Business (Behavioral)

Joy Johnson-Carruthers is the founder of Jtraining Solutions, a consulting firm dedicated to helping clients apply diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies that make a difference. A former police officer and US Army Veteran, Joy’s expansive career in the public and private sector make her a sought-after Public Speaker, HR Consultant, and Workforce Development Leader with over twenty years of award-winning experience developing leaders and high-performing teams across the United States and abroad. Her presentations are a call to action for better business outcomes and more inclusive workplaces. She currently resides in Nashville, TN, with her husband, Tom.

David studies the keystones for success and achievement in the areas of Leadership, Communication and Personal Performance.  He studied over 3,000 top performers to find what the top leaders, salespeople and employees do.  And more importantly, he discovered the roadblocks that hold people back.  For over 25 years, David has worked with hundreds of clients of all sizes in many industries such as technology, banking, communications, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution.  He specializes in leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, sales and personal development and brings his insights to you to create breakthrough solutions. 

Janine is Chief Marketing Officer of Transcarent, where she oversees the company’s corporate brand and communications, Member growth and engagement, and commercial marketing. She joined Transcarent from Redesign Health, where she launched more than 30 new digital health startups​. Before moving into healthcare, Janine led global consumer marketing for Instagram, overseeing the company’s brand strategy, user engagement, and teen anti-bullying efforts for the Americas, Europe, and Asia​. In 2015, she joined the United States Digital Service under President Obama, where she developed the new agency’s brand, led strategic communications, and built a lasting culture. Janine started her career in technology at Google in 2005, accelerating the media industry’s shift to digital, and later focused on Alphabet’s innovation bets, including Verily Life Sciences, Google Glass, and the self-driving car project​. Janine lives in San Francisco with her husband and dogs, and sits on the board of Douglass College at Rutgers University.​

Dr. Benjamin (Ben) Nguyen, M.D. is a healthcare and AI product leader. At Transcarent, Dr. Nguyen founded and currently leads the Transcarent AI team which is tasked with expanding Transcarent’s suite of AI products while maintaining the highest standards for patient safety. Throughout his career, Dr. Nguyen has led multiple teams building AI products ranging from hospital AI deployment platforms, radiology AI safety applications, chatbots for patients, and AI tools for clinicians. Dr. Nguyen is known as an expert on AI in healthcare, and was recently called to testify before Congress on the subject, educating lawmakers and the public about the potential and safety risks of AI. He is also a guest lecturer at the University of Southern California, where he teaches about AI fundamentals and safety in healthcare. Dr. Nguyen received his Doctor of Medicine degree at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, as well as graduate specialization certificates from the Marshall School of Business and the Viterbi School of Engineering. He is a bay area native and lives in San Francisco, California.

"Ben Erdel is the General Manager of ID Watchdog, an identity theft protection service under Equifax, dedicated to employee benefits. In his role, Ben oversees business strategy, product development, market insights, and go-to-market activities. His diverse experience across various functions and industries equips him to lead the organization in executing and innovating at the fast pace required by the ever-evolving cyber protection landscape.
Ben is deeply committed to safeguarding employees from identity fraud and guiding them through the intricate resolution process. Additionally, he is passionate about offering employers unique insights, enabling them to make more informed decisions about their benefit packages."

Kari Naimon, founder of AixHR, brings over two decades of Human Resources expertise. The advent of artificial intelligence transformed her career, turning personal fascination into a mission to help others harness AI's power.

Kari and her team create transformative experiences, sparking those pivotal “AHA” moments that unlock AI’s potential in their work. Kari's journey reflects her unwavering dedication to innovation and her commitment to empowering HR professionals to effectively integrate AI into their practices, thereby 'elevating, not eliminating' HR professionals worldwide.

Darren is an accomplished leader and seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience focused on driving healthcare innovation and transforming organizations. He has a background in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare, having held senior roles at companies specializing in developing disruptive and innovative genomic technologies for personalizing cancer treatments. Darren’s impressive track record of leadership roles includes the former Managing Director of Champions Oncology, founder and CEO of Reframe Health, and Chief Product Officer and Head of Programs and Market Intelligence at Genomic Life. Originally from the UK, he was a regular healthcare commentator for BBC before relocating to the U.S. to continue to make a significant impact on the healthcare industry.

Carrie has practiced in the employment law field for over 20 years including as an HR professional, an employment law defense attorney, and in-house counsel for a national PEO. Carrie has devoted a significant portion of her career to providing training and education to business leaders, HR professionals, and Plan Administrators. Carrie also provides employment law and employee benefits compliance consulting and guidance to HUB clients in the South region of the U.S.

Carrie works closely with clients to identify compliance risks across the organization and develop responsive strategies and solutions that further the organization’s goals while mitigating risks. Carrie partners with HUB clients in various industries such as hospitality/restaurant, medical/hospitals, manufacturing, and white-collar businesses to identify various organizational risks and develop responsive strategic solutions.

Carrie provides customized training and education programs including one-on-one programs, manager and leadership employee relations programs, and community-based seminars. Carrie has also developed a wide array of educational tools and materials to help facilitate job-related compliance skills.

Previously, Carrie B. Cherveny, Esq. served as the Chief Compliance Officer for the Southeast Region of HUB International, supporting the organization’s Employee Benefits Division. Prior to her time at HUB, Carrie was General Counsel and Vice President for a national PEO designing and developing client compliance strategies and solutions

While working previously as a Partner in a West Palm Beach Employment Law firm, Carrie focused her practice on employment litigation and employee relations in both state and federal courts. She has represented private sector employers in litigation under Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FLSA, the FMLA, the Florida Civil Rights Act, and  the Florida Whistleblowers’ Acts.

JoDee is the Founder of Purple Ink, a human resources consulting firm in Indianapolis, IN. They serve a wide array of organizations with recruiting, HR consulting, leadership training, and HR outsourcing services.

JoDee serves on the Indiana SHRM State Council and is the chair of the Indiana SHRM conference.