Speakers - Speakers Bureau

Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP

President & Chief Executive Officer, Society for Human Resource Management and Author, RESET: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval

Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP is President and Chief Executive Officer of SHRM, the world's largest HR professional society. He is also the author of RESET: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval.

Kim Ades

President and Founder, Frame of Mind Coaching

Kim Ades works with leaders who are working hard, are frustrated with the results they’re generating and know that there has to be a better way.

Mike Aitken

Chief Membership Officer, SHRM

Mike is a leading authority on the issues important to the human resource profession and drives SHRM’s membership vision, ensuring excellent member experiences, and implementing the organization’s newly developed business strategy.

Monique Akanbi, SHRM-CP

Field Services Director, SHRM

Monique Akanbi, SHRM-CP, is a SHRM Field Services Director with over 15 years of broad-based experience in senior leadership and all aspects of HR in both, the public and private sectors.

Alexander Alonso, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP

Chief Knowledge Officer, Society for Human Resource Management

Alexander Alonso, PhD, SHRM-SCP is the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM's) Chief Knowledge Officer leader research, insights, and innovation functions, as well as the SHRM Foundation. His total portfolio includes more than $60 million across new revenue streams based upon practical thought leadership designed to make better workplaces for a more inclusive world. In fact, Dr. Alonso was recognized as an inaugural member of the Blue-Ribbon Commission on Racial Equity in the Workplace, a coalition designed to foster equitable and inclusive cultures.

James L. Banks, Jr., J.D.

General Counsel, Society for Human Resource Management

As General Counsel, Mr. Banks manages the legal function of SHRM, oversees the work of outside counsel, and serves as legal advisor on business transactions.

Shannon Bayer

Principal Consultant/VP Revenue, Linkage Inc.

As a keynote speaker, Shannon brings stories from her personal leadership journey to the forefront, connecting her real-life experiences and work with leaders globally to key leadership concepts designed to help participants reflect on their own journey and take control of their path forward. After facilitating small-group Learning Teams and Maser Classes for 10 years at Linkage’s Women in Leadership InstituteTM, Shannon will take the main stage as a keynote speaker in 2021, where she will share her story of how she identified her Inner Critic, one of the hurdles women face to advancement, and her continuing journey to coaching her Inner Critic.

Tina Beaty

Senior Vice President and Acting Chief Marketing & Experience Officer, SHRM

Tina Beaty changes the way people think, feel and believe. Using integrated communications strategy and omni-channel execution, based on research and audience insights, she and her team impact their target to change their behavior. She has launched products, shaped public opinion, introduced consumer awareness campaigns, and now works to shape the world of work. Why? Because most adults spend a majority of their waking hours at work and it should be an innovative, safe, fulfilling place to be.

Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP

Manager, Talent Acquisition and Inclusion at SHRM

Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP is the Manager, Talent Acquisition and Inclusion at SHRM based in Alexandria, VA. She possesses more than 15 years in human resources, specializing talent strategies and leadership.

Bertice Berry, Ph.D

Author, Lecturer, Sociologist, Bertice Berry Productions, Inc.

Sociologist, Bertice Berry, PhD. is a best-selling author and award winning lecturer who has been named Lecturer of the Year and Entertainer of the Year.

Josh Bersin

Industry Analyst and Thought Leader

Bersin is an author, educator, and thought leader focusing on the global talent market and the challenges and trends impacting business workforces around the world.

Pramod Bhasin

Founder, Genpact Ltd.

Pramod’s career spans a professional and entrepreneurial journey in Financial Services and Business Process Management across the globe.

Dr. Jill Birch

Founder & CEO, BirchGrove Inc.

Dr. Birch is the Founder & CEO of BirchGrove Inc., where she helps organizations develop individual leaders and teams and supports human resource partners.

Vivian Blade, MBA, MBB, PMP

Leadership & Resilience Expert, Experts in Growth Leadership Consulting, LLC

Recognized as one of Engagedly’s Top 100 Global HR Influencers of 2021, Vivian Blade is a sought-after leadership expert and thought leader. She works with the world’s top brands, equipping leaders to build better, more resilient workplaces equipped to thrive in spite of insurmountable odds. She helps companies solve the pressing burnout, turnover, and workplace culture challenges your company is struggling with right now. Her impact is felt as a frequent keynote speaker, and in delivering transformative leadership development programs, executive coaching, and corporate consulting.

Amy Blankson

Co-founder and CEO, Digital Wellness Institute, Professional Speaker & Author

Blankson helps leaders and teams find the sweet spot for flourishing in an always-on culture. With humor and candor, she offers practical guidance for balancing happiness and productivity in the digital era.

Terri Bogue, MSN, RN, PCNS-BC

COO, Thor Projects LLC

Terri Bogue brings her experience in healthcare and leadership to the stage to engage audiences. A renowned author and international speaker she extinguishes burnout, stops snowballing conflict, creates effective change, supports staff through occupational health challenges, and enables empathy in everyone. Terri’s audiences leave feeling energized and more effective.

Robert Bogue

CEO, Thor Projects LLC

Robert Bogue inspires audiences converting decades of leadership into practical application. As a bestselling author and international speaker, he has enabled hundreds of thousands of people to deliver on innovation. He extinguishes burnout, stops snowballing conflict, creates effective change, and enables empathy in everyone. Robert ignites innovation in his audiences that you can harness for better results.

Walter Bond

CEO & Hall of Fame Speaker, Walter Bond Worldwide

When Walter steps onto the stage, you can’t miss him. It could be because he’s 6’5 and stands out in a crowd, but it could also be because on the stage is where he feels at home. As a nationally recognized public speaker, he commands the stage. He makes the entire audience, whether it’s a small board room or a large conference venue, feel seen. People walk out of Walter’s talks changed, motivated, and inspired. His principles are simple but powerful, his delivery is smooth, and he combines humor, tough love, and experience in a way that changes people.

Zac Bradley MS, CRC, NCC

Vocational Specialist, Shepherd Center

Zac is a former college basketball player for Clayton State University, who only played his freshman year due to a tree falling on his car resulting in a spinal cord injury in the summer of 2011. In a moment, Zac went from being a college basketball player to a C6/C7 quadriplegic. This ultimately shifted the trajectory of his life and career. Zac has been a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) since 2017 and has extensive knowledge in assisting people with disabilities enter the workforce. Additionally, Zac has been playing wheelchair rugby since 2012 and had the opportunity to compete in The World Games 2022 for the USA Low Point Team.

Carmen Canales

Senior Vice President, Chief People & Belonging Officer at Novant Health

Carmen Canales drives the people strategy for more than 37,000 Novant Health team members by fostering an inclusive culture, maximizing talent, and building a resilient workforce. Canales has diverse industry experience, including leadership roles in the healthcare, higher education, consumer goods, banking, and professional services industries. She is an engaging speaker and storyteller who connects with audiences on topics related to talent and culture and is often recognized for her remarkable contributions to the HR profession. Recently, she was named CHRO of the Year, Non-Profit by HRO Today.

Mary Cheddie, SHRM-SCP

Divisional Director, Society for Human Resource Management

Mary Cheddie is divisional director, East for SHRM. She is responsible for leadership development for volunteer leaders, chapters, and state councils.

Amber Clayton, SHRM-SCP

Senior Director, Knowledge Center Operations, Society for Human Resource Management

Amber Clayton oversees the Society for Human Resource Management’s Knowledge Center, which fielded over 66,000 questions from members over the course of 2020.

Dr. David S. Cohen, Ed.D.

Executive Consultant, Author, Teacher & Keynote Speaker, DS Cohen & Associates

Dr. David S Cohen, Ed.D., has a vision: organizations that thrive by living their values in good times and especially VUCA times. Thirty-three years ago, David transitioned from education to corporate consulting. As a consultant, David earned a reputation as a contrarian consultant because he does not always follow what is popular. David works with leaders helping them understand what is and what is not required to build a thriving organization with a desirable employee experience. He helps leaders' step into life's challenges, inspiring them to create a sustained approach through a values- based focus, resulting in better business results. David has had the privilege of partnering with firms across five continents and all business sectors, both private and public.

Jason T. Collett

President, Adaptivity Development, LLC, SHRM-SCP

Jason T. Collett is brilliant at customizing the message to directly relate and engage the audience. Most importantly he energizes the participants to take meaningful action.

Magie Cook

Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur and CEO

With perseverance, she created Maggie's All-Natural Fresh Salsa's & Dips, a company that grew into a multi-million-dollar business.

John & Mark Cronin

Mark X. Cronin, Co-Founder & John Cronin, Co-Founder & Chief Happiness Officer of John’s Crazy Socks

John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team that founded John’s Crazy Socks. John is an entrepreneur who just happens to have Down syndrome. You may know them for being named EY Entrepreneurs of the Year or testifying before Congress or speaking at the UN. You may know them because John became “Sock Buddies” with President George H.W. Bush. Or you may know them for having grown a bootstrapped start up into a multi-million dollar social enterprise.

Jennifer Currence, SHRM-SCP

President, The Currence Group, LLC

Jennifer Currence delivers results through customized presentations, training, coaching, and leadership development programs for HR.

JoDee Curtis, SHRM-SCP, CPA

Founder, Purple Ink & Powered by Purple Ink

JoDee Curtis is the Founder of Purple Ink and Powered by Purple Ink, author.co-author of four books in the JoyPowered® series. She has a passion for helping organizations and individuals discover their talents and do more of what they do well through leadership training and coaching.

Cherrie Davis, SHRM-SCP

Army Combat Veteran, Author, Founder and CEO ShiftForward Consulting

Cherrie Davis is a visionary leader with over 3 decades of experience in HR, is a recognized coach, facilitator, and change management leader.

Dr. Shirley Davis, CSP

Chief Executive Officer, SDS Global Enterprises Inc.

Dr. Shirley Davis, CSP, is an accomplished corporate executive, global workforce management expert, and a certified leadership coach.

Delight Deloney

MHRIR, SHRM-CP

Delight is an award winning, passionate people developer with a background in Human Resources and Counseling.

Emily M. Dickens, J.D.

Chief of Staff, Head of Public Affairs and Corporate Secretary for SHRM

Emily M. Dickens is Chief of Staff, Head of Public Affairs and Corporate Secretary for SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management. An executive team member, Dickens is responsible for implementing the CEO's vision, corporate communications, corporate governance, global policy, government affairs, and the organization's real property.

Marc Effron

President, The Talent Strategy Group

Marc is the co-author of the Harvard Business Review Publishing best-selling book One Page Talent Management, often called the “talent management bible.”

Eric Ellis

President & CEO, Integrity Development Corp.

Eric Ellis is President and CEO of Integrity Development Corp., a firm that helps to build organizational cultures where Diversity, Inclusion and Respect flourish.

Paul Falcone

Principal, Paul Falcone Workplace Leadership Consulting, LLC

Paul Falcone is the principal of Paul Falcone Workplace Leadership Consulting, LLC. His practice is dedicated to keynote presentations, corporate leadership training, executive coaching, and moderating corporate offsite events.

Omari Faulkner

Business Development Strategist & Diplomacy Expert; Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University

Omari Faulkner is a trailblazing business leader, a transitioning military and veterans employment champion, and a public affairs officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He provides thought leadership to Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, universities, and nonprofit organizations globally. Mr. Faulkner’s areas of expertise include military veteran outreach, workforce development, human capital investment, organizational diversity & inclusion, and strategic business development.

Howie Fertig

Director, Corporate Partnerships at the Society for Human Resource Management

Howie has over 25 yrs. of experience providing HR technology and solutions to hundreds of companies and organizations worldwide, and in his current role curates SHRM’s vast framework of offerings to meet the needs of SHRM Enterprise clients.

Philonise and Rodney Floyd

Brothers of George Floyd

The Floyd Brothers tell powerful stories about seeking justice and are striving for a diverse, inclusive and equitable future.

Karith Foster

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Expert, Humorist, Keynote Speaker and Author

Karith Foster is the creator of INVERSITY™- revolutionary way to address Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Karith is a speaker, humorist, media personality and the author of the bestselling book, “You Can Be Perfect or You Can Be Happy.”

Richard A. Fowler

Cable News Commentator and Millennial Messaging Expert, Richard Media Company/Fox News Channel

Richard Fowler's fresh style and out-of-the-box thinking spurs audiences across the country to action and pushes all demographics to ask more of themselves.

Jason Gabhart

Director, State Affairs California, Society for Human Resource Management

Jason Gabhart is the California State Government Relations Advisor advocating for SHRM’s interests in the California State Legislature and Governor’s office.

Dima Ghawi

Keynote Speaker & Executive Coach, Dima Ghawi, LLC

Through keynote speeches, workshops, training programs, and coaching, Dima shares her unique leadership journey to motivate others to ignite their own leadership flame.

Steve Gilliland, CSP, CPAE

Hall of Fame Speaker & Best Selling Author, Steve Gilliland, Inc.

A member of the Speaker Hall of Fame, Steve Gilliland is one of the most in-demand and top-rated speakers in the world.

Art Gloria

Field Service Director, Society for Human Resource Management

Art Gloria is an award-winning, experienced professional in human resources, finance, and general business management with a demonstrated history of working in the government, health care, and diverse private business industries. At SHRM, he is responsible for fostering and promoting membership, educational programs, and services advancing the profession of human resources, and creating a better world through better workplaces for all.

Christopher “CJ” Gross

Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Author, Ascension Worldwide

Christopher “CJ” Gross is a TEDx Speaker and founder of Ascension Worldwide, a firm dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training and consulting based in the Washington, D.C. area. CJ has 20-years of experience as an international organizational development consultant specializing in leadership development and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. CJ is a certified Social + Emotional Intelligence coach, trainer, Keirsey Temperament professional, and Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Administrator, with additional expertise in organizational mediation.

Anton Gunn

President, 937 Strategy Group, LLC

Anton Gunn is a former senior advisor to President Barack Obama and the world’s leading authority on Socially Conscious Leadership.

Camille Chang Gilmore

Vice President, Human Resources & Global Chief Diversity Officer, Boston Scientific

Gilmore is the VP of HR for Boston Scientific where she drives programs that recognize and value the unique talents, attributes and contributions.

Sylvie di Giusto

Keynote Speaker, Personal Branding Expert and Author

Gusto is a recognized member of the speaking community, having presented to every strata of management—from experienced CEOs to young executives.

Edie L. Goldberg, Ph.D.

President, E. L. Goldberg & Associates

Edie Goldberg specializes in talent management and organization effectiveness and focuses on designing systems to attract and retain employees.

Ruben Gonzalez

4-Decade Olympian, Business Author, Award-Winning Leadership Speaker

The first person to ever compete in four Winter Olympics each in a different decade, Ruben Gonzalez takes people’s excuses away and inspires them to produce more than ever before. At 47, Ruben was the oldest luge competitor, who competed in the Vancouver Olympics. At 55, he became the oldest person to compete internationally in the sport of luge. Since 2002, Ruben’s spoken for over 100 Fortune 500 companies about commitment to excellence, overcoming challenges and taking bold action to create long-lasting success. Ruben’s inspiring message will help your team soar to a new level of performance.

Denise Graziano

CEO, Graziano Associates

Denise Graziano is a strategic advisor and expert in organizational communication and change. She is a recognized authority, international speaker, best selling author and 3 decade advisor to the C-suite. Denise delivers insights across strategy, employee, customer and investor relationship issues.

Steve Gross

Founder & Chief Playmaker, The Life is Good ® Kids Foundation

Steve Gross, Founder of the Life is Good® Kids Foundation, has dedicated his career to leading healing efforts in communities impacted by trauma. His unique approach, called the Playmaker Practice, emphasizes joy, social connection, optimism, engagement and control - all elements that serve as the foundation for every healthy community. The lessons he learned in the field now helps organizations across the globe grow through challenging and uncertain times, emerging stronger, more connected, and joyful than they were before.

Paula H. Harvey, MBA, SHRM-SCP

Vice President of HR, Schulte Building Systems

In addition to teaching leadership topics--including the SHRM Learning System--Paula is an internationally recognized speaker on global and strategic business issues.

Kenston Henderson, Sr.

Chief Empowerment Officer, Live With Lyfe, LLC

Our Speaker today - Kenston Henderson Sr. aka "The Bias Disrupter" and " The Winning Conversations Enthusiast" is the founder and CEO of Live With Lyfe, LLC a training and development company. He is a TEDx Signature Speaker, a certified John Maxwell Leadership Speaker and Trainer, Culture Transformation Champion, and certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid USA. With over 17+ years of experience in Human Resources and 20+ years helping people cultivate the best version of themselves, Kenston has delivered hundreds of presentations in over 30 different states. Since the pandemic, his impact has extended virtually to international areas in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America.

Kristen Howe

Chief Product Officer, Linkage Inc.

Kristen Howe is the Chief Product Officer at Linkage, where she oversees Product Management and Product Development. She has over 20 years of experience building and leading businesses in the leadership and development space, with a focus on leadership development, sales, coaching and facilitation.

Art Jackson

President, Eagles Nest Performance Management, Inc.

Art Jackson is a professional speaker, trainer, consultant, coach and counselor. Mr. Jackson is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, a Master of Science degree in Management and a Master of Arts degree in Theology and Pastoral Counseling. Art is certified in Christian Counseling through the American Association of Christian Therapists. Mr. Jackson is also certified by the Supreme Court of Virginia as a mediator for the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.

Bert Jacobs

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Optimist, Life is Good®

Bert tells the story of how the $100 million lifestyle brand Life is Good came to be—mistakes, missteps, and all, including an unlikely and humble beginning. Bert’s story will leave audiences with the tools they need to develop an optimistic mindset that leads to success, along with tips on building a vibrant community and brand that will stand the test of time. Get ready to laugh, and maybe cry (have tissues on standby), but most of all, be ready to uncover a deeper purpose in both business and in life. Your audience will leave united, connected, and ready to spread the power of optimism.

John Jacobs

Co-Founder & Chief Creative Optimist, Life is Good®

John tells the story of how the $100 million lifestyle brand Life is Good came to be—mistakes, missteps, and all, including an unlikely and humble beginning. John’s story will leave audiences with the tools they need to develop an optimistic mindset that leads to success, along with tips on building a vibrant community and brand that will stand the test of time. Get ready to laugh, and maybe cry (have tissues on standby), but most of all, be ready to uncover a deeper purpose in both business and in life. Your audience will leave united, connected, and ready to spread the power of optimism.

LaQuenta Jacobs

Vice President, Global Head of Inclusion, Equity and Diversity at Kimberly Clark

LaQuenta Jacobs, serves as the Vice President, Global Head of Inclusion, Equity and Diversity at Kimberly Clark, providing cultural leadership to cultivate K-C’s equity strategy while embedding this framework throughout the company culture and talent processes.

Dr. Tiffany Jana

Author, Founder & CEO of TMI Portfolio

Dr. Jana is an acclaimed international speaker who enjoys helping people see each other more fully and more clearly.

Dr. DeLancey Johnson, SPHR, SHRM -SCP, sHRBP, SWP, LDSS

President and Founder, HR Champions, LLC

Dr. Johnson has over 20 years of HR expertise across international and domestic markets, public and private sectors, and non-profit and for-profit organizations, including multiple health systems in Texas and Florida. He is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, sHRBP) and an active member of the North Texas chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHENTX).

Dr. Willie Jolley, CSP, CPAE

Hall of Fame Speaker, Sirius XM Radio Host, Best-Selling Author

Dr. Jolley was named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” by Toastmasters International and has been inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame.

Kimbertly A. Jones, MBA, SWP

HR Senior Advisor, Public Health-Federal Government

A motivational and keynote speaker, Kimbertly’s career spans 30+ yrs. across multiple work sectors, including military, corporate, non-profit and federal government.

Nicole Kalil

Founder, Confidence Sherpa

Nicole’s passion for eliminating gender expectations and redefining “Woman’s Work” fuels her as an in-demand keynote speaker, leadership strategist, respected coach, and host of the “This Is Woman’s Work” Podcast.

Brad Karsh

Founder and CEO, JB Training Solutions

Brad Karsh is a keynote speaker and executive coach with over 30 years of experience in learning and development.

Bob Kelleher

Speaker / Author / President of The Employee Engagement Group

Bob Kelleher is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and consultant on employee engagement, leadership, and workforce trends. Bob is the author of the bestselling book, LOUDER THAN WORDS: 10 Practical Employee Engagement Steps That Drive Results, CREATIVESHIP, A Novel for Evolving Leaders, EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT for Dummies, and I-Engage, Your Personal Engagement Roadmap. Bob can be seen or heard on national media (most recently on CNBC, CBS, NBC News, Business Week, Forbes, and Fortune, and has presented to many of the world’s top companies Bob is also the founder of The Employee Engagement Group, a global survey, products, assessment, consulting firm.

Jeremy Kingsley

President, OneLife Leadership

Jeremy Kingsley is a best-selling author, leadership expert, and one of the most sought-after speakers in the country and has given over 2000 keynote speeches.

Gary B. Kushner, CBP

President and CEO, Kushner & Company

Internationally recognized as an expert in the HR field, Mr. Kushner is one of the nation's most sought after speakers on HR strategy and employee benefits.

Nikki R. Lanier, JD

Labor Attorney | CHRO| Racial Equity Strategist

Nikki Lanier is the CEO of Harper Slade, a racial equity advisory firm focused on helping organizations and communities advance equity for some and equality for all. She is an experienced leader with over 25 years of career achievements that span Banking, Labor and Employment Law, Collective Bargaining, Human Resources, and State Government.

Raymond Lee

Founder and CEO, Careerminds

Raymond Lee is the CEO of a tech enabled outplacement and retirement coaching company he started to create transition programs that reduced employee stress.

Tony Lee

Vice President, Editorial, Society for Human Resource Management

Lee is a frequent conference speaker in and has appeared as a career guidance authority on a range of television and radio programs.

Dr. Robert Lemon

Professional Speaker & Author, Believe Your Dreams Inc.

Named a Man of Prominence, Power and Prestige by a Miami newspaper, Robert is a speaker who teaches others to take responsibility for their lives. As a leading corporate, government and HR Speaker, he combines the ageless tool of story telling with a profound understanding of today’s culture and highest ideals. Utilizing a keen sense of humor and heartwarming charm, he effortlessly elevates and energizes his audiences to pursue their dreams. Dr. Lemon has been the Keynote Speaker and Trainer for numerous SHRM Events. Including KYSHRM, HR Florida , SHRMJAX, Big Bend SHRM , Sarasota SHRA, Fayetteville NC SHRM , GMA SHRM and the National SHRM Student Conference.

Louis Lessig, Esquire

Partner, Brown & Connery, LLP, SHRM-SCP

Louis R. Lessig, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is a partner with the firm of Brown & Connery, LLP. His practice concentrates in labor and employment litigation, counseling, negotiations and training.

Mike Letizia, SHRM-SCP

President, Letizia HR Solutions, Inc.

Mike is a subject matter expert in California employment law and is a senior HR consultant with over 34 years’ experience.

Dottie Li

Founder and CEO, TransPacific Communications

Dottie Li, founder and CEO of TransPacific Communications, has extensive global expertise in cross-cultural communication.

Jim Link, SHRM-SCP

Chief Human Resources Officer, Society for Human Resource Management

Jim Link is the Chief Human Resources Officer for the Society for Human Resource Management. With more than 315,000 members around the world, SHRM is the largest HR professional association in the world and the leading voice for matters related to workers and the workplace.

Janice Litvin

Workplace Wellness Speaker and Author of Banish Burnout Toolkit, Janice Litvin Speaks

Janice Litvin is an award-winning workplace wellness speaker and author of Banish Burnout Toolkit. She focuses on helping leaders and teams banish burnout in their organizations. Her popular program teaches people how to change the way they react to stress from the inside out.

Christopher Lopez

Director, CEO Academy for the Society for Human Resource Management

Christopher Lopez is the Director of the CEO Academy at SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management. Over the years, Mr. Lopez amassed a wealth of experience in both the for-profit and not-for-profit space. He served as the Operations Manager for TM2 Executive Search, an organization dedicated to capacity building at higher education institutions by identifying, preparing, and building the next generation of educational leaders. Immediately prior to joining TM2, Mr. Lopez joined the Fox Entertainment Group and the 20th Century Fox Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) team, where he served and contributed to the foundational build of the company’s D&I initiatives.

Jeff Luttrell, SHRM-SCP

Senior Director of Talent Management, Alorica

Jeff is the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition with Alorica, whose current teams focus on high volume call center staffing and professional support teams for Alorica where they hire nearly 50,000 people a year.

Jennifer McCollum

CEO of Linkage Inc., a SHRM company

Jennifer McCollum is CEO of Linkage, Inc., a premier leadership development firm whose mission is to “Change the Face of Leadership”. Her expertise includes how to close the gap to gender equity; why the most effective leaders are inclusive leaders; and how to demystify inclusion for leaders and organizations. Her new book, titled In Her Own Voice: A Woman’s Rise to CEO, will release in October 2023.

Sarah McVanel

International Recognition, Culture & Retention Expert

Sarah is a recognition expert, professional speaker, coach, author, recovering perfectionist, and movement maker. She created F.R.O.G. Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness to invigorate companies so they can see their people as exceptional and, together, create a scrumptious, thriving culture where everyone belongs.

Andrew Mellen

President, Andrew Mellen, Inc.

Andrew is a best-selling author, productivity expert, and has been called, “The Most Organized Man in America.”

Guillermo Mendoza

Leadership Acceleration Expert, Impact Coaching Solutions

Guillermo is dedicated to empowering leaders to do what it takes to grow a successful organization developing talent in people.

Erica Merritt, CDP, BCC

Founder & Principal Consultant, Equius Group, LLC

Erica uses her expertise in leadership development, team dynamics and culture change to help leaders transform themselves and their teams in powerful ways.

Paul Meshanko, MBA, CSP

Founder & President, Legacy Business Cultures

Paul is an author, professional speaker and business owner with over 25 years of experience in leadership development and organizational culture change.

Gloria Sinclair Miller, SHRM-SCP

Divisional Director for the Western Region, Society for Human Resources Management

Gloria Sinclair Miller is an accomplished Senior HR Business Executive with more than 20 years of successful global and domestic human resources leadership in a variety of industry sectors including biopharmaceutical, retail, financial services, non-profit organizations. Gloria has held leadership positions with the USO of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Borders Group Inc, TD Bank and Rosenbluth International.

Todd Mitchem

Leader, Future of Work Expert, Speaker, Author and EVP at AMP Learning and Development

Todd Mitchem has been called a "Future of Work" expert and visionary. He is a former tech CEO who discovered firsthand how our over-customizing of technology was and is damaging our relationships, which was the subject of his TED talk. He has also been recognized for building communication programs that stand the test of time, regardless of available technological tools. Todd is always looking into the future and helping clients navigate today's ever-changing transformative landscape of work.

Morris Morrison

President and CEO, Morrison Global Brands, Inc.

Morrison uncovers the connection between culture, technology, and the #1 topic dominating the minds of todays leaders--how to achieve & sustain results faster.

Vineet Nayar

Founder Chairman, Sampark Foundation

Vineet Nayar is the author of the highly acclaimed management book “Employees First, Customers Second: Turning Conventional Management Upside Down”

Sophia A. Nelson

Award-winning, Best-selling Author & Speaker, Columnist USATODAY Washington Post

Sophia A. Nelson is an award-winning author, journalist, and university scholar and adjunct Professor in Virginia. Nelson is a USA Today columnist, contributing editor to thegrio.com as well as a contributor to the Washington Post. You can see her weekly on TV as a legal and political analyst. She is a former investigative counsel to the US House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform, and senior counsel with the international law firm of Holland & Knight, LLP. She is the author of three best-selling nonfiction books: Black Woman Redefined, The Woman Code, and ePluribus One. Her 4th book "Be the One You Need" was released on June 28, 2022.

David Nico, DBA, Ph.D.

Best-Selling Author, Strategist, and Leadership & Well-Being Expert

David Nico, DBA, Ph.D. is recognized as one of "America's Ultimate Experts," according to Woman's World Magazine. As a peak performance strategist, keynote speaker, and certified lifestyle medicine coach, his passion is to help leaders live whole so they can model vitality, inspire vision, and create a healthy legacy.

Marques Ogden

CEO, Ogden Ventures LLC

Marques currently works with JP Morgan, The NFL, The U.S. Military, and many others speaking on leadership, transition, perseverance and resiliency.

Peggy O’Neill

Keynote Speaker & Author

Peggy inspires and teaches people in business to develop the courage to be bold, brilliant, and risk-taking, so they can and advance their career.

Eric Papp

Founder, Agape Leadership, LLC

Founder of Agape Leadership, LLC is an intellectual capital firm focusing on leadership for business performance. He has a successful history of delivering proven strategies for being productive and increasing performance in a complex world.

Paaras Parker

Chief People Officer

Paaras is the Chief HR Officer for Paycor based in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is responsible for all areas of HR, including recruitment, talent strategy, compensation & benefits, internal communications, training & development, diversity, equity and inclusion, organization design and associate engagement.

Lisa I. Perez, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Founder & CEO, Human Resources Consultant

Lisa I. Perez conducts Keynotes, Plenary & Breakout Sessions, Workshops, Speeches & Trainings on a variety of topics. Lisa is on the mission of Transforming the Human in Human Resources®. She speaks to organizations and associations about the need for HR compliance coupled with soft-skills management training to ensure “no matter how tough the conversation, every employee walks out of your office with their dignity intact”. In doing so, organizations reduce liability, increase employee retention and improve business performance. She is also the author of The Complete Manager Makeover which offers a nuts and bolts approach to answer questions like "what exactly do I say and do in this situation?"

Dr. Belay Reddick

Author, Speaker, and Organizer of Change is Possible Tour

Dr. Belay Reddick is a criminal justice reform activist, former federal prisoner, top inspirational speaker and published author of Now, Let Me Tell You How I Really Feel. Dr. Reddick’s story has been featured on CBS-3 News Memphis, ABC-24 News Memphis, Fox-29 News Philadelphia, NBC-5 News Dallas, Fox-4 News Fort Worth, Florida Star, Jacksonville Free Press, and Florida Times-Union.

John Register, CSP

President & CEO, Inspired Communications International, LLC

From Olympic hopeful and Army Officer Candidate - to amputee - to Paralympic Silver medalist, John Register teaches audience members how to move from on the pathway from fear to freedom and from mindset to mindsight.

James P. Reidy, J.D.

Shareholder, Sheehan Phinney

Jim practices in the areas of management side labor and employment law with an emphasis on assisting employers in avoiding, or defending against, employment disputes.

S. Renee

Self-Awareness, Branding & Communication Expert, Author, Certified Coach

S. Renee presents proven, actionable advice clearly and directly to provide strategic transformation for leadership effectiveness and organizational change.

Don Rheem

CEO, E3 Solutions

Don Rheem is CEO of E3 Solutions, a provider of employee workplace metrics which allows organizations to build engaged, high-performance cultures.

G. Riley Mills

Cofounder & COO, Pinnacle Performance Company

Mills was named in "Top Leadership Speakers" by Inc. Magazine and has taught effective communication to executives and CEOs on six continents. G. Riley Mills has presented his TEDx session "Are We Killing Communication?" at the Shanghai American School, Shanghai, China and consulted on the MSNBC program "All In America: Chicago" which won a 2018 Emmy for Outstanding News Discussion and Analysis. He recently worked as a writer and producer on a project for NBC with Emmy Award-winning producer Marion Brooks called The Lost Story of Emmett Till: Trial in the Delta which can be seen on Peacock. He is also co-author of The Bullseye Principle.

George Rivera III

SVP Enterprise & Commercial Partnerships, Society for Human Resource Management

Over the past 15+ years, George has lead with his passion for supporting people and business. Being the son of business owners, he learned early-on the impact great business can have on individuals, communities, and society. His time at Paychex afforded him the opportunity to rise up to new challenges, which resulted in people-first impact to thousands of businesses. In 2020, he turbocharged his passion for work by joining SHRM as the SVP of Enterprise and Commercial Partnerships, where he supports and amplifies the crucial work of SHRM partners and customers.

Dr. Steven G. Rogelberg

Author, Organizational Psychologist, Professor, Scholar

Dr. Steven Rogelberg is a highly decorated speaker and leading scholar featured on outlets from CBS This Morning, Freakonomics, BBC World, Wall Street Journal, to HBR Ideacast.

Clay Rojas

Founder and Executive Director, Prison Families Aftercare

Clay is a formerly incarcerated person who has transformed his life to include speaking to HR professionals about second chances for those returning from prison.

Adam Rosenthal

Employment Law Attorney & Author, Sheppard Mullin

Adam Rosenthal is an employment law attorney and author who counsels and represents employers throughout the U.S. As a Partner in the global law firm Sheppard Mullin, Adam represents national and international clients in a wide variety of industries, including retail, transportation, high-tech, manufacturing, aerospace, entertainment, healthcare, biotech, financial services, hospitality, as well as non-profit organizations.

Coretha Rushing, SHRM-SCP

Retired Fortune 500 Corporate Chief People Officer and HR Consultant and Executive Coach, Coretha Rushing Consulting (CRC)

Coretha M. Rushing, SHRM-SCP, is a veteran HR leader and strategist with more than 25 years of experience at some of the world’s most iconic brands.

Starla Sampaco

Founder, Career Survival Guide | News Anchor, KCTS 9

Starla Sampaco is a Filipino-American TV news anchor, communication consultant, and event emcee who’s passionate about helping women and people of color succeed in the workplace. Most days, you can watch her anchoring the news on KCTS 9 (Seattle's PBS news channel).

Dr. Di Ann Sanchez, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

Chief Exceptional Officer, Sanchez & Associates

Di Ann Sanchez, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM - SCP is the Founder/President of DAS HR Consulting and Sanchez & Associates LLC, a WMBE/HUB certified firm focused on creative and non-traditional Human Resources and Diversity programs and services. Dr. Sanchez has over 35 years of experience, is a certified Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR & SHRM-SCP), and has held executive positions with both private and public companies.

Libby Sartain

Independent Director and Advisor, Libby Sartain LLC

With 40 years of experience in HR, Sartain is an author and speaker, using her HR leadership and management experience at a variety of companies.

Nick Schacht, SHRM-SCP

Chief Global Development Officer, Society for Human Resource Management

Schacht is an experienced executive with more than three decades of experience in professional services, education, and corporate learning and development.

Kim Schofield

Georgia House of Representatives, Georgia General Assembly

Rep. Kim Schofield is a keynote speaker and consultant on workplace culture for inclusion of invisible/hidden disabilities strategies and creating protective space. She has a successful track performance-based coaching and adaptive leadership training.

Anthony J. Schulzetenberg

I-O Psychologist and Research Analyst, Colihan Consulting, LLC

By applying psychological theory to workplace climate issues, Anthony works with organizations to improve the employee experience and help retain top talent.

Melissa Dawn Simkins

CEO, Velvet Suite

Melissa is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and pioneer of the personal branding movement whose proven track record and personal story transforms the way we learn, live and lead.

April Simpkins SHRM-CP, PHR

Chief Human Resources Officer, Totalhr

Along with April's passion for supporting small businesses, she was named one of Charlotte’s 50 Most Influential Women by Mecklenburg Times.

Katie Slick, SHRM-SCP

Field Services Director, SHRM

Katie is skilled Senior Director with more than 20 years of experience HR and has worked in food distribution/processing, staffing, logistics, healthcare, non-profit and startup companies.

William L. Sparks, Ph.D.

Managing Director, William L. Sparks and Associates

Will Sparks has his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Development, focusing his research on group dynamics, organizational culture, and leadership.

Faith Stipanovich, SHRM-SCP

Field Services Director, The Society for Human Resource Management

Faith has over 25 years’ experience in the HR field, working in both Private and Public sectors focusing on Leadership Development and Employee Relations.

Julie Ann Sullivan, MBA, CLL

Catalyst of Culture, Learning Never Ends

As a Professional Speaker, Julie Ann is known for her expertise, innovation, humor and engaging her clients when discussing workplace culture and leadership.

Robert L. Sumwalt

Transportation Safety Analyst for CBS News & Former Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board

Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt currently serves as transportation safety analyst for CBS News. He is a highly sought-after keynote speaker on a broad variety of topics including organizational leadership, crisis communications, safety leadership, accident investigation, and safety culture.

Michael Towers

Counselor, Leadership Speaker, and Mental Health Conqueror

Michael’s mission is to educate organizations on the strategies to address mental health issues in the workplace so that employees become healthier, positively impacting the bottom line!

Dr. Gleb Tsipursky

CEO, Disaster Avoidance Experts

Dr. Gleb Tsipursky helps HR professionals drive collaboration, innovation, and retention in the future of work as the CEO of the boutique future-of-work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts.

Andrew R. Turnbull

Of Counsel, Morrison & Foerster LLP

Andrew Turnbull represents companies on a broad range of labor and employment matters.

Eddie Turner, CSP®

Principal Consultant & Executive Coach at Linkage, Inc.

Eddie Turner is an in-demand leadership development expert. He is "Changing the Face of Leadership" as a Principal Consultant and Executive Coach at Linkage, Inc—an international leadership development firm.

Jeff Wald

Founder, WorkMarket

Jeff speaks widely at conferences on startups and labor issues and was named “One of the 100 Most Influential People’ in Staffing” by the Staffing Industry Analysts.

Dr. Nat Ware, MBA

Founder & CEO, 180 Degrees Consulting

Nat Ware is a world-renowned business leader, award-winning entrepreneur, Oxford-based economist, and profilic inventor.

Sel Watts

Founder & CEO, wattsnextpx

Sel is a prolific keynote speaker, delivering keynotes and intimate gatherings for those aspiring to break out of society’s mold and create their dream life.

Cali Williams Yost

CEO & Founder, Flex+Strategy Group

Cali Williams Yost is one of the world’s most-trusted authorities on high performance flexibility. A visionary workplace futurist, strategist, author, and keynote speaker, Yost is the Founder and CEO of the Flex+Strategy Group, a solutions company helping organizations unlock performance and engagement by reimagining how, when, and where work is done. Called "one of the most sophisticated thinkers" on the transformation of work by The New York Times, her commentary frequently appears in the media, including in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USA TODAY, NPR, and the TODAY Show.

Eric L. Williamson

President and CEO, Tailored Training Solutions

Eric Williamson is referred to as “the Change maker” for his ability to inspire change and improve morale in today’s business environment.

Michael “Dr. Woody” Woodward, PhD

NYU Professor of Executive Coaching & Organizational Psychologist, Coaching at Work

Dr. Woody is the founding faculty and lead professor for New York University’s groundbreaking Master of Science program in executive coaching where he trains experienced coaches and HR professionals on the art and science of applying a coaching mindset to leading and developing talent. He is author of the Amazon top-selling career book The YOU Plan and has appeared on TODAY Show, LIVE w/ Kelly, NBC, CBS and FOX among others. He has been quoted as a work-life and coaching expert in The Wall Street Journal, Miami Herald, Forbes and Entrepreneur. Dr. Woody’s focus is on applying a coaching mindset to leading and collaborating.

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