2018 Speakers
Conference Speakers
Kristen Bakalar
Talent Developer, Status Quo Disruptor, Workplace Innovator and Diversity Advocator
Kristen has worked in leadership development, human resources, culture, DEI, talent management, career development, empl...Read More
Kia Christian
HR Executive
As a Global HR leader with a strong track record of delivering exceptional results, Kia has a keen ability to drive busi...Read More
Michael S. Cohen
Esquire, Partner, Duane Morris, LP
Michael S. Cohen concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law training and counseling. Michael has trained a...Read More
Connie Geiger
Field Recruiting Leader, gopuff
Connie leads Field Recruiting for Gopuff, which is a really cool instant delivery startup that is taking over the world...Read More
Rick Grimaldi
Partner, Fisher Phillips
Rick Grimaldi is the author of “Flex” and a partner at Fisher Phillips, one of America’s preeminent labor and empl...Read More
Susan Gunn
Expert Partner at Bain & Company
Susan Gunn is an Expert Partner in Human Capital at Bain & Company and works across their Leadership & Talent and Perfor...Read More
Carolyn Hahn
Chief Human Resources Officer, Professional Plumbing Group
Carolyn heads the overall HR function for a private-equity owned manufacturer and distributor of plumbing parts and solu...Read More
James Hancock
Co-Founder of mwah., HR Consultant of the Year, Investor
James Hancock leads the mwah. Making Work Absolutely Human business across the USA and Americas. He has deep global expe...Read More
Amber Hikes
A social justice advocate, community organizer, the ACLU’s first Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, and an unapologetic queer, black woman
Amber Hikes (she/her they/them) is a social justice advocate, community organizer, and unapologetically queer and Black....Read More
Ragini Holloway
General Partner, The Fund XX
Ragini Holloway joined Affirm nearly 5 years ago when she was hired as the first Head of Talent and Diversity, Equity & ...Read More
Vickie Kozhushchenko
Chief People Officer, IntegriChain
Vickie Kozhushchenko leads IntegriChain’s global People and Culture organization, includi...Read More
Rich Krekstein
Managing Director, NFP Corporate Benefits
With over 15 years of experience, Rich is a recognized industry expert, primarily working with mid- and large-sized empl...Read More
Joe Riddle
Director, Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Joe Riddle is the director of Neurodiversity in the Workplace, a non-profit consultancy program which is responsible for...Read More
Bryan Smith
Co-founder of LEON, Founder of HUMANS Community
Bryan is an ex-Pro Sports Performance coach turned repeat founder and startup advisor. As the co-founder of LEON, an AI-...Read More
Karen Sweeney
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, TruMark
A seasoned executive with over 25 years of senior level banking positions, Sweeney brings experience in organizational d...Read More
Sarah Noll Wilson, M.S., CPCC
CEO/Chief Edge Officer, Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc.
Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. is on a mission to help leaders build and rebuild teams. Our goal is to empower leaders to under...Read More
Cassandra Worthy
Top Change and Transformation Speaker, Creator and World’s Leading Expert of Change Enthusiasm®, Founder & CEO of Change Enthusiasm® Global, Bestselling Author
Early on in my career, when my company was in the aftermath of a $5B acquisition, I almost quit. Fueled by frustration a...Read More
Andre Young
Leadership & Work/Life Harmony Speaker, Author, Trainer, and Founder of You Evolving Now, LLC
Andre Young is a professional speaker, author, leadership trainer, and Founder of You Evolving Now, LLC....Read More
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