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.

Keegan Fonte, Director of Product Marketing at PrimePay is deeply interested in the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and how these fields are shaping the Human Capital Management Industry. With over 15 years of experience in marketing, he has recently focused on global software and technology. In the past, he has contributed to marketing efforts at Paychex, Sage People and ADP.

Daniel brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective to the table. He has worked in various capacities across multiple continents, providing strategic HR consulting services to organizations of all sizes. His expertise lies in understanding the unique challenges and opportunities that come with managing a diverse workforce. Dan specializes in developing and implementing HR policies and practices that not only comply with local labor laws but also align with the company’s overall business strategy.

Allison is accountable for growth in the Northeast region and joined Chubb in 2022 after spending 15 years at another employee benefits company.

Drawing on her background in risk management and employee benefits, she helps organizations navigate complex challenges, enhance employee engagement, and create sustainable solutions.

Darren is an accomplished leader and seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience focused on driving healthcare innovation and transforming organizations. He has a background in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare, having held senior roles at companies specializing in developing disruptive and innovative genomic technologies for personalizing cancer treatments. Darren’s impressive track record of leadership roles includes the former Managing Director of Champions Oncology, founder and CEO of Reframe Health, and Chief Product Officer and Head of Programs and Market Intelligence at Genomic Life. Originally from the UK, he was a regular healthcare commentator for BBC before relocating to the U.S. to continue to make a significant impact on the healthcare industry.

Carrie has practiced in the employment law field for over 20 years including as an HR professional, an employment law defense attorney, and in-house counsel for a national PEO. Carrie has devoted a significant portion of her career to providing training and education to business leaders, HR professionals, and Plan Administrators. Carrie also provides employment law and employee benefits compliance consulting and guidance to HUB clients in the South region of the U.S.

Carrie works closely with clients to identify compliance risks across the organization and develop responsive strategies and solutions that further the organization’s goals while mitigating risks. Carrie partners with HUB clients in various industries such as hospitality/restaurant, medical/hospitals, manufacturing, and white-collar businesses to identify various organizational risks and develop responsive strategic solutions.

Carrie provides customized training and education programs including one-on-one programs, manager and leadership employee relations programs, and community-based seminars. Carrie has also developed a wide array of educational tools and materials to help facilitate job-related compliance skills.

Previously, Carrie B. Cherveny, Esq. served as the Chief Compliance Officer for the Southeast Region of HUB International, supporting the organization’s Employee Benefits Division. Prior to her time at HUB, Carrie was General Counsel and Vice President for a national PEO designing and developing client compliance strategies and solutions

While working previously as a Partner in a West Palm Beach Employment Law firm, Carrie focused her practice on employment litigation and employee relations in both state and federal courts. She has represented private sector employers in litigation under Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FLSA, the FMLA, the Florida Civil Rights Act, and  the Florida Whistleblowers’ Acts.

Kyle Ali is an advocate for equal educational and workforce opportunities and has excelled as an identifier, cultivator and developer of diverse talent. Over nearly a decade at Google, Kyle has played a significant role in shaping team culture strategies and has collaborated with countless leaders on initiatives to improve the company’s racial and gender climate. As the Senior Lead Program Manager for Code Next, Kyle leads Google’s efforts to expand social capital for high school students from historically marginalized communities and provide them with unparalleled access to technology, engineering education and leadership development. Kyle began his career as a 10th grade teacher in Baltimore, Maryland and recently returned to his educator roots as an professor at Villanova University, where he teaches graduate courses on diversity, equity and inclusion.