Alba Aviles, J.D.
Partner
Fisher Phillips LLP
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Alba Aviles serves as a labor and employment attorney at Fisher Phillips, New Jersey. With a solid foundation, she has successfully represented management in traditional labor and employment litigation. Alba offers insightful counsel, guiding clients through the intricate intersection of the NLRA, Title VII, and other relevant employment laws. Additionally, she specializes in a broad spectrum of employment matters, including the meticulous drafting and updating of corporate policies, procedures, and handbooks to ensure compliance.  She conducts bilingual workplace trainings and investigations in Spanish, equipping clients with comprehensive strategies to navigate the complexities of labor and employment law effectively.

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Jolene Church
Chief Executive Officer
DJC Consulting, Coaching, and Training, LLC.
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Dr. Jolene Church is a renowned expert in organizational leadership and human resources, with over 25 years of experience. As a sought-after speaker and founder of DJC Coaching, Consulting and Training, LLC, she specializes in cultivating workplace cultures that harmonize technology with human connection. Dr. Church holds a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and is recognized for her innovative strategies in integrating emotional intelligence and empathy into modern workplace practices. Her insights are pivotal for organizations navigating the challenges of digital transformation. Dr. Church combines real-world experience with a deep understanding of the dynamics of empathy and connection in the workplace.

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Kristine P. Krupka
Advanced Certified Paralegal
Baird Holm LLP
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Kris Krupka is an Advanced Certified Paralegal who has been employed with Baird Holm LLP in Omaha, Nebraska for over 24 years.  She works in the firm’s Labor & Employment section, primarily focusing on employment defense work involving employment litigation, tort and personal injury, and workers’ compensation.  She has a special niche regarding Emergency Crisis Response cases, assisting clients in protecting their workplaces and employees from disgruntled workers, customers, and patients. 

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Dr. Jillian McLellan
Vice President, Executive Assessment
APTMetrics
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Dr. Jillian McLellan is the vice president of executive assessment at APTMetrics, where she provides human resource consulting for companies in a broad range of industries. She partners with clients on talent solutions to identify and develop leadership talent, from emerging leaders to C-suite executives.

Before joining APTMetrics, Jillian worked at Amazon and T-Mobile creating and validating cutting-edge assessments and selection tools.

 

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Monday, April 15, 2024 - 11:00am to 11:20am
Dr. Jillian McLellan
Vice President, Executive Assessment
APTMetrics
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Dr. Jillian McLellan is the vice president of executive assessment at APTMetrics, where she provides human resource consulting for companies in a broad range of industries. She partners with clients on talent solutions to identify and develop leadership talent, from emerging leaders to C-suite executives.

Before joining APTMetrics, Jillian worked at Amazon and T-Mobile creating and validating cutting-edge assessments and selection tools.

 

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Sharell Thomas-Hodge
Total Rewards Director
YMCA of Metro Atlanta
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Sharell Thomas-Hodge is a dynamic speaker, coach, and consultant.  As CEO of the Sharell Group, her mission is to help individuals connect purpose and passion leading to a career of meaning and profits.  She is a wife, bonus mom of four and woman of faith.  She enjoys reading, singing, traveling, and most importantly spending time with family.  Additionally, Sharell is the Total Rewards Director for the YMCA of Metro Atlanta.  She joined the company in 2020 and is responsible for formulating and executing a strategic approach to compensation, benefits, and incentives that attract and retain top talent.  Prior to joining the Y, Sharell was the Director of Total Rewards at Dekra North America. During her tenure at Dekra she played a significant role in the acquisition of 7 companies and was a key architect in the creation of a total rewards program designed for the newly established safety company. Sharell is a graduate of Devry University and holds an MBA. She is a SHRM Certified Senior Professional.  She has been a featured speaker with Wellspring Living, BLR, HR Jetpack, Quit Commuting Conference and PayScale, just to name a few.  She currently serves on the board of Friends of Refugees and the Atlanta Mission, where she provides human resources expertise.  She currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia but is a proud native of Nassau, Bahamas.

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Darrell "Coach D" Andrews, CSP
Motivational Speaker/Strategist
Darrell Andrews, LLC and Associates
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Darrell “Coach D” Andrews, CSP (Certified Professional Speaker) is known by corporations and organizations worldwide as “America’s Passion Coach.” He is one of less than 600 Certified Speaking Professionals worldwide which means that by selecting Coach D to speak at your event you are choosing someone who has met the speaking industry's international measure of professional platform skills. His passionate speeches, professional development workshops and coaching sessions are designed to help individuals become introspective when considering changes needed to improve workplace performance. He customizes all of his events to assure that your needs, whether it’s a company or conference keynote speech, staff development, or an individual coaching session, are met.

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Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Darrell "Coach D" Andrews, CSP
Motivational Speaker/Strategist
Darrell Andrews, LLC and Associates
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Darrell “Coach D” Andrews, CSP (Certified Professional Speaker) is known by corporations and organizations worldwide as “America’s Passion Coach.” He is one of less than 600 Certified Speaking Professionals worldwide which means that by selecting Coach D to speak at your event you are choosing someone who has met the speaking industry's international measure of professional platform skills. His passionate speeches, professional development workshops and coaching sessions are designed to help individuals become introspective when considering changes needed to improve workplace performance. He customizes all of his events to assure that your needs, whether it’s a company or conference keynote speech, staff development, or an individual coaching session, are met.

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Monday, June 24, 2024 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Joanna Colosimo
Vice President of Workforce Equity and Compliance Strategy
DCI Consulting
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Joanna Colosimo, M.A., is the Vice President of Workforce Equity and Compliance Strategy at DCI Consulting Group, where she leads a division that consults on OFCCP compliance, pay equity, audit strategies, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She also assists clients with defining their diversity, compliance, and pay equity programs. Joanna presents at conferences on pay equity, diversity, and OFCCP topics and writes for multiple publications. Joanna earned a M.A. degree in I/O Psychology from Radford University and a Bachelor of Business Administration and Psychology from Roanoke College. She holds a SHRM-SCP certification and serves on the Board of WMILG.

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Krystal Welland
Lead Statistician
Silberman Law PC
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Krystal Welland is Silberman Law’s Lead Statistician. Krystal performs complex statistical analyses related to pay equity, affirmative action, adverse impact, and DE&I. Krystal works closely with the firm’s clients to develop meaningful, practical and strategic analyses that help employers address pay gaps, enhance EEO and OFCCP compliance, and move the needle on diversity. Krystal regularly presents at local, regional, and national ILG conferences.

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John Baldino, SHRM-SCP, MSHR, SPHR
President
Humareso
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John Baldino

John Baldino founded Humareso to strategize with companies to develop plans to manage talent, recruit for skills gaps based on employee inventories, assess markets for growth, develop long-range succession plans and influence a culture of enthusiastic buy-in.  Humareso provides outsourced human resource services, including its flagship HRO plan, which helps businesses save money, increase productivity and reduce legal risks by providing dedicated HR consulting for compliance, training, performance management, employee relations, workplace management, discipline and other important HR best practices.

Humareso handles all facets of employee engagement and business development, providing strategic direction to help employers manage talent, recruit for skills gaps, assess markets for growth, assess competition, increase employee performance, develop long-range succession plans and influence an enthusiastic, innovative culture.

Professional Background and Accomplishments:

  • 26 years in Human Resources; 17 years in strategic roles
  • Served in hospitality/restaurant, retail, distribution, non-profit, education and finance/banking industries
  • 2012 Delaware Valley (Philadelphia Metropolitan Area) Human Resources Person of the Year
  • 2013-2016 SHRM National Membership Marketing
  • Articles and interviews published in HR and Business publications such as Certified, HR Matters Magazine, Recruiter.com and Accelerate
  • Keynote speaker for International and U.S. conferences  

Professional Organizations:

  • Garden State Council SHRM – Leader, Young Professionals Initiative
  • Tri-State HRMA, an affiliate of SHRM – Vice-President
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Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm