has held a variety of positions of increasing responsibility, 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.

Loren received her bachelor’s degree in labor relations and a Master of Labor Relations from Rutgers University. She recently completed Cornell University’s Diversity & Inclusion Program and earned her Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certification. In addition to her work at Comcast, she is 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. She is also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR).

Loren recently joined WICT Network’s Global Board of Directors. She is a member of the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia’s DEI Committee. She is also an active member of the Northern Virginia chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and the Ways & Means Committee Lead. She previously served on the boards for Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Loren is honored to have been named one of “the most influential multi-ethnic executives in the industry” by Cablefax’s Diversity List in 2021, 2022 and 2023, and recognized on Cablefax’s 2022, 2023 and 2024 Most Powerful Women in Media and Broadband lists.

Loren is the proud mother to three beautiful children and wife of a U.S. Veteran.

Kristen Rohrbaugh was named the executive director talent management & acquisition in February, 2025.  In this role, she’s responsible for how the organization attracts, assesses, selects, onboards and develops talent for both current needs and future growth.   Key areas of responsibility include talent acquisition, learning & development, talent segments, workforce trends & strategy,  and organizational development.

Most recently, Rohrbaugh served as the executive director human resources for Dealer Financial Services since November 2019.  In this role, she was responsible for two major business groups, Auto and Insurance, where she designed high-performing strategies and executable solutions to support organizational design, talent management, recruitment and selection, leadership development and employee engagement for a workforce of 5,000+ employees across US and Canada.  Rohrbaugh joined Ally in 2007 and has held a variety of roles with increasing levels of responsibility within the human resource function.

Prior to joining Ally, Rohrbaugh was the human resource leader at DHL Supply Chain (formally Exel), a Columbus, Ohio-based supply chain and logistics company operating in North America and Europe.  She was responsible for leading the human resource function at numerous facilities across Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio.  Her responsibilities included executive coaching, leadership development, labor and employee relations, and talent management.  Rohrbaugh started her Human Resources career at Meadowbrook Insurance Group.

Rohrbaugh earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University and a Master of Science degree in Management from Walsh College.

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.

Rumbi Petrozzello is the Head of Strategy, Consulting at Seramount. Previously Rumbi was the principal of Rock Consulting and with Aon’s Cyber Solutions. At Aon, she directed the career-development arm of the company’s Women in Cyber program, also serving as a leader in the organization’s Asian and Pacific Islander employee resource group. Leveraging training on building racial equity, through Race Forward, Rumbi led Courageous Conversations on antiracism and racial equity and, as a certified facilitator, led sessions on activating allyship and leading inclusively. Rumbi is certified in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion though Cornell University.

A Past President of the New York State Society of CPAs, in 2021, Rumbi became the first woman of color elected to serve in that role in the organization’s 125-year history. In 2024, Rumbi joined the board of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association), thus also joining the board of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). The Association is the world’s leading professional accounting associations, serving over 600,000 members.

Rumbi has been recognized and honored for her DEI work and has been on countless panels. She has also been interviewed by numerous news outlets such as The New York Times, New York Post, CBS, and The Rachel Maddow Show.

A graduate of Mount Holyoke College, in Massachusetts, Rumbi received a BA in economics, and then went on to the University of South Africa, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting science. She is a certified public accountant, is certified in financial forensics, and is a certified fraud examiner. Rumbi and her husband live in Arverne, New York, where he surfs and she runs. She also loves reading, podcasts, all manner of sport, and traveling. Rumbi dreams of becoming a Double Dutch skipper one day.

Kate is a seasoned professional with over 14 years of leadership experience across Human Resources and People services in industry and as a management consultant. She has global exposure with work experience in India, Japan, China, and the UK including a multi-year secondment in Bengaluru, India.

Her primary focus is on improving the employee experience by managing talent, transforming culture, developing leaders, and streamlining end-to-end people processes. She has HR operations and strategy experience including recruitment, compensation, HR systems, organizational development, and talent management.

Kate is currently the Head of Talent Management and Employee Listening for North America at Kraft Heinz. Her work there focuses on identifying and developing Talent, understanding and improving the overall employee experience, and building the Kraft Heinz employer brand.

Rebecca has been at Eightfold for 4 years, starting in Customer Success where she helped build the team. She moved over to Marketing in 2024 and now is a Director of Talent-centered Transformation. Prior to Eightfold, she was in TA leadership for 20+ years in large retail, CPG, agri-business, and restaurant organizations. She is a connector, an ideator, a strategist, and a storyteller.

She understands leaders, practitioners, candidates, and vendors. She can see patterns and relationships where others see chaos, and can cut through confusion with a story or explanation that gives clarity, shows understanding, and puts people at ease. She partners with others to come up with thoughts/ideas for the art of the possible, creatively problem-solve, and inspire folks with a vision for the future – as well as suggest ways to make that future a reality.

Her interests include cycling, hiking, hockey, meeting people, traveling, off-roading, working with youth, writing & facilitating murder mysteries, food (and posting pictures of it on social media!), time with her family (husband and 3 adult kids), reading, and giving back to others.

Her top 5 CliftonStrengths are Activator, Strategic, Futuristic, Connectedness, and Includer. She grew up outside of Chicago, went to college in Seattle, spent many years in the Minneapolis area, and currently lives south of Phoenix. She is the President and Founder of the Arizona Talent Community – with the goal to foster deeper connections, share industry insights and create a collaborative space where talent professionals across Arizona can thrive together.

Ben Blackman is a Strategic Account Executive at Paradox with over a decade of experience in the HR/TA technology and advertising industries. After working for CareerBuilder and SmashFly, Ben joined Paradox in 2022 with a focus on helping organizations transform their candidate experience and back-end workflows through automation and conversational AI. In his current role, Ben helps prospective clients to evaluate Paradox’s suite of solutions, develops business cases, and addresses challenges related to the hiring process.

Matthew is Senior Principal for Talent Strategy at Guild Education, where he partners with new and existing employer partners on their talent practices, HR platforms, and skilling strategies. He has 20 years of experience in leading and consulting on talent development and learning transformations in Fortune 100s.

He leverages his expertise in learning technology, learner experience, and talent mobility to help clients prepare their talent to execute on their business and human capital strategies. He also conducts research and thought leadership on topics such as the intersection of L&D and DEI, talent trends, and the future of work. He regularly shares his insights and best practices through webinars, podcasts, articles, and industry events.

Matthew is also a member of the Defense Business Board, where he provides independent and objective advice to senior defense leaders on proven and effective best business practices. He is a contributor to leading industry outlets such as CLO, TD, CTDO, and Training Magazine, and serves on the advisory board of Class, a learning technology company. He is passionate about advancing the field of human capital management and empowering employees and organizations to achieve their full potential.

Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, Chief Diversity Officer and Corporate Vice President of Talent Development, Microsoft, leads the company’s strategic efforts and systemic solutions to advance diversity and inclusion and create equitable access to opportunity for all employees at Microsoft. The work she drives is guided by a commitment to be mission-driven, outcome-oriented, globally informed, science-based, and culturally competent. Under her leadership, her global team of human resources professionals and employee engagement strategists are driving the adoption of Microsoft’s Core Priority for Diversity & Inclusion, taking a holistic and intentional approach to talent development motions at all levels, cultivating thriving employee communities, building leadership capability, scaling enterprising solutions to advance inclusive behaviors, and helping leaders and managers apply a growth mindset and adaptive approach to talent development and diversity and inclusion.

With over 20 years managing human resources from revenue-generating commercial businesses to vast global servicing organizations, Kim has a demonstrated ability to architect transformation, forge connections, deliver insights and link talent to strategy. Kim is a trusted advisor and thought partner and has successfully built world-class business teams across different industries, functions, geographies and environments. She is a leader with people operations expertise and ensures that the employee side of the business equation enables execution of strategic objectives.

Kim wholeheartedly believes that talent, leadership and culture are the keys to successful businesses. Therefore she focuses on the quality of the talent in the business, the culture being created, the effectiveness of programs and policies, workforce dynamics, change strategy and inclusive leadership, among other key levers. A lifelong curiosity about what makes people join, perform, contribute, stay and elevate has made her a valued partner to senior leaders who understand that strong talent and the right culture are the ultimate competitive advantages.

Kim’s expertise is rooted in strong business acumen and forward-thinking HR strategies in the areas of talent assessment, succession planning, organizational design, performance management, labor relations, benefits, acquisitions, divestitures and coaching. Kim is often asked to speak to a variety of audiences globally on all of these topics as well as her personal leadership philosophies.

Kim joined Etsy to drive global strategy in all areas that impact the company’s talent. She oversees all aspects of the company’s human capital plan, with a strong emphasis on talent, leadership, diversity and organizational effectiveness.

Prior to joining Etsy, Kim served as Chief People Officer at WW where she developed and delivered impactful human capital strategies.
Prior to WW, Kim held successively progressive roles at American Express, Home Depot and General Electric.

Kim currently serves on the Board of Directors of RHR International and the Board of Trustees for Fisk University, a Historically Black College/University. She has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur.com, Forbes.com, and Bloomberg and speaks on Leadership and Culture globally.

Shammara serves as Vice President and Global Chief Talent Officer at McDonald’s Corporation. In this role, she is responsible for talent attraction, performance management, leadership development and organizational effectiveness. She’s been a part of the McFamily since 2017 and most recently served as Senior Director, Corporate Human Resources.

Shammara is an accomplished human resources professional who draws on her experience and passion for talent and diversity to create high-impact people strategies. In her role as Senior Director, Corporate HR, Shammara led McDonald’s corporate people initiatives for the global functions, providing leaders with support and advice for cultivating high-performing, agile teams.

Prior to joining McDonald’s, Shammara had a dynamic career with more than 12 years in human resources positions within the retail industry, including roles at PetSmart and Walmart. Throughout her career, she has built strong HR leadership experience in corporate and field HR, distribution, talent and diversity.

Shammara holds a dual degree in Psychology and Sports, Health, Leisure & Physical Studies from the University of Iowa. She also holds a master’s degree in Human Resources and Employee Relations from Penn State University. Shammara is committed to lifelong learning and development and represented McDonald’s in the 2018 cohort of the Leading Women Executives program.×

Kim Cockrell is chief human resources officer for Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), responsible for TMNA’s human resources (HR) function. In this role, she is responsible for the setting the vision and strategic direction of human capital across the North American Region. Her organization delivers solutions to enhance team member engagement for areas including Compensation, Benefits, Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, Strategy & Workforce Planning, HR Technology & Analytics, HR Communications, and Labor Relations.

Prior to Ms. Cockrell’s current position, she served as vice president of Human Resources, Toyota Motor North America.

Ms. Cockrell joined Toyota Financial Services (TFS) in 2006, as HR manager for the company’s Eastern Customer Service Center (CSC) and, later, its Western Region and Sales, Marketing & Product department at Toyota’s national headquarters. In 2011, Ms. Cockrell was promoted to national HR manager for CSC Operations & Field Services, providing leadership and strategic direction to operations teams nationwide. She was also national manager of business readiness & change management for an enterprise transformation program before joining the TFS service operations team in 2013 as the General Manager for service operations strategy, planning & support.

Ms. Cockrell began her career in recruiting, training, and development at Lehman Brothers, where she worked with senior management to develop strategies and created a continuing education curriculum for the company. She later continued with the HR teams at Yahoo, First Data Corporation (Fiserv), and BearingPoint Inc., where she held the role of HR manager.

Ms. Cockrell serves on the board for North Texas Food Bank, Southern Regional board for Step Up Women’s Network and serves in several ministries at Fellowship Dallas Bible Church. She was recognized by Who’s Who in Black Dallas in both 2018 and 2019.

Ms. Cockrell earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and her Master of Science in Counseling from Fordham University in New York.

Sara Bowen is vice president of Global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Employee Listening & Organizational Research at The Boeing Company.

Sara is responsible for developing and executing the company’s global strategy on equity, diversity and inclusion, ensuring Boeing fulfills its promise of equal opportunity, and strengthening a culture of belonging. She also leads the Employee Listening and Organizational Research team, which harnesses the power of employee voice to drive business excellence.

Prior to joining Boeing, Sara led Starbucks’ Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility team, which included the company’s first-time public achievement of 100% pay equity in 2018. Sara also worked as an employment lawyer for two decades, helping companies fulfill their promises of equal opportunity.

Sara earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University and her law degree from Stanford Law School.

Christopher Shryock serves as Sam’s Club’s Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer. In this role, he oversees all aspects of human resources for Sam’s Club and is responsible for attracting, developing, rewarding, and retaining talent as well as building a diverse and inclusive organization.

Prior to Sam’s Club, Christopher spent nearly 14 years at PepsiCo in a variety of global HR leadership roles in Plano, Texas; Geneva, Switzerland; Moscow, Russia; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and New York. Most recently, he was senior vice president of human resources for the PepsiCo Foods North America sector’s Commercial organization where he led the HR agenda across the sales, marketing, and strategy and transformation organizations.

Christopher earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Xavier University (OH) and a Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Hofstra University.

Joel spends his time partnering with business leaders and HR colleagues to design and implement innovative and scalable HR solutions across the full people spectrum (talent management, org design, recruiting, compensation, inclusion & diversity and change management) to name a few.  He is a vital partner in ensuring the growth and development of the leaders and employees in these businesses.

In October of 2022 Joel began providing HR support for all of the General and Administrative (G&A) businesses across Amazon which include Security, Legal, Finance, HR, Communications, Public Policy & Corporate/Business Development.

Prior to this role he supported the AWS business which included Applications, Region Services, Migration and Control Services as well as Security across all of Amazon.  He was also involved in providing HR support for the HQ2 location in Arlington and provided oversite and guidance for many of our East Coast based businesses.

Joel started his career with Amazon in the North American Consumer business.  These businesses included Selling Partner Services, Seller Recruitment and Development, Alexa Voice Shopping, Digital Commerce and Content Services and Amazon Search.  All in this represented nearly 10,000 employees across 10 countries and 15 sites.

Before Amazon, Joel was the EVP of HR for Red Ventures, a rapidly growing technology and digital sales marketing company.  He provided valuable insights and built critical infrastructure to this start-up firm.

Joel was also an HR executive with Capital One Financial for 13 years. He served as Managing Vice President HR Enterprise Services/Staff at Capital One. These groups provided support for all lines of business across the Bank, Card and Financial Services Divisions as well as all the core technology and infrastructure for the company.

Before Capital One, Joel worked at Citigroup and Allied Signal Aerospace.  He has 28 years of experience in HR working with senior leaders developing and implementing people strategies.

Mr. Martinez graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA in Psychology and an MBA.

Stephanie Lundquist was named chief human resources officer (CHRO) of Cargill in April 2022. As a member of the Executive Team, Steph oversees all aspects of human resource strategy and execution for our 155,000 employees in 70 countries.

As a seasoned HR and business leader, she brings expertise in aligning strategy, capabilities, people and culture to deliver results and accelerate growth. She focuses on delivering leading people and culture practices that create a preferred, diverse and inclusive workplace. Steph also fosters a ‘one team approach’ and learning culture that fuels innovation, curiosity and agility. Purpose and people driven, she brings her astute and savvy talent management expertise to every role, building high-performing diverse teams.

Prior to Cargill, Steph spent more than 15 years with Target [NYSE: TGT], a Fortune 30 company and one of the world’s most recognizable brands. She held a variety of roles in HR, as well as the company’s transformation office, before becoming a member of their Executive Team as CHRO, supporting a global team of more than 350,000 employees. Most recently, she served as the first-ever President of their food and beverage business.

As Independent Board Director for Sysco Foods from 2019-2022, Steph served on the Compensation and Leadership Development, Technology and Corporate Social Responsibility committees. Steph is also a member of Concordia College’s Board of Regents. She is passionate about contributing broadly within her industry and community, serving on various industry and community organizations.

Steph attended the Board Governance Executive Education Course at Harvard Business School and received her B.A. in Business and Communication from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Charbonnier has over 30 years of experience helping organizations function at their best to achieve business growth. He is passionate about attracting and mentoring talent and is a thought leader on HR trends including employee engagement, labor relations, talent development, and the future of work. He has worked in HR leadership positions at global organizations including L’Oréal, Towers Watson, PepsiCo, Kraft Foods, American Express and McDonalds in Europe and in the United States. In his most recent role as CHRO, Charbonnier pioneered a data-driven talent strategy which resulted in a strong talent pipeline. He was an advocate for developing a holistic approach to employee wellbeing inclusive of mental, physical and financial wellness offerings. Charbonnier also championed DE&I efforts leading to a more diverse workforce and a more inclusive workplace. Charbonnier is a solution-oriented leader with proven success building and leading multi-disciplinary HR teams within dynamic organizations. Charbonnier holds a degree in Human Resources from the Institute of Social Management in Paris. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the New York chapter for the Arthritis Foundation and the Advisory Board of AceUp, a platform making executive coaching accessible at all levels. He is a regular speaker on people related topics across the globe, frequently presenting at industry conferences and contributing to HR trade publications.

Tish Archie-Oliver is the Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging for Unilever, North America.  In this role, she oversees the integration of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging in the business and talent agenda for the United States and Canada.  In addition, she leads the organization’s mission to achieve equity in all forms – talent, brand, and supplier diversity.

Before joining Unilever, Tish served as the Second Vice President of Enterprise Diversity & Inclusion at Travelers Insurance. She was responsible for integrating diversity and inclusion strategies into talent acquisition, retention, and development practices and processes across the enterprise.

She has over 20 years of talent acquisition, talent management, and diversity and inclusion experience in the financial services, consumer-packaged goods, and luxury retail industries.

Tish dedicates her life to serving the community and developing the next generation of leaders. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Jack and Jill of America, Scholarship Chair for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s Bergen-Passaic chapter, and Advisory Board member of BRIDGE and HACE. Tish received her bachelor’s degree from Claflin University, a Master of Business Administration from American Intercontinental University, and an advanced certificate in Diversity & Inclusion from Cornell University.  She is also Intercultural Development Inventory certified.

Tish was recently recognized as Mindr’s 2023 Women of Influence and by Savoy Magazine as a 2023 Most Influential Executive in Diversity & Inclusion.

As Chief People & Organization (P&O) Officer of Novartis, Rob Kowalski leads the company’s strategy to unleash the power of its people and ensure it has the diverse talent, skills and organizational capabilities to deliver on its long-term priorities and purpose as a focused medicines company.

Rob is passionate about fostering an Inspired, Curious and Unbossed culture that drives innovation and performance, and ultimately impacts how Novartis reimagines medicine for patients. Since taking his current position in 2021, he has played an instrumental role in implementing a new structure and operating model designed to support the company’s next phase of innovation and growth.

“Through the work we do in P&O, we have an impact on shaping our organization and fostering a culture that influences the way we learn together, the way we grow, the way we challenge and build on each other’s ideas and the way we empower our people to reach their individual and collective potential. Our culture is our catalyst to innovation that fuels our purpose.”

As part of his strategic focus on culture, Rob is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where all employees can fully apply their talents and energies. He is responsible for delivering on the company’s pledge to the United Nations (UN) Equal Pay International Coalition to achieve gender balance in management and further improve pay equity and transparency processes by 2023.

Known for his skill in building and leading diverse organizations, Rob draws on 30 years of experience in regulatory affairs and drug development roles in the pharmaceutical industry and has led teams to successfully develop and register dozens of new medicines. Prior to his current role he was Global Head of Regulatory Affairs for Novartis. He holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, US.

Outside of Novartis, Rob loves spending time with family and friends and enjoys all kinds of outdoor activities with his wife and two children, including water sports and skiing.×

Caroline Jecko-Parkes joined Airbus Americas in July 2022 as the VP for the Human Resources and Workplace function including HR, Facilities and Environment Health & Safety. She is responsible for the design and execution of the strategy, plans and policies to optimize organizational effectiveness and performance, leveraging a multi-tiered, geographically diverse team of HR Business Partners & COE Experts.

Prior to joining Airbus, Caroline has held leadership positions across the financial services, healthcare, BPO and aerospace industries. Her areas of expertise include HR transformation, strategic planning, shared services and outsourcing, business process improvement, M&A and customer relationship management. Her background in Customer Service management and Sales and Account management is at the source of her drive for service excellence and her philosophy of continuous process improvement. She is bilingual (English / French) and has extensive experience working around the globe.

Caroline holds a BA in International Business from the ESLSCA Business School, Paris, France and a Postgraduate Diploma in Administrative and Information Management from Napier University, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Lanell Ohlinger, vice president and HR business partner for the Kroger Family of Companies, leads the strategic HR direction and support for Kroger’s supermarkets, retail operations and corporate teams. With more than 20 years of experience, Lanell is a people champion focused on attracting, developing, rewarding, and retaining talent.

Lanell began her career with Kroger in 2000 as a store co-manager in the company’s Michigan division, going on to hold many leadership roles in the division both in stores and within the HR team. Since 2014, Lanell has been a leader on the corporate HR team, serving as director of Human Resources, vice president of business unit Human Resources and vice president of Talent Development before being promoted to her current role in 2020.

Lanell holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Adrian College and is the recipient of the Progressive Grocer Top Women in Grocery Senior-level Executive Award in 2021 and Progressive Grocer Top Women in Grocery Rising Star Award in 2014.

Jennifer Weber is chief human resources officer and chief diversity officer for ADM and a member of the company’s Executive Council. In this capacity, she oversees all human resources functions for ADM’s global workforce of more than 38,000, including the company’s global activities to support diversity and inclusion.

Weber has an extensive record of strong human resources leadership and strategic management, leading companies during times of significant transformations, mergers and acquisitions, and growth initiatives. Prior to joining ADM in 2020, she served as executive vice president of human resources at Lowe’s Companies, where she drove strategic efforts spanning talent acquisition, development, culture and broad-based business transformation. She also led human resources for companies including Scripps Networks and Duke Energy, and began her career in HR at Towers Perrin (now Willis Towers Watson), where she became managing principal of the firm’s Cincinnati office.

Weber is active in community and volunteer groups and serves as the 2020 board chair for the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Miami University in Ohio, and a master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University.

Suzanne brings almost 20 years of HR experience in business partnering, talent acquisition, performance and talent management, operations, compensation, and enterprise transformation initiatives, having held HR leadership roles in the technology and asset management sectors.  She is energized by the opportunities at HP to apply her interests, passion, and experience to unleash the potential of our employees to realize HP’s vision and mission.

Suzanne has a master’s degree in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University and was recognized by the National Academy of Human Resources for her work on performance management.  Outside of work, Suzanne is a doting aunt to her nephew and three nieces and enjoys applying a growth mindset to her tennis game.

Rosa Santos is the Vice President Talent Management and Organization Effectiveness PepsiCo Beverages NA for PepsiCo, a position she has held for almost nine years now. She is also the co-founder to the Color Forward Podcast: Advancing Multicultural Women. Prior to joining PepsiCo she worked for the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the Inter American Development Bank, and the Work Bank. She holds a number of post-secondary degrees from the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross school of Business, the Fielding Graduate University, the University of East London, and the Universidad de Salamanca.

Jane Forman is the Human Resources Vice President, Workforce Management for PepsiCo. She joined PepsiCo 15 years ago, and has held roles of increasing seniority ever since within the HR organizations in both the United States and the UK. Prior to joining PepsiCo, Jane gained experience in labor relations at The Walt Disney Company. She has a B.S. in Industrial & Labor Relations from Cornell University.

Andre Joyner is the senior vice president, chief human resources officer at JCPenney. Andre is responsible for the development and execution of strategic human capital decisions and leads the Company’s human resources functions.

Andre brings more than 20 years of innovative human resources and management experience in retail, health care, and consumer packaged goods industries. Most recently, Andre served as the senior vice president, head of human resources at Victoria’s Secret where he led the brand through its most significant organizational transformation. Earlier in his career, he held HR leadership roles at Merck & Co. and Pepsi-Cola Bottling Group.

Andre holds a Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations and a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Committed to lifelong learning through ongoing education, Andre holds designations as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

Joan McGrail is a proven Human Resources executive with extensive experience in all facets of the department. She assumed her current role, Chief Human Resource Officer for New Balance Athletics, Inc., in May of 2020 and currently oversees all global HR operations for the company’s more than 9,000 worldwide employees.

Joan is responsible for leading her team’s strategic HR planning and execution, with particular focus on diversity and inclusion; organizational effectiveness; talent development; culture enrichment, and HR operation data and analytics. She promotes agility and innovation, striving to unlock new ways of working that will transform the organization. Additionally, she is a member of New Balance’s senior leadership team, which is responsible for the creation and implementation of a corporate strategy for more than $5 billion business.

Before accepting her current role, Joan served as the Vice President of Global Human Resources for New Balance beginning in 2014, earning the title after nearly a decade of driving change as an integral member of the NB HR Leadership Team. Prior to New Balance, she held human resources roles at Helix Technology, Fidelity Investments, and Hitachi Data Systems. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Lesley University in Cambridge.

Joan is a member of Boston’s CHRO Governing Body; a Women Unlimited graduate and member of the organization’s alumni group; executive council member of The Partnership and a member of The Boston Club.

Ken Moses has been leading Cascade’s HR function since 2017.  A forward-thinking and performance-driven global strategi an hands-on Human Resources Executive. Proven trusted advisor, team builder, and results oriented leader. Driven to align the function to the business and achieve results and exceed expectations to ensure Cascade’s long-term and sustained success. Prior to Cascade, Ken was the CHRO for Penhall Co and prior to that, he spent 10 years as Sr Dir, Global HR for Quest Software which was acquired by Dell, for which he led the People integration efforts. Ken earned a Master’s of Science in Organizational Psychology from Cal State University at Long Beach.

Jason leads a global team responsible for recruiting, developing, and celebrating diverse top talent. He is focused on building and maintaining a people-first culture for more than 3,500 team members across the world. He also helps cultivate a culture that attracts, motivates, and retains talented collaborators. He has been a People leader at Dawn since 2014.

Jason has a strong background in global HR and operations with companies including Philips, GE, and Armstrong World Industries. He continues to build on his experience of valuing intangibles for an organization like, culture, work environment, engagement, wellbeing, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Christina currently acts as a Global HR Senior Advisor in public and privately held organizations. She has worked within a variety of successful organizations and industries to scale & transform HR in early-stage growth and companies with extensive global reach.  Christina creates organizational momentum partnering with the business to support the strategic direction and coaches leadership to align initiatives with P&L goals. She has combined her strong international law background with HR compliance and program development to deliver total rewards and talent management programs to support succession planning, workforce planning, and Human Resources Business Partner Models. Christina has extensive experience leading M&A due diligence & integration with public and privately held organizations spanning in size from 350 to 50,000 employees. She provides Executive and Senior leadership coaching, partners with the business in defining and cultivating successful and differentiated cultures, employer brands as well as university programs mentoring. Christina is a key member of several advisory boards and has attended the Wharton Executive Program. She holds an MBA, Human Resources, Capella University and a BS, Business/Human Resources Management, Southern Connecticut State University and BSN, Florida State University.

Dr. Johné Battle has been recognized by the LA Times as a Top 100 DEIA Leader, and twice by the National Diversity & Leadership Council has one of the Top 100 Diversity Officers for 2021 and 2022. He is renown as a global Business Executive and thought leader who brings the powerful combination of skillful talent development and human capital expertise. His deep understanding of human relations, personal branding, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and organizational performance have led to a successful track record of business transformation and human capital counseling.

He currently is the founding partner and CEO of The Greatness Factory, LLC, and the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for Dollar General Corporation, a $38+ billion-plus retailor with more than 18,000 convenient, easy-to-shop stores in 47 states. Dr. Battle owns the strategy for diversity, equity, and inclusion for over 157,000 associates; working across the organization using belonging indexes, talent flow analysis, inclusive leader assessments and other data to make data-based decisions. Prior to joining Dollar General, Dr. Battle was a Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry where he led clients through large-scale cultural transformation and assisted with holistic DEI leadership development, employee engagement and employee branding efforts that enabled clients to
attract, develop and retain their talent while meeting their business goals.

As the Global Director of Talent Development for Johnson Controls, a $30 billion-plus global diversified technology and multi industrial leader, Dr. Battle was responsible for the development of global strategy related to career development; culture and employee engagement, including diversity and inclusion solutions; an external executive coaching program; performance management; and components of onboarding. He established the tools and approach to help employees navigate their careers successfully, ensuring leaders understand and fulfill their roles in the career development of their teams. As Senior Partner of J.E. Battle & Associates, LLC. Dr. Battle headed up talent development, leadership development and change management interventions for MTV Networks, SAIC and Clayton County Public Schools – Leadership Academy.

Earlier, Dr. Battle was with Walmart Stores, holding concurrent roles of Senior Human Resources Director, Merchandising and Distribution, and Co-Chairman of Talent Development, UNITY Associate Resource Group. He was recruited to be the strategic business partner and executive coach for three senior vice presidents and one vice president in the merchandising business unit, with a combined 30,000 associates and more than $100 billion in annual revenue. He partnered with executives to develop talent management strategies that are still in operation today.

At J Rushman Group, a boutique consulting firm operating exclusively in the retail sector, Dr. Battle was Senior Director of Strategic Processes and a Human Capital Consultant. His primary client was TJX, a multinational off-price retailer that owns T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and Home Goods brands. He was leader of a team working closely with senior leadership on the Corporate University Global Strategy for Leadership Development.

Earlier in his career, Dr. Battle was Senior Vice President of Operations for Gridiron Technologies LLC. This was the first company to leverage the EA Sports John Madden video game technology to create virtual reality simulators to improve player/coach communication. The technology was launched with Louisiana State, Vanderbilt, Arizona State, Oklahoma State, Colorado and the University of Maryland. After early success, the NFL adopted the technology with the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints. Dr. Battle was recruited to oversee all operations in the U.S. and held P&L and budget responsibilities for $16 million and 17 direct reports. This position followed Dr. Battle’s time with MSL Combines LLC, a company that created on demand talent management technology to allow major colleges and universities to source for student-athletes to provide scholarships.

Prior to this, Dr. Battle was Director of Human Resources for L3 Technologies LLC, a professional technology firm. He began his career as Director of Artist Repertoire and Marketing with Warner Bros. Records, where he established artists such as Prince, Hootie and the Blowfish, and Eric Benet, and oversaw the soundtrack for “A Thin Line Between Love & Hate.” Dr. Battle’s community involvement is extensive, including being a Student Athlete Mentor for Georgia Institute of Technology, a Guide Right Program Coordinator for Kappa Alpha Psi, a Leader with Taskforce for Alignment at Goizueta Business School and a member of OCA Atlanta Chapter. He has been an Adjunct Professor at the UPENN CLO for Executives, Webster University Business School, and Mercer University Penfield College. He is also a guest lecturer, key note speaker, master facilitator, and a sought after speaker and thought leader at industry conferences on the topic of Intentionally Building Inclusive Leaders!

Dr. Battle received his doctorate in Work-Base Learning Leadership from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He also earned a Master of Education in Learning Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, a Master of Business Administration in Organizational Behavior from Emory University Goizueta Business School and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership from Mercer University. He holds several education and leadership certificates through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Anthony C. Hood serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for First Horizon Bank. In this role, he provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for the corporation’s enterprisewide DEI strategy. He also serves on the corporation’s Operating Committee.

He previously served as the Director of Civic Innovation in the Office of the President at UAB as well as an Tenured Associate Professor of Management in the Collat School of Business at UAB.

An electrical engineer by training, Dr. Hood enjoyed a 10 year career with BellSouth and AT&T supporting startup telecom companies in the firm’s wholesale division. He was honored with the Pinnacle Award, the company’s highest honor for productivity and leadership.

He left AT&T to pursue his PhD full time at the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!). Since completing his PhD in only 3 years, he has completed studies at the Harvard Business School, Stanford and the Morehouse School of Medicine.

Dr. Hood received his undergrad and MBA from UAB (Go Blazers!). In 2019, Dr. Hood was honored by the UAB Alumni Association with the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award.

Dr. Hood is a board member of a number of organizations including the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham, Birmingham Education Foundation, and Urban Impact. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, the largest affordable housing provider in the state.

Loyalty to the Ace Hardware Corporation for 19 years has served Mary well.  Mary has had the opportunity to serve in diverse levels of Human Resources including recruitment, employee services, training and project management.  Currently, she serves as the Corporate VP of Human Resources for the Ace Hardware Corporation and is responsible for leading a team of HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition Partners and Organizational Development, Benefits, Compensation and Human Resources Information Systems professionals.  Her teams develop and execute on diverse HR tasks including company branding, strategy surrounding talent recruitment and retention at a variety of levels, quick and confident resolution of employee relations issues, facilitation of human resources related training and conception, performance management, succession planning and the development and execution of various projects keeping Ace progressive and employees engaged.  She has also had the unique opportunity to have oversight for the Ace Foundation.  The Ace Foundation is the hub to which Ace retailers, vendors and employees alike join forces to raise millions of dollars for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, the American Red cross for Natural Disaster Relief and the Ace Helpful Fund.  She earned her PHR in 2013 and SHRMCP in 2015 and holds a bachelor’s degree from Elmhurst University majoring in Organizational Communications and Sociology.

Jessica Jones specializes in helping companies establish fair policies and procedures that help support employees while protecting the company. With Alliance, she has helped the company with dramatic growth and shifting its HR/business operating strategies. Jessica has redesigned all aspects of the company’s Human Resource structure (on-going project), while ensuring the protection of the Company’s values and building culture. She enjoys all facets of HR from benefits and compensation to employment and labor law. She has extensive experience with greenfield and turn-around projects, HR project management and analytics, acquisitions and culture transfer.

Marisol Ramirez has been the Vice President of Human Resources for Berry Corporation (bry) (Berry) since September 2020. She is a key member of Berry’s executive team reporting directly to the President & CEO. Marisol was previously the Director of Human Resources and had joined the predecessor company LINN Energy in 2014. Marisol currently is responsible for the leadership and management of the Corporate Human Resources Department including Organizational Behavior & Development, Talent Acquisition / Retainment, Corporate Policy Development / Implementation and Payroll & Wellness of over 1300 employees. Marisol has vast experience creating and establishing successful human resources departments to operate as a standalone strategic partner. Marisol’s proven leadership has contributed to successful M&A activity with the most recent acquisition of C&J Well Services in which she led and managed the transition of over 950 employees in 30 days.
Marisol has 20 years of human resources management experience primarily in the oil and gas industry. From June 2012 to March 2014, Marisol served as the Senior Human Resources Manager for BPS Supply Group. In addition, she has served as the Senior Human Resources Manager and Consultant with Ivanhoe Energy Holdings Inc. from 2009 to 2015, responsible for the US and Latin America divisions. Marisol’s career path began in global communications and the hospitality industry.
Marisol holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management with a human resources concentration from National University. Marisol is proficient in Spanish, and she is dually certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Society of Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). Marisol serves on Ally’s (formerly Pink Petro) Global Community Council and is proud to be a member of local organizations that support growth in minorities and women such as Latina Leaders of Kern County and Kern County Women in STEM.

Taheti is a trusted partner and advisor in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Human Resources, leadership development, and people-centered strategies. She has dedicated her career to enhancing lives, transforming organizations, and empowering communities. Her unwavering commitment to fostering employee engagement, cultivating strong leadership, and promoting inclusive conversations is at the core of her work.

Currently serving as the Chief of People Officer for Canopy Children Solutions, Taheti is a driving force in effecting transformative change within the organization and a catalyst for breaking down barriers and championing equity, inclusion and belonging.

Taheti is actively shaping the future by fostering safe spaces for meaningful conversations and promoting equity and inclusion where everyone can thrive.

Taheti’s holds a bachelor’s degree in human resources from Belhaven University and a master’s in Workforce Training and Development from The University of Southern Mississippi. She a Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), and Certified Diversity Executive (CDE®). She is also a certified facilitator for Bold and Inclusive Conversations, provided by The Winters Group, and a Gallup Strengths and Myers Briggs (MBTI) coach, helping individuals and teams discover their strengths and reach their full potential.

Kathy has been practicing Human Resources for more than 20 years over her career. She has been the Director of HR at Chris-Craft for five years and, prior to joining Chris-Craft, she was Director of HR at L-3 Technologies for twelve years. She is a member of the senior leadership team reporting directly to the President. While she has responsibility for many facets of HR, she really enjoys developing strategies around talent development and wellness. Kathy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources Management and a Master of Business Administration. She is dually certified with a PHR and SHRM-CP and leads community outreach at Chris-Craft. She also is a member of SHRA (Sarasota-Manatee HR Association) and sits on the Board of Directors for SAMA (Sarasota-Manatee Manufacturers Association).

Marla Franz is a Strategic Global Human Resources Leader, accomplished at aligning business and people strategies and delivering HR solutions to ignite human potential.

Currently, she is the Vice President of People at Curium, executing a purpose-driven workforce strategy in North America through total rewards and competencies. Throughout her career, Marla has been a driving force in HR leadership at Centene Corporation, Spire Inc. and Monsanto Company.

Marla’s notable certifications and highest degree are Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), Prosci © Change Management Practitioner, Achieve Global Trainer and Master of Labor Relations and Human Resources (MLRHR).

As Senior Vice President of Employer Sales, Steve has overall accountability for the sales and distribution of Garner Health’s
product offering

Prior to joining Garner Health, Steve held a wide variety of sales and leadership roles during his 10+ year career at United Healthcare. His
most recent position at UHC was the Vice President of Specialty Sales, for the Northeast Region.

Overall, Steve is an experienced sales leader with strong market knowledge and vast experience across many commercial insurance products and segments.

Jeff is the Chief Human Resources Officer for Grain Craft.  The company is the third largest flour miller in the US and 9^th largest globally.  As the largest independent flour miller in the nation, Grain Craft offers premium bulk and bagged flours for the baking, food service, tortilla and pizza industries.

Jeff’s professional experience began in 1981 in sales with Fortune 100 companies including Procter and Gamble, Pepsi-Cola and Mars, Incorporated.  In the midst of his 20 year career with Mars, Jeff transitioned to Human Resources in 1997 and held numerous leadership roles in multiple manufacturing sites that ultimately brought him to Chattanooga area in 2007.  His professional passion is Talent and Leadership Development, Coaching and Change Management.  Jeff also holds his CPC and ELI-MP certifications in coaching.

He is married to Nancy, his wife of 38 years. Jeff graduated from Wake Forest University and enjoys playing golf and pursuing all aspects of fin, fur and feather in the outdoors

Toni Howard Lowe is a global diversity equity & inclusion and human resource executive practitioner with 20+ years of innovative, transformational leadership experience supporting Fortune 100 and world-class companies. As a trusted people advocate, she challenges organizations to maximize their full potential, create value, and advocate for a inclusive employee experience. With experience working across multiple industries, Toni is seen as an advisor to CEOs, executive teams, and boards of directors on workplace culture, diversity, organizational change, and talent strategies. A modern leader, Toni is known for engaging and growing top talent and creating high performing, dynamic and diverse teams. Because of Toni’s years of championing diverse professionals, she has been an invited lecturer, panelist, instructor, workshops facilitator on issues of equity, Inclusion and diversity at multiple institutions of higher education, corporations and professional organizations. Toni’s LinkedIn courses on the topics of DE&I have garnered more than half a million learners globally. In addition, Toni’s insights have also been featured in many national media outlets.

Sarah Larson is an HR Executive with 20+ of experience in both management consulting roles and in-house HR and Operations Leadership roles, currently she is the head of Talent Management at MIT Lincoln Laboratory.

Sarah’s first chapter of her career was in management consulting, starting with the Boston Consulting Group, and then at a series of large and small firms, including her own, Larson & Associates. Her next chapter started in 2009 when she was hired by her client the MITRE Corporation.  There she refined her ability to deploy initiatives collaboratively with speed and agility using a results-oriented approach. She prides herself on being an innovative yet practical executive, focused on proactive change with a bias for action.

Sarah is an ICF, Invite Change Certified Coach.  Sarah lives in MA with her husband and her three children. She enjoys cooking, playing with her family and going to the beach to swim on Cape Cod.

Amy Steigerwalt is the Senior Vice President, Human Resources responsible for OraSure Technologies’ global talent strategy, diversity and inclusion, total rewards and employee experience. Ms. Steigerwalt joined OraSure in 2017 with many years of Human Resources leadership experience in various industries. She has an extensive and proven background building successful HR teams focused on talent development, employee engagement and driving best practices in talent acquisition and people management. Prior to joining OraSure Technologies, Ms. Steigerwalt spent three years at Air Products in a Global HR leadership role. Prior to that, she held progressively increasing leadership roles at Knoll from 2006 to 2014, as well as additional Human Resources leadership roles at Estee Lauder and Polo. She holds a B.S. from University of Pittsburgh. Ms. Steigerwalt was recognized in Lehigh Valley’s 40 under 40 as a top leader and was recognized in 2022 for LVB Women of Influence.

Miycol is passionate about the employee experience – inspiring leaders and employees to connect to the values and mission of the organization. She has over 17 years of experience across all aspects of Human Resources. In 2021 Miycol was a recipient of Columbus Business First’s HR Impact award. She was recognized for her leadership of the HR function through the pandemic while also going above and beyond to support various talent initiatives through the company’s rapid growth. Miycol was selected as a part of the class of 2023 Signature Program through Leadership Columbus where she completed a 10-month program focusing on community stewardship and civic engagement. Miycol manages a budget of $5M across HR Operations, Employee Engagement including DEI and Learning & Development.

Dynamic 20 years plus HR executive leading both large and small HR organizations in support of business goals with a demonstrated history of aligning people solutions with business strategies in the pharmaceutical, supply chain, manufacturing and retail industries. Skilled in Employment Branding, Employee Culture, Talent Planning and Development, Leadership Coaching, Employee Engagement Analytics, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations and HR Policies.

Oliver has been at Spark Therapeutics for over 5 years. He is the Head of Talent Development & Organizational Effectiveness. In this role, Oliver leads a team that focuses on developing and implementing strategies and solutions to support the business in retaining & developing talent and building organizational effectiveness thereby supporting each employee (leaders, manager and individual contributor) to achieve/exceed their business goals & objectives. Prior to Spark Therapeutics, Oliver worked at Merck, Shire, Pfizer and Wyeth. He earned his B.S. Chemistry at Northeastern University.

For more than 25 years, Marybeth Gray has worked on behalf of employers across the country to reduce the cost of healthcare and improve quality. Marybeth was recognized as a 2023 Top Women Leaders in Pennsylvania, and she was also awarded as Employee Benefit News’ 2017 Most Influential Women in Benefit Advising: 30 leaders whose unique client management strategies, innovative data manipulation and other industry-leading skills are transforming the field. She has also been featured on the 2019 Marquis Whos’ Who Lifetime Achievement. Marquis Who’s Who identifies and endeavors to profile the leaders of American Society; those men and women who are influencing their nation’s development and influencing the people of today in their industry.

In her professional career, she has succeeded in reducing insurance costs and employer liability due to her deep understanding of the insurance marketplace. Marybeth currently serves as a Senior Vice President of Health and Welfare Benefits with Trion, a Marsh McLennan Agency, supervising the overall account management for her clients. Skilled at analyzing companies’ health care utilization data and cost trends in the benefit programs with a focus on pharmacy for large, self-insured clients. Marybeth is a key thought leader for Marsh McLennan Agency — presenting at more than ten national conferences each year.

One of the essential elements she brings to her clients is a special understanding of future key cost drivers. She helps employers understand the emerging cost implications of pharmacogenomics, new to market specialty medications, and gene therapies. Her goal is to improve member health in the population while lowering the cost of healthcare for both the members and the employer.

Prior to Marsh McLennan Agency, Marybeth was a Vice President with AON Consulting and a National Account Manager with Aetna, Inc. Marybeth was responsible for overall account management regarding financial and operational perspective for clients with more than 10,000 employees operating in multiple locations. She detailed plan design opportunities for clients as well as monitored the ongoing financial implications to plans. In her time at Aetna, she served on the Aetna Presidents Roundtable Committee, fostering communications between clients and the president’s office regarding suggested changes that would improve Aetna’s operational procedures.

Sam Shaddox is the VP & Head of Legal and interim head of people at SeekOut, a Series C unicorn and the leading solution for hiring, growing, and retaining talent while focusing on diversity, technical expertise and other hard to find skillsets. Sam has counseled technology companies ranging from startups to Fortune 10 companies on a broad range of legal matters for over a decade. After starting his legal career as a corporate associate at Perkins Coie, Sam moved inhouse to provide on the ground guidance to rapidly scaling companies. As a member of SeekOut’s executive team Sam oversees the company’s approach to rapidly developing legal and HR areas such as privacy and ethical use of AI systems.

Jon Lowe is Chief People Officer at DailyPay, the leading on-demand pay company. Lowe joins DailyPay after serving as Head of U.S. Human Resources at eToro and Head of Human Resources at Revolut, two prominent global fintech companies. He also spent more than seven years as an HR leader at Amazon. Jon’s work as a leader within the HR space was integral in supporting the organizations through periods of hypergrowth and navigating rapidly-evolving talent and business environments.Lowe is a graduate of Queen’s University where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Sociology. He holds a Ted Rogers MBA in Strategic Human Resource Management from the Toronto Metropolitan University. Lowe is an active member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), as well as a former committee member with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA).

After more than 20 years as a corporate executive, Barbie is one of the few women who broke through the glass ceiling to the C-suite. As an award winning CHRO, Barbie has influenced the transformation of organizations and their cultures by delivering a people centered approach to strategy & leadership.

In 2020 Barbie launched The Business of HR, bringing her vast experience in varied industries and corporate structures to organizations around the globe providing support as a Fractional CHRO, Culture & Values strategist, Leadership Training & Development Facilitator, HR Product & Services advisor and Talent Acquisition transformation expert. With a passion for coaching and supporting others, especially women in the workplace, Barbie launched a podcast, The Executive Woman, providing insightful, authentic and meaningful insights into how women can improve their well being and trajectory in the workforce. Barbie is a sought after speaker, author, podcast host, business & people strategy consultant and coach.

Kristen has dedicated her life’s work to building TA organizations that drive business success. Prior to joining Paradox, Kristen spent 12 years at Amazon, last serving as Director of Talent Acquisition. Now, she is responsible for building the teams, systems, and strategies that help Paradox scale. And yes, that means thinking about how we use Paradox tech at Paradox!

Yesenia Gallegos is a partner in the Employment group at McDermott Will & Emery. She focuses her practice on a wide range of matters, including restrictive covenants, wage and hour law, discrimination and harassment claims, executive employment agreements, leaves of absence, employee terminations and reductions in force. She represents employers in employment litigation—including class actions—pending in both state and federal court. She also represents employers in actions against former employees in trade secret and embezzlement actions that require immediate restraining orders, injunctions and/or liens. She is frequently sought after to conduct and oversee workplace harassment and discrimination investigations and wage and hour audits.

Yesenia is the General Counsel of the Hispanic National Bar Association and former regional president for the Southern California region. She received her Bachelor of Arts from UCLA and her Juris Doctorate from University of San Francisco.

Stephania C. Sanon is a partner in the Employment group at McDermott Will & Emery. She is a trusted advisor to U.S. and international companies on matters ranging from complex M&A transactions and internal investigations to compliance with federal, state and local employment and labor laws.

Stephania regularly advises clients on their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs, issues relating to pay equity and pay transparency including serving as lead counsel during pay equity audits, and the impact of these matters on ESG reporting. As a leader within the Transactions and Executive Contracts Employment Subgroup, she provides strategic advice on employment matters arising in the M&A context such as workforce restructuring and drafting and negotiating executive employment and separation agreements. Stephania also has significant experience conducting investigations into allegations of sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination against executive level employees and senior managers and directors.

Mike Xavier is the Sr. Director of Financial Health at Comcast NBCU. In this role Mike is responsible for design and strategy of various Financial Wellness programs including Financial Coaching Services, Banking at Work, Tuition Reimbursement, and other Voluntary Benefits. Mike also manages aspects of the Employee Stock Purchase Program and the 401(k) plans.   Prior to joining the Comcast NBCU Global Benefits team, Mike worked in the Comcast Cable Central Division and was responsible for Labor Relations, Employee Relations, & Employee Engagement. Mike is passionate in ensuring his programs deliver a great employee experience but pragmatic about his programs providing ROI to the organization.

Mike earned his MBA from the university of Massachusetts Lowell and holds the SPHR certification from HRCI. Mike resides in the Miami / Fort Lauderdale area with his family.

Nicole Goldman is Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Mission Technologies, an HII Company. Her 30-year career spans intelligence, defense, aerospace, federal, cyber and wireless industries with experience in progressive HR, Talent Acquisition, Operations, Diversity & Inclusion, and change management. Nicole is also passionate about mentorship and is a certified Gallup StrengthsFinder coach.

Jess Marble serves as Director of Care for Business, the enterprise division of Care.com . In her role, she advocates for comprehensive, equitable and scalable caregiving benefits to support leading employers and their workforce, ultimately increasing productivity and retention.

Mindi Cox works to connect people with purpose to deliver human-centered business results. Currently serving as O.C. Tanner’s Chief Marketing & People Officer, she believes an organization’s potential is intimately tied to its sense of humanity. After more than two decades in Sales, Marketing and as a Human Resource Executive for O.C. Tanner, her core goal remains that same: to help cultivate workplace cultures where individuals feel connected to the greater purpose and impact of their work, inspiring people to seek personal and professional progress.

Mindi has been honored with various awards for her work including Human Resource Executive of the Year by the Stevie® Awards for Great Employers and Human Resource Executive of the Year by Utah Business Magazine and was recently named among the 30 Women to Watch in Utah Business. She is also a member of the Forbes Human Resource Council. Professionally, she is most proud of her role in the leadership and culture work that has resulted in O.C. Tanner being named three times to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list and what that means for the workplace goodness the people of O.C. Tanner experience every day. She is frequently sought after to add her perspective on workplace issues and business solutions by trade and business publications and has contributed to several books on workplace culture. She is SPHR and SHRM – SCP certified and also holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism along with an M.B.A. from the University of Utah. She is the proud mom to three busy sons and is grateful for the perspective her crew gives her on work, life, wellbeing and whole-life awareness as a business priority.

Shane A. Yount is a nationally recognized thought leader, author, and President of Competitive Solutions, Inc. (CSI), an international Business Transformation consulting firm which pioneered the acclaimed organizational development system known as Process Based Leadership®. Since 1991 he has led the offices of CSI in becoming one of the nation’s most recognized Business Transformation consulting firms, personally working with such organizations as The Department of Defense, 3M, Colgate Palmolive, Bristol Meyers Squibb, and many others.

Monne serves as Handshake’s Chief Impact Officer. Prior to joining Handshake she was a Partner at McKinsey & Company based in Atlanta. She advised and served clients across a variety of sectors on topics such as transformation, culture, change management, executive team development and capability building.

Prior to joining McKinsey Monne served as Marketing Manager for the Boston Red Sox. She currently also serves on the board of directors for Reaching Out, an organization committed to developing the LGBTQ leaders of tomorrow.