Organization (Technical)

Kenny Latimer is the Director of Product Marketing at BambooHR where he leads go-to-market strategies, product messaging, and audience insights. Before BambooHR, Kenny held senior brand management and marketing positions at Melaleuca and NuSkin where he introduced home care and wellness products into domestic and international markets. He later joined a market research company, SSI, where he launched their first self-serve research and data tools. Now at BambooHR, Kenny and his team have launched countless HR-related tools to the market, including payroll, ben admin, time tracking, and employee experience surveys. He has spent the last 6 years deepening his understanding of HR and the people-related challenges faced by business leaders in a modern workforce. He is passionate about helping HR showcase its value to an organization and building great places to work.

Stephanie Karlin, PHR, is a seasoned HR Professional with over two decades of progressive experience. She began her career at a small technology firm, where she played a pivotal role in scaling the workforce from 8 to over 100 employees while spearheading essential business strategies and processes. Throughout her career, Stephanie has held key leadership positions, including Senior Director of HR at Haier America. In this role, she was instrumental in devising and implementing HR strategies that significantly contributed to business performance and organizational growth. Currently, Stephanie serves as a Senior Presales Solution Consultant in the midmarket segment at UKG, where she leverages her extensive expertise to provide strategic HR solutions. 

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
 

Laura Sherbin is a Managing Director at Seramount and leads Seramount’s Consulting and Learning divisions. Laura is an economist who specializes in the creation of advantage through inclusion and diversity. She built the rigorous data analytics machine and team that have been core to Seramount’s innovative approach to measuring and tracking employee experiences. Most recently, Laura was co-president at the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI) in New York City, a premier think tank and content provider that studies global workplace diversity. She has co-authored several Harvard Business Review articles, has taught Women and Globalization at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, and is known as a leading expert in applying diversity and inclusion data to human behavior in organizations and using such data to quantify how workforce sentiments and satisfaction affect company bottom lines.

Laura holds a BS in math and economics from the University of Delaware and earned her PhD in economics from American University. She currently resides in Irvington, New York, with her husband, their four children, and their dog, Gus.

Laura Maffucci is G-P’s Head of HR, and she leads the company’s global workforce, talent, and employee experience. She operates from a people-first mindset and strongly believes that diversity of thought is paramount for a healthy workspace. 

Laura previously held leadership positions in the Global Total Rewards team at G-P, from Sr. Director to VP. Before this, she led Total Rewards & HRIS at Progress, a tech company focused on products to develop, deploy and manage high-impact applications. Prior to Progress, she held roles of increasing responsibility with Ocean Spray Cranberries, where she was awarded HR Award for Innovation and Creativity (2016). Her tenure at Ocean Spray Cranberries was preceded by roles with an emphasis on compensation and HR practices.

In her 20+ year career in HR, Maffucci has spoken on global and national platforms about compensation, employee well-being and mental health. She’s a staunch advocate for the employee experience and creating a culture of inclusivity. Laura is passionate about the future of work, normalizing the value of work everywhere, and enabling employees across the globe to be their best selves and add value wherever they go and whatever they do.
Maffucci resides in Boston, MA with her family.
 

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.