"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."

Abby provides general administrative oversight of the Leadership Center and plays a key role in the ongoing strategic and operational advancement of MIT Sloan’s leadership development initiatives. Abby provides a school-wide vantage point of the existing and emerging leadership development activities relevant to the MIT Sloan’s mission and ensures the identification and use of best practices and consistency across degree programs.

Prior to joining MIT’s Leadership Center, Abby worked at Brown University, New York University, and Boston College, where she built significant experience in international education, curriculum development, program design and delivery, coaching, student development and advising.  

Abby obtained an MBA from Boston College, an MA in Higher Education Administration from New York University, and a BA from Brandeis University. 

Dan Irvin is a high-energy, fun-loving leader, consultant, motivator, and public speaker whose valuable insights and relatable stories of success and passion consistently set up entrepreneurs and employees across the nation for personal and professional growth.

As a former CEO and COO, Dan helps leaders remove distractions so that they can lead intentional, fulfilled, and meaningful lives. His popular presentations and trainings offer structure, fun, and best practices that are both thought-provoking and buck the age-old mentality of “this is how it’s always been done.” Too often, we become uber-focused on “being busy” and ultimately lose sight of our goals. Dan’s thoughts and ideas get you back on track.

Dan’s message will have you laugh and cheer, and his personality will convince you to stop taking life so seriously. His fanbase is growing, but his biggest fans continue to be his wife and three children.

For more information, visit danirvin.com.