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Cori Davis, PhD
Chief People and Culture Officer
Genentech
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Cori Davis is the Chief People Officer at Genentech, a member of the Roche Group. In this role, she leads the strategy to foster an inclusive and inspiring environment where the company’s 13,500 employees can grow, thrive, and unlock their full potential to contribute to patients and society.
Since joining Genentech in 2009, Cori has provided human resources and organizational development support to functions such as drug development, commercial, government affairs, medical affairs and business operations in both U.S. and global roles.
An innovative leader with more than 25 years of human resources experience, Cori brings enterprise thinking, empathy, results orientation and a common sense approach to problem solving. Her current focus is on exploring and implementing flexible ways of working that maximize both individual and organizational performance.
In addition to leading the People & Culture team, Cori is a member of the Genentech Executive Committee and the Roche Global Pharmaceuticals People & Culture Enabling Team, is the Executive Sponsor of the Genentech Diversity Equity and Inclusion Board and is a member of the Genentech Foundation Board of Directors. She also serves on the Executive Committee of the Bay Area Council, a group of business leaders working to ensure the Bay Area is a globally competitive place to work and live.
Prior to Genentech, Cori worked for Microsoft, Deloitte Consulting, and in private consulting. She has a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology.
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Thomas Abraham
Founder
HR2Tech and T-Ventures
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Thomas Abraham is the Founder of HR2Tech and T-Ventures which is a Growth Accelerator for HRTech and SaaS start-ups focusing on business strategy, go to market, strategic partnerships, capital raising and global expansion. His portfolio includes start-ups with products and platforms across HRIS, Learning Technology, Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience, Assessments, Talent Mobility, Gig economy, Mental Wellness and AI.
His expertise has been to guide the growth of HRTech and SaaS start-ups in India and subsequently launch & scale them in the US market.
Thomas has over 30 years of industry experience across Application Software, Digital Information Services, Telecom, Travel, Financial Services, Advertising and Consumer Products. He was the Managing Director, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting and Sage Software based in India prior to his entrepreneurial journey.
Thomas has a YouTube channel ‘Musings with Thomas Abraham’ https://bit.ly/34W8HnW, that is a collection of thought leadership discussions with CHROs, CXOs and Start-up Founders on ‘The Future of Work, HRTech, SaaS & Sales.’ Thomas speaks regularly at events on Technology, SaaS and HRTech. He has co-written “The Power of You” published by Routledge in Nov, 2022.
You can reach him on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommyabe/
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Milton Rogers
Apprenticeship Success Coach
SHRM Foundation
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Milton Rogers is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in apprenticeship programs and workforce development. He has worked as a regulator for apprenticeship programs at the Department of Workforce Development in Wisconsin, and also served as a contracted program and policy analyst for the Department of Corrections, supporting their apprenticeship initiative. Currently, Milton works as an Apprenticeship Success Coach for the SHRM Foundation, where he provides support for the apprentices and supervisors. With his expertise and passion for apprenticeships, Milton is a valuable asset to any organization dedicated to developing a skilled and productive workforce.
Janine Diana
HR Leader
National Association of Tax Professionals
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Angela Rogers
Specialist, Apprenticeship
SHRM Foundation
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Angela Rogers is a Specialist with the HR Registered Apprenticeship Program (HR RAP) at the SHRM Foundation. Angela conducts outreach, partner engagement, and project management to build the SHRM apprenticeship brand. She brings diverse experiences from her well-established career in the public and private sectors.
Previously, Angela was a USDOL, Office of Apprenticeship, recognized Apprenticeship Training Representative (ATR), and State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA), Registered Apprenticeship Program Coordinator with the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Angela managed and oversaw Statewide Registered Apprenticeship Programs in multiple industries. Her oversight significantly led to the expansion of Registered Apprenticeship programs within the state.
Angela received her Master's degree in Public Administration from Kentucky State University and her undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky. In addition, Angela is certified in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Angela is a two-time commissioned Kentucky Colonel, the highest title of honor bestowed by the sitting Governor of Kentucky in recognition of outstanding service to the community, state, and nation.