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Christopher LeBrun
Director, Professional Services
Performitiv
Christopher LeBrunDirector, Professional ServicesChris joined Performitiv in March of 2021 to lead the Professional Services function. He is charged with helping to continue the build out and implementation of the Net Impact System, as well as our Management Reporting initiative, with a focus on technology and client enablement. Chris has over 13 years of experience in the Talent Development space, with a specific focus in measurement, analytics, executive and operational reporting, dashboard design and development, as well as strategy, communications, and change management.
Colin Hahn
Learning and Organizational Development Leader
Douglas Dynamics
Colin HahnLearning and Organizational Development LeaderI love helping people master new skills, so I've built a career around helping organizations solve their talent development challenges.
Dionna Gavin
Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Froedtert Health
Dionna GavinDirector of Diversity and InclusionMasters prepared, high-performing, action-oriented leader who communicates and collaborates effectively with all levels of the organization. Rich background in workforce development, change management, equity, diversity & inclusion practices, adult learning theories, mentoring& coaching, and organizational development.
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Dirk Tussing
CEO & President
ELE Group, LLC
Dirk TussingCEO & PresidentPASSIONATE COLLABORATOR with an extensive business and charity network that makes things happen.
Dustin Johnson
Senior Learning and Performance Consultant
Edward Jones
Dustin JohnsonSenior Learning and Performance ConsultantDustin has been the wearer of many hats: Strategist, Professor, Designer, Facilitator and Researcher. This is because he is increasingly interested in the ways in which positive, social and cognitive psychology interact with learning, organizational and leadership development.
Jesse James
Director, Learning & Development
Genesee & Wyoming Inc.
Jesse JamesDirector, Learning & DevelopmentExperienced learning and development leader with hands-on expertise in designing, developing, and delivering results-oriented learning and performance solutions aligned with business goals and objectives. Well-versed in the strategic planning and creation in all aspects of adult learning and development including on-boarding, performance management, training operations, leadership, and organizational development initiatives incorporating industry best practices. Passion for developing people, teams, and organizations.
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Josh Klein
Senior Manager, Talent Management & DE&I @ Comcast
Comcast
Julian Malnak
Director, Global Learning & Development
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Julian MalnakDirector, Global Learning & DevelopmentExperienced talent and learning leader focused on driving business results and enabling culture through talent and leadership development
Kristin Derwinski
Executive Consultant and Coach @ Stewart Leadership
Stewart Leadership
Kristin DerwinskiExecutive Consultant and Coach @ Stewart LeadershipAs a Talent and Culture Leader with extensive experience leading Change and Business Transformation, I am a strong listener who can quickly identify simple business solutions to drive results. I am a member of the Stewart Leadership Team, we are an international consulting company, that provides expertise as it relates to developing leaders, building teams, leading change and managing talent.
Kyle Swanson
D&I and Leadership Development Leader
Ziel Leadership
Kyle SwansonD&I and Leadership Development LeaderMy mission is to bring life to the belief that when people thrive through their work, businesses thrive through their people. I put this belief into practice by inspiring leaders to unleash innovation, agility, and results to businesses through inclusive, engaged, and authentic leadership.
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Kym Anglin
Vice President, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Antares Capital
Kym AnglinVice President, Diversity, Equity, & InclusionPeople Experience Architect, Culture Catalyst, D&I Change Agent A strategic and business-oriented global HR professional with 10+ years’ experience leading diverse teams, designing L&D programs and developing talent platforms from the ground up in the education, healthcare and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. Highly effective relationship builder with experience collaborating across teams, functions, levels, and geographies to drive strategic and transformative people and culture initiatives
Lewis Brown
VP, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition and DEI @ Comcast
Comcast
Lewis BrownVP, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition and DEI @ ComcastStrategic business transformation leader, enterprise-level project manager, and executive business partner with 20 years of experience developing, launching, and integrating organizational programs, teams and functions.
Manoj Parthasarathy
Vice President, HR Digital Operations and Learning Solutions
Baxter
Manoj ParthasarathyVice President, HR Digital Operations and Learning SolutionsManoj is a Vice President at Baxter Healthcare focussing on Digital HR operations. Manoj is an accomplished leader in the Talent Managment and HR space with over 20 years of experience working with top companies from various industries. An innovator owning a patent in the Social Learning Space. Co-author of a book in SAP Enterprise Learning
Specialties: Talent Strategy, Learning Organizational Design, Talent Retention
Social and Collaborative Learning, Mobile Strategy
Workday, SuccessFactors, SABA, SumTotal, SAP Enterprise Learning, Cornerstone On Demand
Marti Konstant
Workplace Futurist @ Konstant Change
Chicagoland Talent Leaders
Marti KonstantWorkplace Futurist @ Konstant ChangeMarti Konstant is a workplace futurist and the best-selling author of Activate Your Agile Career. She has an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is a former technology executive that has worked in Silicon Valley. As a Top Career Influencer, she has been featured in media outlets such as NBC Chicago, Forbes, and The Muse, and has worked in companies like Samsung, Dow Jones and Apple. Marti is an expert in applying agile principles to workforce development.
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Melissa McDow
AVP, Talent Development and Culture
Combined Insurance
Melissa McDowAVP, Talent Development and CultureFor over 10 years, my passion is to partner with leaders to help them achieve their full potential. By coaching the leaders on how to manage positive performance, be an inclusive leader, be a positive change agent, and be mentor, they, in turn, will be able to develop their team's strengths and help inspire them to reach their goals.
Melissa Versino
VP, Head of Leadership Development
Zurich North America
Melissa VersinoVP, Head of Leadership DevelopmentExperienced Assistant Vice President with demonstrated success in various roles across the insurance industry. Leverages synergistic leadership to create an impactful and inspirational environment.
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Nick Allen
Director, HR Business Partner
CNA Insurance
Nick AllenDirector, HR Business PartnerNick brings 20 years of experience as a progressive HR Leader and trusted business advisor with focus on improving business returns through positioning, developing, and leveraging human capital. His concentration has spanned from supporting the growth of high-performance teams at a local level all the way to leading the rollout of various talent development programs across the globe.
Richard Busby
Director, Project Management Office
IMSA
Richard BusbyDirector, Project Management OfficeI love enabling people to perform work that need to get done, finding meaning and high satisfaction. I do this through mentoring, coaching, and practical support systems. I have extensive experience in corporate L&D, Learning Architecture, and Academic management. I am the founder of Broadskilling.com
Stacey Boyle
xVP, Solution Consulting @ EdCast
EdCast
Stacey BoylexVP, Solution Consulting @ EdCastDr. Boyle has over 20 years’ experience in L&D strategic consulting, serving as an executive advisor to CLOs and learning leaders. She is recognized as a thought leader and expert in delivering human capital measurement solutions. Her passion is partnering with L&D organizations to demonstrate and drive business impact.
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Teri Hart
VP, Head of Learning and Development
Zurich North America
Teri HartVP, Head of Learning and DevelopmentTeri is head of Learning & Development for Zurich North America. Teri has over 25 years’ experience in the Learning and Development space having served in learning leadership roles at Discover, McKinsey, and GE Healthcare. Teri has an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern and an MSEd in Instructional Technology from Indiana University.