Carol Quinn is the world’s leading expert on interviewing and hiring effectiveness. She is the creator of motivation-based interviewing, an interviewing method specifically developed for hiring “High Performers.” She is the author of the #1 SHRM-published book on hiring – and it’s been their #1 best-seller on hiring for the past five years straight. She is passionate about making sure organizations and their interviewers know how to single out those job candidates who will go above and beyond from those merely pretending. But there is one thing that Carol is even more passionate about… and that’s sharing her wisdom with others.

Mary Jo Burfeind has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance and healthcare industries and currently leads Enterprise Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Management and Professional and Executive Learning and Development for HCSC. Her teams are responsible for the design, development and delivery of effective organizational models, learning products and talent services for 16,000+ employees and subsidiaries. Formerly, Mary Jo was a Vice-President in HCSC’s Internal Operations divisions, a Senior Manager of Education Design and Delivery with Allstate Insurance, a Chief Learning Officer for a Midwest healthcare system, and the owner of an independent performance consulting firm.

Mary Jo holds a BA in English, an MA in Human Performance and Training, and has completed post-graduate work in adult education (ABD, Ed.D), with a concentration in human resources and organizational development.

Mary Jo is an Advisory board member of the Healthcare Business Women’s Association, a former board member of the Society of Insurance Trainers & Educators, and a member of the Executive Learning Exchange’s Chief Learning Officer/Chief Talent Officer consortium.

Rogers, CEO of Johnson Publishing Company, LLC, has earned a reputation as one of America’s most successful businesswomen. With a Harvard Business School degree and stellar business experience, Rogers has redefined every leadership position that she has held, while playing a major philanthropic role in the communities in which she has lived. In 2008, President Barack Obama named Rogers as Social Secretary, the first African-American to hold that position.

Matt Grove is a Principal Consultant with Recruiting Toolbox based in Chicago. Matt is an accomplished recruiting leader and speaker who is a storyteller with a unique point of view as a former opera singer and actor. In his presentations, Matt shares his greatest learning experiences (both the highlights and the lowlights!) and helps people see new and better ways of working. He shares What to do and How to do it.

Matt has been a featured speaker and panelist at recruiting conferences and leadership events. He has led live and virtual trainings for a variety of industry organizations and has trained sourcing and recruiting teams in the US, Canada, Europe, India, and South Africa.

Johnny Campbell is a serial disrupter in the world of hiring. As founder and CEO of SocialTalent, the world’s leading hiring skills platform, he works with some of the largest enterprises in the world (such as Intel, IBM and Ikea) to drive hiring excellence in their organizations. Hiring, for Johnny isn't just about finding and hiring great talent, it must include on-boarding and fully engaging new hires for it to be considered truly successful. He has presented these concepts at some of the world’s biggest hiring conferences across the world. His dedication is matched only by his enthusiasm, making him one of the most sought after speakers on the topics of hiring and talent. 

Johnny Campbell is a serial disrupter in the world of hiring. As founder and CEO of SocialTalent, the world’s leading hiring skills platform, he works with some of the largest enterprises in the world (such as Intel, IBM and Ikea) to drive hiring excellence in their organizations. Hiring, for Johnny isn't just about finding and hiring great talent, it must include on-boarding and fully engaging new hires for it to be considered truly successful. He has presented these concepts at some of the world’s biggest hiring conferences across the world. His dedication is matched only by his enthusiasm, making him one of the most sought after speakers on the topics of hiring and talent. 

Chris Hoffman manages the San Diego office for the national labor and employment law firm of Fisher & Phillips LLP. While Chris dedicates a substantial portion of his time to defending employers in class actions and other complex litigation matters, he also spends substantial time assisting clients find practical solutions to their employment issues. A big proponent of preventative efforts, Chris strongly believes that some of his best results assisted clients to avoid litigation. Chris also frequently speaks to employer groups and associations around the country on issues ranging from wage and hour compliance to leave laws and even traditional labor relations.