Marina Galatro, SHRM-SCP
Executive HR Consultant, HR Services
Newfront Insurance Services, LLC
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Marina Galatro brings 25 years of experience as a trusted HR advisor providing strategic consultative services. Her experience combines effective recommendations and support to companies on a variety of topics including federal and state compliance, HR and payroll outsourcing, leave of absence, compensation, paid time off, performance management, policy and procedure development, and training and development.

Marina is passionate about compliance, leave management and assisting companies to develop HR strategies that drive transformation and elevate the workforce experience. She has met with state assembly members to discuss pending workplace legislation and how it may impact the HR profession.

 

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Darcey Groden
Associate
Fisher Phillips LLP
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Darcey Groden is a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) and a member of Fisher Phillips’ Data Security and Workplace Privacy Group and Consumer Privacy Team. Darcey’s privacy practice includes partnering with clients to help them meet their compliance obligations with state consumer privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Darcey advises clients on compliance with national and other state data protection laws, including drafting privacy policies and data protection and sharing agreements. She regularly presents and publishes articles relating to data privacy matters.

 

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Sarah Noll Wilson
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President and Founder
Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc.
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Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. is on a mission to help leaders build and rebuild teams. Our goal is to empower leaders to understand and honor the beautiful complexity of the humans they serve. We create a safe, honest environment, preparing people to deal with real-world conflict, have more meaningful conversations, and create purposeful relationships. Working with organizations that care deeply about their teams and understand the connection between staff development and organizational success, Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. specializes in transforming relationships from good to great. 

With 15+ years in leadership development, Sarah Noll Wilson earned a Master's Degree from Drake University in Leadership Development and a BA from the University of Northern Iowa in Theatre Performance and Theatre Education. Through her work as an Executive Coach, an in-demand Keynote Speaker, Researcher, Contributor to Harvard Business Review, and Bestselling Author of “Don’t Feed the Elephants”, Sarah helps leaders close the gap between what they intend to do and the actual impact they make. She hosts the podcast “Conversations on Conversations”, is certified in Co-Active Coaching, Conversational Intelligence, and is a frequent guest lecturer at universities. In addition to her work with organizations, Sarah is a passionate advocate for mental health.   

 

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Teresa Peterson
Director of Learning and Development
Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc.
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Dr. Teresa Peterson is the Director of Learning and Development at The Noll Wilson Group, and the co-author of the Don’t Feed the Elephants workbook. With over 20 years of experience in teaching, facilitation, and leadership, Teresa specializes in designing and delivering transformative learning experiences that helps leaders show up more powerfully and teams work more effectively.

Teresa holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Northern Iowa and certifications in Conflict Resolution (Cornell University), Immunity to Change Coaching, and Appreciative Inquiry. Her deep expertise allows her to craft thoughtful, accessible programs that help individuals and teams surface hidden dynamics, build trust, and strengthen collaboration.

Known for her grounded presence, masterful facilitation, and ability to listen deeply, Teresa brings both clarity and care to her work. Whether co-creating learning content or leading interactive sessions, she equips leaders with the tools and confidence to tackle complex challenges and create lasting change.

 

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Anthony Isola
Partner
Fisher Phillips LLP
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Anthony an attorney that helps employers with legal issues affecting the workplace, including matters concerning the rapidly evolving subject of employee privacy. In particular, he assists employers with compliance with a variety of privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act. When providing guidance to clients related to legal issues concerning electronic employment data, Anthony draws on his prior professional experience as a software engineer. Anthony is a member of Fisher Phillips’ Privacy and Cyber Practice Group. He also frequently presents and authors articles on topics related to employment and privacy laws.

 

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Mike Bollinger
Global VP of Strategic Initiatives
Cornerstone
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Mike Bollinger is an accomplished executive with 20 years of industry experience. In his current role as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives with Cornerstone, he is responsible for internal research as well as strategy development around outcome-based goals. Mike helped found and currently manages the Cornerstone People Research Lab (CPRL), whose mission is to generate data-driven discoveries about the world of work today and identify emerging trends which will give rise to new work models. Mike also collaborates with Cornerstone clients in an executive capacity as a leader, influencer, and change agent who applies expertise to complex businesses.

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Robert Gibbs
Associate Administrator, Mission Support
NASA
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Dr. Esther Lynn Jackson
CEO
Lynnjac Consulting
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Esther Jackson is based in Michigan as CEO of Lynnjac Consulting along with being a national speaker, instructor in higher education and author. Her speaking presentations include topics such as DEI, emotional intelligence, HR, leadership, and project management. One additional topic that is near and dear to her is adaptability which is also the subject of her first book published by ATD--Adaptability in Talent Development. She holds an AQ Foundations Certification for adaptability along with a Certified Diversity Executive credential near completion. The desire to help empower others keeps her driven to share her gifts and impact the masses.

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Dr. Esther Lynn Jackson
CEO
Lynnjac Consulting
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Esther Jackson is based in Michigan as CEO of Lynnjac Consulting along with being a national speaker, instructor in higher education and author. Her speaking presentations include topics such as DEI, emotional intelligence, HR, leadership, and project management. One additional topic that is near and dear to her is adaptability which is also the subject of her first book published by ATD--Adaptability in Talent Development. She holds an AQ Foundations Certification for adaptability along with a Certified Diversity Executive credential near completion. The desire to help empower others keeps her driven to share her gifts and impact the masses.

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Jeff Smith
Head of Product & Design
15Five
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Jeff Smith believes that experimentation, resilience, and compassion are the keys to solving problems and thriving at work and in life. As Head of Product at 15Five, he leverages his doctorate in Cognitive Psychology and previous leadership roles in learning and development, strengths-based assessments, product management and design at Bandwidth, Toshiba, and IBM, to innovate product offerings and improve business outcomes for every customer. Jeff has co-invented the Aspirational Workplace Transformation Process, and is co-inventor on 15 issued patents regarding the future of user experience, productivity, and customer experience. Jeff authored the Amazon #1 Best-Seller, The Meaningful Manager: How to Manage What Matters. Follow him on LinkedIn and on Twitter @jeffsmithphd.

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Joan Peterson
Vice President
Bluepoint
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Monday, June 12, 2023 - 4:15pm to 4:45pm