LaDonna Gatlin
Licensed Dance Fitness Instructor
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LaDonna is a licensed dance fitness instructor and has been teaching Zumba and dance classes for Walter Lewis Fitness Solutions since 2018. She has 10 years of experience in professional ballet, tap and jazz dance. She is also a licensed Mixxedfit instructor. Mixxedfit is a people inspired dance fitness program with body weight toning movements. She has been teaching weekly classes at The St. James and Golds Gym in Lorton, VA for two years. LaDonna is also a Registered Oncology Research Nurse for Virginia Cancer Specialists.

SESSIONS:
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 - 5:45pm to 6:30pm
Brad Karsh
Founder and CEO
JB Training Solutions
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Brad is the Founder and CEO of JB Training Solutions. An accomplished public speaker and executive coach, Brad has been featured on CNN, CNBC, and Dr. Phil, and has been quoted in: The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fortune, and USA Today. Brad is also the author of three business books including the critically acclaimed Manager 3.0: A Millennial’s Guide to Rewriting the Rules of Management, which you can read in Mandarin (assuming you can read Mandarin).

Prior to creating JB, Brad spent 15 years at advertising agency Leo Burnett in Chicago. Today, Brad presents for major organizations including Eli Lilly, Securitas, Top Tier Capital Partners, and Saint Laurent. When he’s not enjoying a robust buffet, you can find Brad playing racquetball or drafting the perfect fantasy football roster. Brad is left-handed.

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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
SESSIONS:
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 - 5:45pm to 6:30pm
Jodi Brandstetter
Founder & Lead Facilitator
By Design Brainery
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Jodi Brandstetter is a Brand Positioning Coach specializing in human design and design thinking, empowering HR business consultants to define their business uniquely. With two decades of HR and business experience, Jodi offers tailored strategies for HR consultants to authentically connect with their ideal customers. As an 8-time Amazon Bestselling Author, Jodi lives outside Cincinnati, Ohio, with her family.

SESSIONS:
Monday, April 11, 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
 
Sunday, March 27, 2022 - 8:00am to 4:00pm
 
Saturday, March 26, 2022 - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Tim Sackett, SHRM-SCP
Personal Pronouns
He/Him/His
CEO
HRUTech.com
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Tim Sackett, SCP, is the CEO of HRUTech.com, a leading technical recruiting firm. Tim has over 20 years of combined executive HR and talent acquisition experience working for Fortune 500 companies. Tim is a highly sought-after international speaker on leadership, HR &TA Tech, talent acquisition, and HR execution. Tim is currently a Senior Faculty member with the Josh Bersin Academy. He is also an Angel investor and advisor and sits on multiple HR Technology corporate boards.

Tim is the author of the newly released book The Talent Fix, Vol. 2. He also writes daily on his blog, the Tim Sackett Project. Tim is married to a hall-of-fame wife, has three sons, and his dog Tucker. In 2023, he was named a Top Global HR & Recruitment Influencer by HR Executive. He has more Twitter (X) followers than his 3 Gen Z sons and is sponsored on stage by diet Mt. Dew.

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Katrina Kibben
Personal Pronouns
They/Them/Theirs
CEO
Three Ears Media
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Katrina Kibben is an award-winning writer and keynote speaker known for helping hiring teams write inclusive, unbiased job postings that help them hire the right person faster.

Before founding Three Ears Media, Katrina was a CMO, Technical Copywriter, and Managing Editor for leading companies like Monster.com, Care.com, and Randstad Worldwide. Today, they are frequently featured as an HR and recruiting expert in publications like The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and Forbes.

Kat travels the country in their RV while dividing time between North Carolina, Colorado, and the dogs behind the name Three Ears Media.

SESSIONS:
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Chelsea C. Williams
Founder and CEO
Reimagine Talent Co.
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Chelsea C. Williams is a passionate Entrepreneur, Workplace Educator, and Mentor to the next generation workforce.

As the Founder & CEO of Reimagine Talent Co. she & her team support employers, education institutions, and nonprofits in spearheading multi-generational workforce & talent development solutions rooted in belonging.

She is a frequent contributor to media outlets like CNBC, Fast Company, Investment News, Insider, and Forbes on managing & leading multi-generational teams and engaging & developing Generation Z.

Chelsea's honors include receiving the 2021 Forbes Next 1000 Award for small businesses redefining the American dream and being selected as a 2022 Tory Burch Entrepreneurial Fellow.

 

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Michael S. Cohen, J.D.
Partner
Duane Morris, LLP
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Michael S. Cohen is a partner in Duane Morris’ Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration Practice Group.  Michael concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law training and counseling. He has trained and counseled employers throughout the country on subjects including harassment prevention; diversity, equity and inclusion; combatting implicit bias; performance management; discipline and discharge; hiring and recruiting practices; performance evaluations; FMLA, ADA and FLSA compliance; leave of absence policies; LGBTQ+ issues in the workplace; substance abuse testing; workplace violence; records retention; conducting background checks; and more. Michael also has conducted investigations into claims of harassment and discrimination and has drafted employee handbooks, employment agreements, non-compete agreements and post-termination agreements. Michael regularly conducts in excess of 200 trainings each year.  He has represented clients throughout the country in EEO and other administrative proceedings.

Michael has been cited as a national authority on employment issues by The New York Times, The Associated Press, USA Today, MSNBC.com, HR Magazine, SHRM On-Line, Employment Law 360, Inside Counsel Magazine, as well as many other publications. Michael serves as an Advisory Board Member of GenHERation and as a Board Member of Serve, Inc. Michael is a 1997 magna cum laude graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law and a cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.

SESSIONS:
Monday, April 11, 2022 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm