Business (Behavioral)

Mary Cheddie, SHRM-SCP is Divisional Director, Membership Community. 

Cheddie has more than 35 years of domestic and international experience in all aspects of human resources and training. She has extensive experience with strategic planning, M&As, and in starting and turning around businesses.

Prior to joining SHRM, she served as senior vice president of human resources for Interval Leisure Group, Inc. and its affiliated companies. The company was publicly traded on NASDAQ and the leading provider of vacation services with a global consumer membership base of nearly 2 million member families, more than 2,500 member resorts in over 75 countries worldwide, and has oversight for about 14,000 employees. 

Cheddie also served as senior vice president, people with PRC, as well as vice president, human resources, strategic planning, office services, and facilities for The Orvis Company, Inc. in Manchester, VT.

She earned her MBA from Upper Iowa University, a bachelor’s degree from Thomas Edison State College in Trenton, New Jersey, and is certified as a SHRM-Senior Certified Professional.

Cheddie received the HR Award of Excellence, Hospitality in 2016 from South Florida Business & Wealth. Business Leader Magazine named Cheddie one of the 2011 Women Extraordinaire and in 2012 the National Diversity Council awarded her the Glass Ceiling Award.

She serves on the Board of Trustees for Upper Iowa University, Chairs the Human Capital Committee and is a member of the Governance and Advancement Committees, Chaired the Keiser Career College’s Advisory Board, was a member of the Board of Directors for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) from 2003-2008 and chaired SHRM’s governance and compensation committees. Cheddie has more than 35 years of SHRM volunteer leadership experience at the national, regional, state, and local levels.  She also served on the Waldorf College Alumni Board from 2004 through 2008 and was the President of the Dallas HR Association in 2000 (one of the largest affiliated SHRM chapters). She resides in South FL.

Giselle is a key member of the SHRM Certification Exam Development team, where she plays a pivotal role in working closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop and administer to HR professionals worldwide.

Giselle's 20 years of military service in the United States Marine Corps have deeply ingrained in her a profound dedication to service. This experience has not only shaped her values but also fueled her unwavering commitment to advocating for others, both within and beyond the workplace.

She holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Excelsior College and a Master’s in Human Resource Management from Georgetown University and is SHRM-CP certified.

Davida Rivens, an avid DIYer, brings her creativity to the table when helping companies build solutions to support their employees. Davida spent nine years leading E4E Relief's customer experience and relationship management team before transitioning to the role of Managing Director, Growth & Development. Here, she continues to lean into her nonprofit background to help advance corporate philanthropy - and to leverage her creativity to ensure our clients and their employees have what they need to make it through even the most difficult times. 
 
From the ballroom dance team at UNC Chapel Hill to the board room of E4E Relief, Davida carries a confidence and wisdom that helps bring E4E Relief to the next level. Her deep understanding of product and product delivery allow her to identify trends and enhancement opportunities with ease. Davida continues to prioritize customer satisfaction and each market's needs to keep E4E Relief's programs best in class. 
 

Tisha Danehl is the SVP of Ecosystem Partnerships at LHH Recruitments Solutions. She is responsible for the growth and acceleration of human capital & talent solutions within the LHH verticals:  LHH Recruitment Solutions, LHH Career Transition and LHH Leadership Development.    She collaborates with US Sales leaders to identify opportunities across the Adecco Group Family of Brands ( LHH, Akkodis & Adecco) to create tailored solutions for companies across the US.  Prior to her current role, Tisha lead the charge with Ajilon’s brand expansion to 3 thriving practice areas today -Human Resources, Supply Chain and Healthcare.  With 20+ years of experience in the staffing industry, Tisha has developed a passion for connecting and collaborating!

As SVP, Head of Enterprise, Gretchen leads sales and delivery for General Assembly's upskilling, reskilling, and talent solutions business. General Assembly's products enable workforce transformation for the technology teams of global enterprises like Disney, Accenture, and Adobe.

Gretchen has spent the last 7 years at organizations developing innovative models to address the global tech skills gap. Prior to working in the education and talent space, she started her career in investment banking, and thus has first-hand knowledge of the grit required to execute a career pivot. She's passionate about unlocking the potential of every individual and every team to thrive in today's rapidly-evolving world of work.

Sascha Mayer is cofounder and Chief Experience Officer (CXO) of Mamava, the creator of freestanding lactation spaces for breastfeeding on the go. Sascha is a recognized expert on lactation space design, family-friendly workplace policies, and social entrepreneurial leadership. A seasoned brand strategist, she’s worked with HP, Levi’s, Lululemon, Nike Women, and Seventh Generation. Sascha is also the host of The Bodacious Optimist, a podcast focussed on design, brand, advocacy, and the people who have inspired her entrepreneurial journey. When she’s not designing new ways to support breastfeeding parents, she’s gardening and tending her chickens.

Senior leader in education technology with a proven track record of supporting enterprise clients. My team develops and implements learning solutions that support organizations’ strategic goals.

As a former systems administrator and instructional designer, my technical knowledge and people skills drive a systems approach when I conduct needs assessments and design solutions. My focus is building sustainable options for my clients that are adaptive to evolving needs and challenges.

In my current role with Open LMS, I work with three learning management systems building solutions for clients in higher ed, non-profit, government, and corporate sectors.

Dr. Dieter Veldsman is a renowned figure in the field of organizational psychology and HR, with a distinguished 15-year career in Strategic HR, Organizational Design, and Development. Throughout his professional journey, he has held key positions, including Group Chief Human Resource Officer, People Effectiveness Executive, and Principal Consultant, allowing him to make impactful contributions to organizations across regions like EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.

Dr. Veldsman's expertise in the HR sector has earned him prestigious recognition, including the 'Chief HR Officer of the Year' by the CHRO SA Society in 2021 and the 'Practitioner of the Year Award' by the Society for Industrial Psychology South Africa in 2018.

As a sought-after speaker at global conferences, he delves into crucial topics such as HR, The Future of Work, and Organizational Development. Additionally, he hosts "The HR Dialogues," a compelling videocast where he engages with leading HR professionals worldwide, sharing valuable insights and experiences. Over the last 12 years, he has spoken at over 100 conferences and published over 80 articles on HR and the future of work. 

Currently serving as the Chief HR Scientist at the Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR), Dr. Veldsman is dedicated to spearheading thought leadership, subject matter expertise, and research initiatives to empower and educate 100,000 HR professionals by 2025.
 

As an accomplished HR professional, Jennifer is experienced in the areas of linking business strategy to leader and colleague development and engagement. She is an advocate of corporate social responsibility, has progressive leadership skills and the ability to motivate and influence others. Jennifer is a creative thinker, has a global mindset, and the ability to lean in and lead in changing environments. 

Jennifer finds inspiration in nature, music, and her family. She finds balance by spending time with a good read on her front porch as well as exploring new restaurants with her husband in the Chicagoland area. 

Jennifer’s career includes over 25 years of experience in various industries including financial services, data, and market measurement, higher education and most recently with American Express Global Business Travel where she holds the role of Director Global Talent Management. 

Key career highlights:

• Leadership Skills: Successfully led cross-functional teams, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Decision-Making Skills:  Has the ability to analyze complex situations and make informed decisions which has contributed to improved HR processes.
• Communication Skills: Facilitated engagement insight reviews, development sessions, conflict resolution sessions - she excels in effective and meaningful communication.

Whether collaborating with colleagues or engaging with stakeholders, Jennifer brings enthusiasm and professionalism to every interaction. Want to connect and learn more? Drop her a note. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-macadlo-she-her-9429416
 

Stephanie Morris is the Head of Sales for LHH’s North America Leadership Development practice.  With a master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and over thirty years in the human capital consulting space, Stephanie has advised and helped numerous organizations align talent strategies to drive business priorities.  Her passion lies in working closely with clients to architect solutions with particular focus on illuminating insights from psychometric assessments and building leadership development experiences. Stephanie recently shifted gears from leading the consulting group to now leading sales and has found yet another passion to add to the list – leading, supporting and collaborating with seasoned sales professionals! When schedule permits, Stephanie enjoys visiting her four children, traveling from Chicago to France!

Studies show that more than two-thirds of employees are not satisfied with career prospects at their company, and do not know the best ways to develop their skills for the roles of the future. Unfortunately, less than a third of all employees state that their organization’s culture supports a culture of mobility.  While senior leaders believe they are doing a good job of providing resources for career and skills development for their organization, the employees they lead are just as certain they are not getting the opportunities they need to learn and grow into new roles.  This is a disconnect with significant potential impacts to addressing an organizations talent needs of the future.

For almost 20 years, Adam has worked with hundreds of organizations in various industries to implement systemic approaches to support effective internal career mobility - empowering employees to take control of their career paths, motivating managers to become talent developers, and drive higher levels of engagement and retention. Adam has allowed organizations to successfully deliver both strategic and just-in-time career mobility to address the ever-changing marketplace for talent, and to align the organizational needs and individual goals and aspirations.

As organizations realize that the skill sets of their current workforce are becoming out of sync with future roles, Adam delivers guidance and expertise to support their efforts to shift their talent strategy – through the right combination of career development, redeployment and career readiness – from a workforce that may be replaceable to one that is continually renewable.  

Tyler Cahill is a Senior People Scientist at Culture Amp, supporting customers in the Eastern region of North America. 

Prior to joining Culture Amp, Tyler worked in Talent Optimization and Strategy both internally and externally for Fortune 100 clients, designing programs that targeted employee engagement and retention. In previous roles, Tyler has developed listening strategies, competency models, selection methodologies, recognition programs, learning journeys, leadership development, 360 feedback, and performance management processes. 

He received his BS in Psychology from Iowa State University and his Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Roosevelt University. Tyler currently serves on the SIOP Visibility committee, working with a team of fellow I/O Psychologists to deploy and publish SIOP’s annual Top Ten Work Trends. 

Tyler’s interests and speaking topics include engagement, recognition, unconscious bias, leadership development, and employee selection.