Priya Ramanathan
VP of Government and Workforce Partnerships
General Assembly
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Priya is the VP of Government and Workforce Partnerships at General Assembly, focused on developing innovative public-private partnerships that build accessible pathways to GA’s industry leading digital skills training. Priya began her public sector and workforce development career in New York, working in strategy roles for government and non-profit organizations, including at the NYC Department of Small Business Services and the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation. Prior to GA, Priya was the VP of Growth and Strategy at Per Scholas, growing national campus operations from eight to 17 campuses and project managing investment initiatives that will allow Per Scholas to grow to 25 campuses and 10,000 learners trained nationally by 2025. Priya began at Per Scholas in 2015 managing its program operations in both the Bronx and Brooklyn. In her work, Priya is committed to lifting up nontraditional educational pathways that are focused on skills of the future and remove barriers to economic prosperity for diverse talent that still remain grossly underrepresented across growing industries, like technology.Priya received her BA at the George Washington University and her Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College.

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Merabeth Martin
COO & President
Interapt Skills
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Merabeth Martin, COO & President of Interapt Skills, is a dedicated community advocate with more than two decades of executive leadership and talent development experience. With deep passion to empower individuals and foster community growth, Merabeth is committed to creating an environment where people feel they belong, the work they do has meaning, and that – at the end of the day – there is a strong sense of purpose and satisfaction.

As COO, Merabeth leverages her expertise to streamline operations, enhance organizational efficiency, and maximize the impact of Interapt’s programs and initiatives. With a strategic mindset and a collaborative approach, Merabeth is committed to building equitable pathways and driving transformative change to create high-impact experiences for clients and partners alike.
Merabeth's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Indiana University with a Master’s degree in human resources & business management. A proud Louisville native, she now calls Jacksonville (FL) home, where she resides with her husband and three children.

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Merabeth Martin
COO & President
Interapt Skills
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Merabeth Martin, COO & President of Interapt Skills, is a dedicated community advocate with more than two decades of executive leadership and talent development experience. With deep passion to empower individuals and foster community growth, Merabeth is committed to creating an environment where people feel they belong, the work they do has meaning, and that – at the end of the day – there is a strong sense of purpose and satisfaction.

As COO, Merabeth leverages her expertise to streamline operations, enhance organizational efficiency, and maximize the impact of Interapt’s programs and initiatives. With a strategic mindset and a collaborative approach, Merabeth is committed to building equitable pathways and driving transformative change to create high-impact experiences for clients and partners alike.
Merabeth's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Indiana University with a Master’s degree in human resources & business management. A proud Louisville native, she now calls Jacksonville (FL) home, where she resides with her husband and three children.

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Priya Ramanathan
VP of Government and Workforce Partnerships
General Assembly
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Priya is the VP of Government and Workforce Partnerships at General Assembly, focused on developing innovative public-private partnerships that build accessible pathways to GA’s industry leading digital skills training. Priya began her public sector and workforce development career in New York, working in strategy roles for government and non-profit organizations, including at the NYC Department of Small Business Services and the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation. Prior to GA, Priya was the VP of Growth and Strategy at Per Scholas, growing national campus operations from eight to 17 campuses and project managing investment initiatives that will allow Per Scholas to grow to 25 campuses and 10,000 learners trained nationally by 2025. Priya began at Per Scholas in 2015 managing its program operations in both the Bronx and Brooklyn. In her work, Priya is committed to lifting up nontraditional educational pathways that are focused on skills of the future and remove barriers to economic prosperity for diverse talent that still remain grossly underrepresented across growing industries, like technology.Priya received her BA at the George Washington University and her Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College.

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Walter Lewis
Owner and Fitness Consultant
Walter Lewis Fitness Solutions LLC (WLFS)
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Walter Lewis, owner of Walter Lewis Fitness Solutions, LLC (WLFS) has trained and coached over 7100 individuals to achieve optimal health and fitness. His list of clients includes corporations, busy professionals, executives, CEOs, seniors, pageant competitors, adults, children, and young adults.

In 2011, he helped Gaylord National Harbor Hotel become 2nd ranked Healthiest employer with his corporate bootcamp. He’s been the wellness and fitness coach for the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) since 2012. His programs at SHRM include Bootcamp, Couch to 5K class, Lunch and Learn Lectures, and Mid-day Stretch, webinars, and virtual bootcamp. Other corporate clients include Mitre, Boeing, Vitamin Shoppe, and Westin Hotel.

Walter is the author of several books including “Momentum” How to Build Resilient Self Control and Crush Your Health and Fitness Goals; and “The 4 Healthy Habits of The Highly Effective Busy Professional.

His credentials include the following:

  • RRCA Certified Running coach
  • National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT)
  • American Council on Exercise Personal Training (ACE)
  • Certified Wellness Coach (endorsed by College of Sports Medicine)
  • BA, Business Administration from Averett University
  • MS, Information Management from Marymount University

WLFS BY THE NUMBERS

  • Number of clients trained: 7100
  • Years in Business: 17
  • Average Weight Loss for Clients: 55 pounds
  • Average Body Fat Loss for Clients: 13.5%
  • Average Time Clients Spend with WLFS: 5 years
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Saturday, November 18, 2023 - 5:30am to 6:30am
Walter Lewis
Owner and Fitness Consultant
Walter Lewis Fitness Solutions LLC (WLFS)
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Walter Lewis, owner of Walter Lewis Fitness Solutions, LLC (WLFS) has trained and coached over 7100 individuals to achieve optimal health and fitness. His list of clients includes corporations, busy professionals, executives, CEOs, seniors, pageant competitors, adults, children, and young adults.

In 2011, he helped Gaylord National Harbor Hotel become 2nd ranked Healthiest employer with his corporate bootcamp. He’s been the wellness and fitness coach for the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) since 2012. His programs at SHRM include Bootcamp, Couch to 5K class, Lunch and Learn Lectures, and Mid-day Stretch, webinars, and virtual bootcamp. Other corporate clients include Mitre, Boeing, Vitamin Shoppe, and Westin Hotel.

Walter is the author of several books including “Momentum” How to Build Resilient Self Control and Crush Your Health and Fitness Goals; and “The 4 Healthy Habits of The Highly Effective Busy Professional.

His credentials include the following:

  • RRCA Certified Running coach
  • National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT)
  • American Council on Exercise Personal Training (ACE)
  • Certified Wellness Coach (endorsed by College of Sports Medicine)
  • BA, Business Administration from Averett University
  • MS, Information Management from Marymount University

WLFS BY THE NUMBERS

  • Number of clients trained: 7100
  • Years in Business: 17
  • Average Weight Loss for Clients: 55 pounds
  • Average Body Fat Loss for Clients: 13.5%
  • Average Time Clients Spend with WLFS: 5 years
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Friday, November 17, 2023 - 5:30am to 6:30am
Erica Young, SHRM-SCP
Enterprise Solutions Architect
SHRM
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Erica started her career designing and facilitating training for social impact organizations. She quickly realized her calling: arming organizations with the capability needed to evolve. Since joining SHRM four years ago, Erica has held three roles. She began her career at SHRM in Research, then moved onto the founding SHRMLabs team. SHRMLabs explores the intersection of work and technology. Now, Erica oversees the enterprise client experience as the Manager of Solution Architecture.

Erica holds a master’s degree in industrial/Organizational Psychology, with a focus in instructional systems design. She earned her SHRM-SCP and consistently speaks on behalf of SHRM on workplace tech, the future of work, DEIB, and upskilling. Outside of work, you can find Erica tending to her indoor and outdoor garden, and giving her cat, Suki, more attention than she wants.    

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 9:00am to 10:00am
Corrinne M. Hobbs
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She/Her/Hers
Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Employer Market and Strategic Partnerships
Ovia Health
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Corrinne M. Hobbs (she/her) currently serves as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Employer Market and Strategic Partnerships at Ovia Health (a subsidiary of Labcorp). She is a dynamic and visionary business leader who has spent her career at the forefront of driving growth, innovation and transformative change. Corrinne is a changemaker with a passion for crafting winning strategies and an uncanny ability to turn ideas into tangible results. She has a passion for health equity and cultivating strategies that deliver improved health outcomes, market share and profitability. Corrinne has nearly 20 years of healthcare experience within Fortune 50 corporations, federal government, health systems and the tech industry to include CVS Health / Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, Publicis Sapient, Booz Allen Hamilton and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Corrinne is a proud graduate of Clark Atlanta University (BA) and University of Maryland's Smith School of Business (MBA). Outside of work Corrinne is a wife and mother of both a competitive ice hockey player and dancer and also teaches yoga.

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Monday, October 30, 2023 - 12:00pm to 12:20pm
Corrinne M. Hobbs
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She/Her/Hers
Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Employer Market and Strategic Partnerships
Ovia Health
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Corrinne M. Hobbs (she/her) currently serves as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Employer Market and Strategic Partnerships at Ovia Health (a subsidiary of Labcorp). She is a dynamic and visionary business leader who has spent her career at the forefront of driving growth, innovation and transformative change. Corrinne is a changemaker with a passion for crafting winning strategies and an uncanny ability to turn ideas into tangible results. She has a passion for health equity and cultivating strategies that deliver improved health outcomes, market share and profitability. Corrinne has nearly 20 years of healthcare experience within Fortune 50 corporations, federal government, health systems and the tech industry to include CVS Health / Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, Publicis Sapient, Booz Allen Hamilton and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Corrinne is a proud graduate of Clark Atlanta University (BA) and University of Maryland's Smith School of Business (MBA). Outside of work Corrinne is a wife and mother of both a competitive ice hockey player and dancer and also teaches yoga.

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 2:00pm to 2:15pm