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.

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.

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.

Shawna Corden excels in building better leaders and fostering a coaching culture. She combines her 23+ years of Fortune 10 experience, with her 15+ years of Leadership excellence. She is well positioned to coach Leaders with credentials in Coaching, Project Management, and Change Management.  She is an Executive Coach, Faculty Member, PMP, and Change Leader.  She is the author of Coach Culture: A Playbook for Winning in Business and Meet Me in the Middle: A Guide to Overcoming & Preventing Polarization in the Workplace. Her podcast Playbook for Performance is available on all platforms including YouTube.

Ravi Tandra is the CEO & Founder of ProvenBase, An intelligent sourcing solution that is intentionally inclusive, elevating diverse, disabled, and underrepresented talent in an ethical and unbiased manner. With 13+ years of software development and business process analysis experience and a strong passion for DEI, he brings innovative perspectives to his work. He helps organizations develop effective talent strategies and offers nimble solutions to complex challenges, prioritizing diversity as a critical factor in finding the best talent.

Ravi's passion for helping those in need, coupled with his "be the solution" mindset, sets him apart and makes a meaningful impact.

Lauren Daming is an employment law attorney and Certified Information Privacy Professional who focuses her practice where privacy concerns intersect with the workplace. Her experience includes advising human resources professionals and representing employers in privacy-related employment litigation. She frequently writes, presents, and counsels clients on the use of new workplace technologies such as artificial intelligence, facial recognition, biometrics, electronic monitoring and surveillance, and employee data collection.