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2024 Speakers

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Keynote

Emily M. Dickens, J.D. Wednesday, November 6
Nyle DiMarco Thursday, November 7
Michelle Howard Tuesday, November 5
Jim Link, SHRM-SCP Thursday, November 7
Madison Marsh Tuesday, November 5
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP Tuesday, November 5
Gabby Thomas Wednesday, November 6

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Roy Abdo
CEO, Digital Revamp LLC
Your LinkedIn Influencer Mastery, Powered by AI
Ama Agypong
CEO, Inclusion Enterprises
The 'F-Word' ... Feedback
Anne Marie Anderson
Broadcaster, Author, and Keynote Speaker, AMA Speaks LLC
Cultivating Audacity - How to Dismantle Doubt and Take Bold Risks
Sonia Aranza
CEO/Principal Consultant, Aranza Communications
Diversity Without Adversity: How Civility Opens The Door to Possibility
Hasira Soul Ashemu
Founder | Chief Visionary Officer, TruNorth Institute | Foundation
Belonging in the Workplace: The Thrival! Method for Culture Change
Miguel Joey Aviles
Chief Belonging Officer, MJA & CO, LLC
Cultivating Cultures of Care: How to Boost Wellness, Psychological Safety, and Productivity at Work and Life
Michael Bach
CEO, Future of IDEA, LLC
ChatGPT Can’t Fix This: Why AI can’t fix your IDEA issues
John Baldino, SHRM-SCP, MSHR, SPHR
President, Humareso
Inclusive Workplace Culture: Leading and Sustaining a Culture Transformation
Michael Baran
Founder and CEO, Iris Inclusion
Inclusion is Not a Spectator Sport: Get Active and Get Intentional to Truly Change the Culture
Amy Beacom
Founder and CEO, Center for Parental Leave Leadership
Check Yourself: Are you Using Parental Leave (and Return!) to Address Unconscious Bias?
Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP
Director, Talent Acquisition & Inclusion, SHRM
Inclusive Leadership Growth: From Insight to Impact
Defining Equity: What Does it Mean to You?
Sarah Bettman
Founder, Bettman Consulting Group
We Can't Fix What We Can't See: An Actionable Approach to Managing Bias
Dr. Brittany Boone
Senior Consultant, VallotKarp Consulting
Your Role in Understanding and Interrupting Unconscious Bias in Hiring
Claire Bryant, MPH, CHES
Senior Program Manager - Wellbeing, National Safety Council
Road to Well Workplaces: A Focus on Recovery Ready Practices
Vitale Buford Hardin
CEO, Vitale & Company
The Trust Catalyst: Overcoming Perfectionism for Psychological Safety in Teams
Donna Bungard
Sr. Accessibility Program Manager Marketing, Indeed
Hiring for Diversity - the Disability Edition
Michelle Burgess, MBA
Founder and CEO, Just Reset It, LLC
Working While Black
Dr. Candy Campbell, DNP, RN, CNL, CVP, LNC, FNAP
Chief Visionary Officer and President, Peripatetic Productions dba Candy Campbell & Co.
Unleash Creativity and Collaboration: Applied Improvisation Principles for Inclusion and Team Building
Diego Carvajal
Senior Consultant, VallotKarp Consulting
Your Role in Understanding and Interrupting Unconscious Bias in Hiring
Laura Cave
Chief Marketing Officer, Paytient
Beyond Insurance: How to Ensure Equal Access to Care
Mary Cheddie, SHRM-SCP
Divisional Director, Membership Community, SHRM
Civility and Belonging: The Healing of Our Workplaces
Louis Chesney
Neurodiversity Program Manager, RethinkCare
A Behavioral Approach to Neuro-inclusivity in the Workplace
Leah Chevalier Mouton Truscott
Director - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, McKesson
Leading the Charge: McKesson's Visionary Approach to Women's Leadership Development
Michael S. Cohen, J.D.
Partner, Duane Morris, LLP
Be A Destination Employer: Make Your Workplace the Place to Be!
Shari Collins, MS
Owner and Lead Consultant, Shari Collins Consulting
Unlocking Our Ageism Bias - From Awareness to Action
Lei Comerford
Executive Coach, Lei Comerford Consulting, LLC
Cognitive Diversity- Understanding Different Thinking Styles
Leveraging AI in HR Management: Strategies for Competitive Advantage
JoDee Curtis, SHRM-SCP
HR Consultant, Purple Ink LLC
Talent Acquisition: Creating your Organization's Strategy
Nakeia Daniels, Ph.D.
Director, Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA)
Equity and Leadership: Building Inclusive and Fair Leadership Practices
Shirley Davis, SHRM-SCP
President and CEO, SDS Global Enterprises, Inc.
Ten Things Inclusive Leaders Must Know How to Navigate for Workforce 2030
Chris Diaz, SHRM-CP, PMP
Human Resources Assistant Director, ESC-20
The Power in Diversity of Thought in HR Project Management: Pathways to Inclusion and Success
Emily M. Dickens, J.D.
Chief of Staff, Head of Public Affairs & Corporate Secretary, SHRM
A Conversation with U.S. Olympic Champion Gabby Thomas
Nyle DiMarco
Deaf Activist, Author, & Winner of Dancing with the Stars & America’s Next Top Model,
Breaking the Silence: Nyle DiMarco’s Vision for an Inclusive Future
Eric M. Ellis
President and CEO, Integrity Development Corp
Navigating the Inclusion Storm: Strategies to Ensure a Resilient Organization
Judy Ellis
SVP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory, AMS
Beyond Awareness: Actionable Strategies for Disability-Inclusive Recruitment
Kevin England, Ph.D.
Founder and CEO, Infinito Associates
Thinking Outside the Box: Developing Inclusive Job Qualifications
Martinus Evans
Founder, Slow AF Run Club
Rethinking Wellness: Building Truly Inclusive Workplace Health Programs
Jim Fielding
Founder, All Pride, No Ego LLC
Authentic Leadership Lessons to Build High Performing Teams and Cultures
Brian Fitzpatrick, SHRM-SCP
Principal, Seriema Consulting
Make Your DE&I Strategy Bulletproof: Using People Analytics to Drive Conversations at the CxO and Board Levels
Dr. Drew Fockler, CHRP, SHRM-SCP
Course Lead/Assistant Professor, University Canada West
Come Out, Come Out wherever You Are...A Review of LGBT Leadership
Shan Foster
CEO, Fostering Healthy Solutions
Seven Steps to RESET Workplace Culture
Martin Franchi
Co-founder, Navigation Consulting & Training
Thriving Together: Driving Success and Engagement with Psychological Health and Safety
Ed Frauenheim
Co-Founder, The Teal Team
"F* The Tough Guy Show": Helping Men (and Everyone) Move to Healthier, More Inclusive Ways of Working
Kimika Garrett
CEO, Organizational Kimistry
HRBP: Becoming a Strategic Influencer
Deidre Gestrin
Founder, Wellness Consultant and Coach, Abundant Wellness Essentials
Build a Resilient Culture: Transform Employee Burnout into Thriving Productivity
Chelsey Gonzalez, M.ED, SHRM-CP
Vice President of Human Resources, Acklen Avenue
Empowering Working Parents - Supporting the Modern Workforce
Cerys Goodall
COO, Vetster
Purrfecting the Workplace: The Rise of Pet Parenting and Its Influence on Company Culture, Benefits Strategies, and Workstyles
Jenn Graham
CEO, Inclusivv
Café Civility Session: Essential Skills for Civil Conversations
Ben Greene
CEO and Speaker, BG Trans Talks
Supporting Your Transgender and LGBTQ+ Employees in the Face of Inclusion Pushback
Emily Gregory
Coauthor, Crucial Learning
Closing the Accountability Gap: Skills for Talking About Behaviors Hindering Inclusion
Christopher CJ Gross
Founder and CEO, Ascension Worldwide
Embracing Cultural Integration: Leveraging the CARDS Model for Measurable Cultural Change
Denise Hamilton
CEO, All Hands
Can We Be INDIVISIBLE?: Why "The Work" Doesn't Always Work and What We Can Do About It
Rahki Handa
Sr. Specialist, Talent Acquisition, SHRM
Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health: Fostering an Inclusive Workplace
Cultivating Growth: Building a Culture of Inclusive Development
Heather Hansen
CEO, Advocate to Win
How to Advocate for Change-Use the Tools of a Trial Attorney to Make the Case for Your Ideas, Your Teams, Your Business and Your Potential.
Kimberly Hartman
Co-Founder, Premier Choice Consulting LLC
SHRM Essentials of HR
Eden-Renee Hayes
CEO and Owner, Pluralism Solutions, LLC
Ouch! Now What? Navigating Microaggressions with Grace and Growth
Six Psychological Pitfalls That Prevent You from Selecting Top Talent
Anuradha Hebbar, J.D.
President, CEO Action for Inclusion and Diversity, SHRM
Defining Equity: What Does it Mean to You?
Jude Higdon, Ed.D.
COO, QSIDE Institute
How Businesses Can Help Create a Truly Inclusive Workforce
Helen Higginbotham, Esq., MBA
Founder, When Black Women Gather, LLC
Working While Black
Michelle Howard
Four-Star Admiral (Retired), U.S. Navy
Opening Remarks and General Session - Leading the Charge: How Representation Shapes Our Future
Delphia Howze
CEO and Founder, D. Howze Solutions, LLC
Mastering Civility
Shalynne Jackson, SHRM-SCP
CEO, Sonder Strategies
Inclusion Reimagined: The Truth About Inclusion in the Workplace
Deborah Jenkins, SHRM-CP
Founder, HR Solutions, LLC
Inspiring Cognitive Diversity to Celebrate Unique Personalities
Elissa Jessup, SHRM-SCP
HR Knowledge Advisor, SHRM
Collaborative Problem-Solving: Tackling Your HR Challenges
Cristina Jimenez
Senior Partner, Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, RHR International
We Agree – DEI Programs Haven’t Worked – Spoiler Alert – It’s Not for the Reasons You Might Think!
Cornell Johnson
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, The Center for Energy Workforce Development
Expanding Equity: Industry Champions for Equitable Workplaces
Joy Johnson-Carruthers
Founder and CEO, JTraining Solutions
What to Do When You Can’t Talk About DEI at Work: A Cautionary Tale from the Front Lines of DEIB Work
Bernadette Jones, SHRM-SCP
CEO, Co-founder, Visionova HR Consulting, Inc.
Unbiasing the Biased: Navigating Workplace Polarization for Inclusive Mindsets
Jay Jones, SHRM-CP
Sr. Specialist, Human Resources – Talent & Employee Experience, SHRM
AI and Inclusion: Transforming HR with Technology
Inclusive Strategy and Performance Management: Powering Success through Inclusion
Stacie Jones
CEO, Clarivate Coaching & Consulting
Working While Black
Elizabeth Kohm
Manager, Foundation Programs, SHRM Foundation
How Businesses Can Help Create a Truly Inclusive Workforce
Dr. Lisa Marie Lee, Ph.D.
Founder | Consultant, Linked Results, LLC
Evaluation That Elevates: Leveraging Data to Drive Meaningful DEI Initiatives
Yvette Lee, SHRM-SCP
HR Knowledge Advisor, SHRM
Collaborative Problem-Solving: Tackling Your HR Challenges
Civility and Belonging: The Healing of Our Workplaces
Kristin Light
Employee Engagement and Neurodiversity Specialist, KLight Digital Charisma
Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Jim Link, SHRM-SCP
CHRO, SHRM
Breaking the Silence: Nyle DiMarco’s Vision for an Inclusive Future
Jim Link, SHRM-SCP
Chief Human Resource Officer, SHRM
Civility and Belonging: The Healing of Our Workplaces
Liz Mahan
Director of Professional Development and Solutions, AAPPR
Human Connection Over AI: Recruitment Professionals' Role in Advancing Health Equity and Inclusion
Keren Maldonado, SHRM-SCP
Director, Total Rewards, SHRM
Navigating Compliance: Addressing Inclusion and Legal Challenges
Strategic HR and Inclusive Practices for a Global Workforce
Jessica Mallare-Best
Director of Educational Equity, Center for Equity and Inclusion
The Power of Racializing Our Unconscious Bias
Madison Marsh
Miss America 2024, 2nd. Lt. U.S. Air Force, and Pancreatic Cancer Research Advocate,
Opening Remarks and General Session - Leading the Charge: How Representation Shapes Our Future
Victoria Mattingly
CEO, Mattingly Solutions
How to Not Suck as an Ally: Lessons from Research, Practice, And Life
Sascha Mayer
Cofounder and Chief Experience Officer (CXO), Mamava
Get PUMPed: Compliance, Policy, and Culture to Support Breastfeeding Employees
Margaret McDonald
Pro-Aging Writer/Speaker/Advocate, Growing And Older
Don't Believe What You Say About Aging: How Everyday Ageism Hides in our Words
Shelly Meadows
Co-founder, Navigation Consulting & Training
Thriving Together: Driving Success and Engagement with Psychological Health and Safety
Guillermo Mendoza
International Speaker & Executive Coach, Impact Coaching Solutions
Mindfulness: Five Techniques to Embrace Presence and Acceptance to Increase Your Organization’s Inclusion and Performance
Keri Mesropov
Founder, Spring Talent Development
Trailblazers or Troublemakers? Decoding Gen Z's Impact in the Workplace
Kate Mielitz, PhD, AFCA, CDPA
CEO, Privileged Conversations
Tourette in the Workplace: Recruiting and Retention
Doreen Mosher
Director, Strategic Accounts, Linkage
Civility and Belonging: The Healing of Our Workplaces
Chris Motley
Founder and CEO, Mentor Spaces
Navigating AI-Driven Inclusive Hiring Strategies for Transformative Workforce Development
Dorka Nagy-Jozsa
CEO, Y2Y Ltd.
Neuro-Nonsense: Using Brain Science to Outsmart Workplace Bias and Boredom
Jonathan Njus
Director for Family Economic Security and Expanding Equity, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Expanding Equity: Industry Champions for Equitable Workplaces
Loubna Noureddin, Ed.D., MCC
Co-Founder and CEO, Mind Market
Choose Peace, Not War: From Furious to Curious When Diverse Opinions Clash in a Highly Demanding Workplace
Daniel Olexa
Founder, Transcendent Living
Deep Listening - How to Hear Beyond Assumptions and Biases
Dr. Khalilah Olokunola
Founder/Impact Architect, ReEngineering HR
The Alphabet Audit: The Next Chapter in Inclusion. (Including Lessons Learned from Hiring Gang Members & Justice Impacted Talent)
Buffy Olson, MA
Certified Nutrition Coach, Yoga & Kickboxing Instructor, 9round Cardio Kickboxing Studios
Group Fitness - Yoga
Group Fitness - HIIT
Shaunna Payne Gold, PhD
Owner, Gold Enterprises, LLC
Top 10 Best Practices for Inclusion in any Workplace
Jason Reid
CEO, InclusionSpeakers.com Rechargeable Entrepreneur Inc
Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Kara Richardson Whitely
CEO, The Gorgeous Agency
Breaking Barriers: The Impact of Body Inclusivity on Talent Acquisition, Retention, and Business Growth in the Workplace
Jac Rivers
Vice President, Program Officer, JPMorganChase (JPMC)
How Businesses Can Help Create a Truly Inclusive Workforce
Shayna Robinson
HR Business Partner, How To HR, LLC
Accessibility is Not an Add on Service
Maria Ross
Empathy Advocate, Speaker, Author, Strategist, Red Slice LLC
The Empathy Dilemma: How Successful Leaders Balance People, Performance, and Personal Boundaries
Samira Salem
Vice President, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, America’s Credit Unions
Expanding Equity: Industry Champions for Equitable Workplaces
Tiana Sanchez
Speaker/CEO, Tiana Sanchez International
Diverse Harmony: Building Bridges Across Differences
Elizabeth Sandler, SHRM-SCP
Executive Director, HumanTech Institute
Accelerating Towards the Productive Plateau in DEI
Claudia Schabel
Founder, President and CEO, Schabel Solutions
Enhance the Dialogue: How to Foster Inclusive Conversations
Cory Schneider, MFT, SPHR
Consulting Director, Affirmative Foundations
Developing Visible & Thriving LGBTQ+ Leaders
Sertrice Shipley
Founder, Plan to Action
How to Not Suck as an Ally: Lessons from Research, Practice, And Life
Rahil Siddiqui
Founder & CEO, Wilya
Frontline Labor Flexibility: The Key to Building an Inclusive Workplace
Tara Skinner
Director of HRIS, Gables Residential Services
Working While Black
Tamiko L. Stanley
Chief People Culture and Strategy Officer, Elite Executive Strategies
Human Connection Over AI: Recruitment Professionals' Role in Advancing Health Equity and Inclusion
Terry Steele, Ed.D
Senior Manager, Talent Development and Learning Effectiveness, Constellation Brands Inc., Constellation Brands
Breaking Barriers, Building Leaders: Constellation Brands' Strategic Path to Inclusive Leadership
Janet M. Stovall
Global Head of DEI, NeuroLeadership Institute
Build Better AI: Include HR on Your Implementation Team
Douglas Stuke, SHRM-SCP
Founder, Transform Performance Partners
The Provocative Role of Political Speech in an Inclusive Workplace
Serilda Summers-McGee
CEO, Workplace Change
Addressing Harm in the Workplace: Going Beyond Conflict Resolution
David Suson
Author, Corporate Leadership Coach, Speaker, Proliance Group LLC
Creating a Culture of Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion
Sara Taylor
President and Founder, deepSEE Consulting
Thinking at the Speed of Bias: How to Shift Our Unconscious Filters to Move Beyond Awareness towards Effective Action
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP
President and Chief Executive Officer, SHRM
Opening Remarks and General Session - Leading the Charge: How Representation Shapes Our Future
Gabby Thomas
Five-Time Olympic Medalist,
A Conversation with U.S. Olympic Champion Gabby Thomas
Francis Joseph Tsai
Sr. Account Executive, Convo Communications
How to Build an Inclusive Workplace for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Employees
Kylie van Luyn
Founder, Elevated Coaching & Consulting Global
Discrimination & Fostering Psychologically Safe Workplaces
Christi Venable, NCC, LPC, LCPC
CEO, SMILE Therapy Services
HR's Role in Shaping Workplace Culture
Caz Walcott
Director, Inclusive Hiring, Responsible Business Initiative for Justice
How Businesses Can Help Create a Truly Inclusive Workforce
Dr. Sean Wall-Carty
Instructor, Western Governor's University
Embracing Failure – Redefining Failure as a Hidden Superpower!
Montressa L. Washington, SHRM-SCP, Ph.D.
Managing Director, Chrysalis Consortium, LLC
Managing Change
Michael Welp
Founder, WMFDP / FDP Global / Full Partner Leadership
Growing White Male Change Champions
Myranda Whitesides, SHRM-CP
Human Capital Analyst, Interior Business Center
Find Your "Why" in Wellness - Paired with a Reb3l Groove Fitness Demo
Kevin Wright
Senior Racial Equity Facilitator/Consultant, Center for Equity and Inclusion
Leading with Awareness: Tools for Culturally Responsive Supervision
Advancing HR Practices with AI Technology
Jeremy York, SHRM-SCP
Lead Consultant and President, InvigorateHR, LLC
Thought Diversity: Coming to an Organization Near You!
David Yozzi
Senior Vice President, Workplace, Texthelp
Unlock the Power of Neurodiversity: How Inclusive Technology Fuels Workplace Innovation
Trisha Zulic, SHRM-SCP
Director, Human Resources Consultant Services, Efficient Edge HR & Business Services, Inc.
Beyond the Surface: Cultivating True Inclusion in the Workplace