Kevin England, Ph.D.
Founder and CEO
Infinito Associates
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Kevin England, Ph.D. is a consultant, coach, facilitator, and educator in Human Resource Management (HRM), with focus areas in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), talent development, employee engagement, people analytics, and organizational culture. His career has included internal HRM roles, individual coaching, organizational consulting, teaching at the university level, and higher education administration.

Today Kevin helps individuals, teams, and organizations leverage their strengths in the workplace to realize their infinite human potential.

Dr. England holds the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential, along with SHRM Specialty credentials in Inclusive Workplace Culture, People Analytics, Talent Acquisition, Workplace Investigations, and Total Rewards.

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Michelle Lentz
AI & Learning Strategist
AI & Learning Strategist
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Michelle has over 20 years of experience in L&D and HR, recently serving as an AI & Learning Strategist. She has worked at ELB Learning, Oracle, and UPS. With a graduate certification in AI from ASU, she now specializes in crafting top-level AI strategies, designing governance and ethical policies, driving change management, and enabling AI adoption across organizations for her own consultancy, Innovate + Elevate Strategies. Her superpower is centering the human experience in AI to ensure it drives innovation while empowering people.

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Michelle Lentz
AI & Learning Strategist
AI & Learning Strategist
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Michelle has over 20 years of experience in L&D and HR, recently serving as an AI & Learning Strategist. She has worked at ELB Learning, Oracle, and UPS. With a graduate certification in AI from ASU, she now specializes in crafting top-level AI strategies, designing governance and ethical policies, driving change management, and enabling AI adoption across organizations for her own consultancy, Innovate + Elevate Strategies. Her superpower is centering the human experience in AI to ensure it drives innovation while empowering people.

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 10:30am to 11:30am
Raiyana Bryant, SHRM-CP
Specialist, Human Resources
SHRM
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Raiyana Bryant serves as a Human Resources Specialist at SHRM. She is dedicated to providing exceptional onboarding and orientation experiences for new employees. Transitioning from a fast-food marketing background to the corporate sector, she brought a fresh perspective and a commitment to ensuring smooth transitions for all hires. In her brief tenure in HR, she completely revamped the onboarding process, boosting its efficiency and appeal, leading to increased satisfaction and retention rates. Her dedication extends to ensuring that every new hire's transition is welcoming and seamless, regardless of background, earning her recognition as an invaluable asset in her organization. Her passion for people extends further as she expands her role in the talent acquisition space, internship programming, and overall employee engagement, fostering a positive work environment for a better workplace for all.

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Jay Jones, SHRM-CP
Sr. Specialist, Human Resources – Talent & Employee Experience
SHRM
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Jay Jones brings ten years of broad HR experience, including employee relations, performance management, training, and career development. As a senior HR Specialist at SHRM, he serves as a trusted advisor to people managers and employees throughout the employee lifecycle. He is a critical part of the Talent Management Employee Experience and broader HR team, supporting talent recruitment and retention and employee engagement solutions that enable an agile, engaged, and inclusive workplace.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 4:15pm to 5:15pm
 
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP
Director, Talent Acquisition & Inclusion
SHRM
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Nicole is a human resources leader with over 15 years of expertise in all things talent. Currently serving as the Director, Talent Acquisition and Inclusion at SHRM in Alexandria, VA, she is fortunate to lead a team of amazing people who also happen to be exceptional HR professionals.  As a talent leader for well-known brands, she has crafted and executed award-winning talent management strategies that attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent, enhancing companies' reputations as premier workplaces and net exporters of talent. 

Nicole has honed her skills across diverse industries, including fashion and beauty retail, hospitality, and manufacturing. She holds a master’s degree in organizational leadership and learning from The George Washington University in Washington, DC and bachelor's degree in business administration from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY. Nicole is proud to be SHRM certified.

 

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Deborah Zoerkler, SHRM-CP
Sr. Specialist, Talent Acquisition
SHRM
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Deborah Zoerkler is a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional with over 15 years of experience in the recruitment and HR industry. Deborah holds a Masters in Administration, is SHRM-CP certified, obtained her Talent Acquisition credential and is committed to continuous learning and professional development ensuring she remains at the forefront of industry best practices and trends.

Deborah's expertise lies in strategic talent sourcing, candidate engagement, and employer branding. Her strong interpersonal skills and keen understanding of market trends enable her to build lasting relationships with both candidates and hiring managers.

Throughout her career, Deborah has been recognized for her exceptional ability to understand the unique needs of her clients, deliver customized recruitment solutions as well as developing and implementing recruitment strategies that align with organizational goals. Her dedication to her profession and her community exemplifies her holistic approach to talent acquisition and human resources.

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 4:15pm to 5:15pm
Raiyana Bryant, SHRM-CP
Specialist, Human Resources
SHRM
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Raiyana Bryant serves as a Human Resources Specialist at SHRM. She is dedicated to providing exceptional onboarding and orientation experiences for new employees. Transitioning from a fast-food marketing background to the corporate sector, she brought a fresh perspective and a commitment to ensuring smooth transitions for all hires. In her brief tenure in HR, she completely revamped the onboarding process, boosting its efficiency and appeal, leading to increased satisfaction and retention rates. Her dedication extends to ensuring that every new hire's transition is welcoming and seamless, regardless of background, earning her recognition as an invaluable asset in her organization. Her passion for people extends further as she expands her role in the talent acquisition space, internship programming, and overall employee engagement, fostering a positive work environment for a better workplace for all.

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Kate Southall
Manager, Brand
SHRM
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Kate Southall is the co-founder of Maxi Club DC, a dynamic fitness collective bringing high-energy, dance-inspired group workouts to the DMV.

A lifelong dancer and two-time marathon finisher, Kate blends endurance, rhythm, and community into every class. She previously served as the head coach of the George Washington University Dance Team and has choreographed and consulted for the dance teams of the University of Virginia, American University, and George Mason University.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 7:15am to 7:45am
Kate Southall
Manager, Brand
SHRM
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Kate Southall is the co-founder of Maxi Club DC, a dynamic fitness collective bringing high-energy, dance-inspired group workouts to the DMV.

A lifelong dancer and two-time marathon finisher, Kate blends endurance, rhythm, and community into every class. She previously served as the head coach of the George Washington University Dance Team and has choreographed and consulted for the dance teams of the University of Virginia, American University, and George Mason University.

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 7:15am to 7:45am