Senior-Level

Thomas Stewart is EVP for Social Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (S-JEDI) at National University. He has over 30 years of K12 and post-secondary experience in education, innovation, and transformation. Before his current position, Dr. Stewart served as President of John F. Kennedy University and Patten University. He has co-founded or led over 20 schools, universities, and non-profit organizations. He has authored numerous publications on school reform, parent involvement, criminal justice reform, and gracefully leading change. Dr. Stewart earned his Ph.D. in Government from Harvard University and a BA in Political Science from the University of the District of Columbia.

Kimbertly possesses a broad range of executive and senior level experiences that spans over three decades. As the Founder and Principal of WP Publishing, he's also a published author, mentor, and an inspiring speaker. His leadership spans multiple sectors, that includes serving as a Strategic Workforce Planning Advisor at the CDC. He boasts an impressive educational background, including an AI/Machine Learning Certificate from MIT Sloan School of Management, a Business Analytics Certification from Harvard Business School, and an MBA and a Bachelor's in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. He's also an HCI-Certified Strategic Workforce Planner

Tracye provides value to clients in the areas of thought partnership, HR strategy, leadership coaching and training, and implementing best practices for creating high performing organizations. She often serves as the Interim HR Leader for clients who value her creative solutions for solving organizational challenges. Tracye advises leaders on strategy related to organizational structure, policies, risk assessment and aversion. Additionally, she enjoys managing creative initiatives that fit into “bigger picture” long-term organizational goals. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business, a Master of Arts in Mass Communication and a Doctorate in Human Resource Management.

From prospect stewardship to strategic alliances and scaling growth, Sidney Abrams’ role sits at the intersection of where organizations are going and the talent capacity needed to get them there. A collaborative thinker and leader with a can-do spirit, Sidney architects solutions for new and existing clients by mobilizing the best and brightest minds with cutting edge people-focused solutions across all Nonprofit HR practices, including Strategy and Advisory, Outsourcing, Search, Total Rewards and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Sam Kabert is a successful serial entrepreneur turned spiritual seeker and keynote speaker. He is known for his ability to put together teams to execute the vision. He is the Author of the #1 Bestselling book SOUL/Life Balance, Founder of SwagWorx & Clone Yourself University, and hosts the Soul Seekr Podcast. Despite all of Sam’s ventures and business success and being recognized as one of Silicon Valley’s “40 Under 40” at just age 31 years old and “Rising Star” in the promotional products industry, he soon recognized that something was missing. Sam realized that despite his success, he was unhappy. This understanding catapulted him on his most recent exploration of his life’s purpose. 

He is on a mission to bridge the gap between the way we conduct ourselves in business, mindful practices, how we communicate with everyone, especially oneself, all through prioritizing psychological safety and mental health first.

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.

Jathan Janove, a former state bar Employment Lawyer of the Year and now Executive Coach and Organization Development consultant, writes SHRM’s “Putting Humanity into HR Compliance” column, and is a Master Coach and Practice Leader with the Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching organization, including writing its Ask the Coach column. He’s the author, most recently, of “Hard-Won Wisdom: True Stories From The Management Trenches” (HarperCollins 2017). He’s currently working on his next book, “From Compliance Cop to Culture Coach: Transforming the HR Profession.”

Nicole Butts is an accomplished Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion executive, strategist, and coach who specializes in transforming executives into inclusive and equitable organizational leaders.

During her 20-year career, she has built multiple inaugural DEI offices; served as a chief diversity officer; a director of employee diversity, inclusion, and climate; and a director of equal employment.

Nicole is the founder of NLYB Solutions, a DEI consulting firm helping executives, executive teams, and organizations courageously and effectively navigate personal, professional, and organizational DEI journeys. She is the creator of SHIFT, a transformational five-step framework for creating systemic, effective, measurable, and sustainable DEI cultures.