Tisha Danehl
SVP, Ecosystem Sales & Strategic Partnerships
LHH
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Tisha Danehl is the SVP of Ecosystem Partnerships at LHH Recruitments Solutions. She is responsible for the growth and acceleration of human capital & talent solutions within the LHH verticals:  LHH Recruitment Solutions, LHH Career Transition and LHH Leadership Development.    She collaborates with US Sales leaders to identify opportunities across the Adecco Group Family of Brands ( LHH, Akkodis & Adecco) to create tailored solutions for companies across the US.  Prior to her current role, Tisha lead the charge with Ajilon’s brand expansion to 3 thriving practice areas today -Human Resources, Supply Chain and Healthcare.  With 20+ years of experience in the staffing industry, Tisha has developed a passion for connecting and collaborating!

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Christine Castaneda
Head of Recruitment Solutions, North
LHH
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Gretchen Jacobi
SVP, Enterprise
General Assembly
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As SVP, Head of Enterprise, Gretchen leads sales and delivery for General Assembly's upskilling, reskilling, and talent solutions business. General Assembly's products enable workforce transformation for the technology teams of global enterprises like Disney, Accenture, and Adobe.

 

Gretchen has spent the last 7 years at organizations developing innovative models to address the global tech skills gap. Prior to working in the education and talent space, she started her career in investment banking, and thus has first-hand knowledge of the grit required to execute a career pivot. She's passionate about unlocking the potential of every individual and every team to thrive in today's rapidly-evolving world of work.

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Jarrod Edge
Director of SharePoint Services
Spindustry
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Jarrod Edge is the Director of SharePoint Services for Spindustry. His job is to help companies through their SharePoint journey. Jarrod helps them with Governance, turning around bad experiences and non-efficient implementations as well as end-user adoption. Jarrod and his team help our clients through migrations, development, training and more.

Jarrod has twenty plus years as a Microsoft Certified Trainer and has crossed the globe training and consulting on SharePoint and other Microsoft products. He has worked with small to large companies and in all different industries.

Jarrod holds the following certifications: MCT, MCPD, MCITP, MCSD, MCTS, MCAD, MCP, CTT, CTT+

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Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 11:15am to 11:45am
Will Flanagan
Head of Programs of Partnerships
VSP
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Will Flanagan is the Head of Programs and Partnerships with the VSP Global Innovation Center, leading a variety of initiatives designed to bring outside shifts into VSP’s line of sight, including its Futurist Report series and Innovation Challenge. Previously, Flanagan oversaw strategy and product for American Inno, a network of data and digital media properties catalyzing local tech and startup ecosystems. He lives in Charlotte, NC with his wife and 2 children.

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Monday, June 24, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tony Buffum
VP
Upwork
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Tony Buffum is VP of HR Client Strategy at Upwork. As a key member of the senior-level executive client strategy team, Buffum is responsible for accelerating growth of current and prospective Upwork enterprise clients, helping them solve HR challenges related to finance, procurement and talent transformation. Buffum is an accomplished HR professional with more than two decades of experience leading global HR teams as well as driving transformational change in company culture, organizational design, performance management, and employee integration and engagement. He joins Upwork following a series of noteworthy leadership positions including chief human resources officer (CHRO) at FLIR Systems, VP of global human resources at STANLEY Security, VP of human resources at Stanley Black & Decker and others. Alongside his role at Upwork, he serves as Chairperson of PEI Human Capital Forum and is the HR Venture Advisor at SemperVirens, an early-stage venture capital fund investing in technology transforming healthcare work and financial wellness. Buffum graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in Industrial & Labor Relations.

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Sascha Mayer
Cofounder and Chief Experience Officer (CXO)
Mamava
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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.

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Jeremy Schweitzer
Senior Product Manager
Open LMS
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Senior leader in education technology with a proven track record of supporting enterprise clients. My team develops and implements learning solutions that support organizations’ strategic goals.

As a former systems administrator and instructional designer, my technical knowledge and people skills drive a systems approach when I conduct needs assessments and design solutions. My focus is building sustainable options for my clients that are adaptive to evolving needs and challenges.

In my current role with Open LMS, I work with three learning management systems building solutions for clients in higher ed, non-profit, government, and corporate sectors.

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Dieter Veldsman
Chief HR Scientist
The Academy to Innovate HR
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Dr. Dieter Veldsman is a renowned figure in the field of organizational psychology and HR, with a distinguished 15-year career in Strategic HR, Organizational Design, and Development. Throughout his professional journey, he has held key positions, including Group Chief Human Resource Officer, People Effectiveness Executive, and Principal Consultant, allowing him to make impactful contributions to organizations across regions like EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.


Dr. Veldsman's expertise in the HR sector has earned him prestigious recognition, including the 'Chief HR Officer of the Year' by the CHRO SA Society in 2021 and the 'Practitioner of the Year Award' by the Society for Industrial Psychology South Africa in 2018.


As a sought-after speaker at global conferences, he delves into crucial topics such as HR, The Future of Work, and Organizational Development. Additionally, he hosts "The HR Dialogues," a compelling videocast where he engages with leading HR professionals worldwide, sharing valuable insights and experiences. Over the last 12 years, he has spoken at over 100 conferences and published over 80 articles on HR and the future of work. 


Currently serving as the Chief HR Scientist at the Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR), Dr. Veldsman is dedicated to spearheading thought leadership, subject matter expertise, and research initiatives to empower and educate 100,000 HR professionals by 2025.
 

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Monday, June 24, 2024 - 3:00pm to 3:30pm
Jennifer Macadlo
Director Global Talent Management
American Express Global Business Travel
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As an accomplished HR professional, Jennifer is experienced in the areas of linking business strategy to leader and colleague development and engagement. She is an advocate of corporate social responsibility, has progressive leadership skills and the ability to motivate and influence others. Jennifer is a creative thinker, has a global mindset, and the ability to lean in and lead in changing environments. 

 

Jennifer finds inspiration in nature, music, and her family. She finds balance by spending time with a good read on her front porch as well as exploring new restaurants with her husband in the Chicagoland area. 

 

Jennifer’s career includes over 25 years of experience in various industries including financial services, data, and market measurement, higher education and most recently with American Express Global Business Travel where she holds the role of Director Global Talent Management. 

 

Key career highlights:

  • Leadership Skills: Successfully led cross-functional teams, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Decision-Making Skills:  Has the ability to analyze complex situations and make informed decisions which has contributed to improved HR processes.
  • Communication Skills: Facilitated engagement insight reviews, development sessions, conflict resolution sessions - she excels in effective and meaningful communication.

 

Whether collaborating with colleagues or engaging with stakeholders, Jennifer brings enthusiasm and professionalism to every interaction. Want to connect and learn more? Drop her a note. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-macadlo-she-her-9429416
 

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Monday, June 24, 2024 - 2:15pm to 2:45pm
Dan Grace
Director, International HR Consulting
IRIS Global Workforce Management
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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.

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Stephanie Morris
Head of Sales, NA Leadership Development
LHH
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Stephanie Morris is the Head of Sales for LHH’s North America Leadership Development practice.  With a master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and over thirty years in the human capital consulting space, Stephanie has advised and helped numerous organizations align talent strategies to drive business priorities.  Her passion lies in working closely with clients to architect solutions with particular focus on illuminating insights from psychometric assessments and building leadership development experiences. Stephanie recently shifted gears from leading the consulting group to now leading sales and has found yet another passion to add to the list – leading, supporting and collaborating with seasoned sales professionals! When schedule permits, Stephanie enjoys visiting her four children, traveling from Chicago to France!

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Meredith Krupic
SVP, Area Director
LHH
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Adam Alexander
Career Mobility Solutions Partner
LHH
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Studies show that more than two-thirds of employees are not satisfied with career prospects at their company, and do not know the best ways to develop their skills for the roles of the future. Unfortunately, less than a third of all employees state that their organization’s culture supports a culture of mobility.  While senior leaders believe they are doing a good job of providing resources for career and skills development for their organization, the employees they lead are just as certain they are not getting the opportunities they need to learn and grow into new roles.  This is a disconnect with significant potential impacts to addressing an organizations talent needs of the future.

 

For almost 20 years, Adam has worked with hundreds of organizations in various industries to implement systemic approaches to support effective internal career mobility - empowering employees to take control of their career paths, motivating managers to become talent developers, and drive higher levels of engagement and retention. Adam has allowed organizations to successfully deliver both strategic and just-in-time career mobility to address the ever-changing marketplace for talent, and to align the organizational needs and individual goals and aspirations.

 

As organizations realize that the skill sets of their current workforce are becoming out of sync with future roles, Adam delivers guidance and expertise to support their efforts to shift their talent strategy – through the right combination of career development, redeployment and career readiness – from a workforce that may be replaceable to one that is continually renewable.  

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