Cynthia Schuler, PHR, SHRM-CP, CPRW, is a human resources professional with more than 20 years of experience.  She has published numerous articles and presented for multiple organizations.  Ms. Schuler has experienced the transformation of human resources, and she has a passion for sharing her experiences with other human resources professionals. 

Ms. Schuler received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, MD, and she received her Master’s Degree from Strayer University in Washington, DC.  She is a member of the Association of Legal Administrators, the Society for Human Resources Management, and the Professional Association of Resume Writers.

Martin Lee is the Human Resources Manager (Singapore & The Philippines) at Baker Hughes, a GE Company, a global industry leader in the delivery of oilfield products and solutions.

Martin has over 14 years of experience delivering Human Resources solutions in Singapore as well as the Asia Pacific Region. His experience includes talent management, talent acquisition, employee development, and industrial relations.

Martin earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the National University of Singapore and an MBA from Lancaster University (UK). He holds graduate diplomas in Human Resources Management as well as Career Coaching. Martin is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and a member of the Society for Human Resource Management.

Mr. Henri Tan is an experienced HR Consultant and training facilitator. He has 18 years of experience in HR primarily from the infrastructure/engineering industries.

Besides sharing his HR expertise through the delivery of HR workshops, Henri Tan provides HR solutions to Singapore’s SMEs (Small-and-Medium Enterprises) with projects ranging from employment compliance, recruitment and selection, performance management, employee engagement and leadership development.

Henri Tan holds a Master of Arts from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), a post Graduate Diploma in Human Capital Management from Singapore Human Resource Institute (SHRI) and a Bachelor of Social Sciences from National University of Singapore (NUS). 

Nancy Cremins joined Globalization Partners in April 2016. Nancy is one of Boston’s top lawyers for startups and entrepreneurial ventures, having been named as a Top 50 Women in Law, one of Boston’s “40 Under 40,” and “Fifty on Fire.” Prior to joining Globalization Partners, Nancy got extensive experience in the areas of employment law and conflict resolution over the past 10 years at firms such as Gesmer Updegrove LLP and Robinson & Cole LLP. Nancy does incredible work within the community supporting female entrepreneurs. She’s the co-founder of an organization called SheStarts, and a board member for several non-profits.

Judy Young is Associate Director at the Executive Education of Cornell University’s ILR School. She is responsible for the instructional design and management of public workshops and custom programs for HR and D&I practitioners seeking to advance their skills and leverage equity and inclusion for organizational effectiveness.  Judy’s focus is on developing and sharing strategies for effectively balancing legal obligations with promising practices that promote respectful and inclusive work environments for all.  Judy’s special interest and expertise include the inclusion of workers with disabilities and veterans and she has assisted many organizations in their efforts to increase the integration of these groups in the workplace. Judy  is a frequent presenter at major diversity, employment, and veteran-focused conferences and she is a member of the speaker’s bureau of the Society of Human Resource Management.   

In his global labor and employment practice, Mike assists clients with policy drafting, internal investigations, compliance advice, restructuring, management training, representation before administrative agencies, and, when necessary, litigation. For the past year, Mike has been imbedded with the legal department of a large international company providing global L&E support and leading internal investigations. He also spent six years in executive roles as Senior L&E Counsel and Director for a large public company. In those roles, he oversaw litigation, selected and managed outside counsel, and oversaw part of the company’s compliance function. Additionally, Mike conducted internal investigations and audit responses, trained management, managed a team of HR professionals, served as lead negotiator in collective bargaining, led the diversity and inclusion program, and represented the company before federal administrative agencies including the NLRB, EEOC, DOL, OFCCP, OSHA, and NRC.

Shayna Balch is a partner in both the Phoenix and Los Angeles offices. She represents employers in employment and labor litigation matters before federal and state courts as well as before administrative agencies. She handles matters across all facets of labor and employment law including employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, restrictive covenants, preventive counseling, employee training, personnel policies, and employment agreements. Shayna has represented clients before trial and appellate courts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Arizona Civil Rights Division, and United States Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel (OSC).

Dr. Autumn Krauss is a Principal Scientist in SAP SuccessFactors’ Human Capital Management Research Team. In her role, she provides scientific support to SAP’s Well-being at Work Initiative focused on operationalizing a culture of well-being and purpose in organizations to enrich the employee experience and drive peak performance.

Previously, Autumn was the Chief Scientist at a global management consulting firm focused on well-being culture transformations. Her research programs have been funded by the SHRM Foundation, the CDC, and NIOSH, and she serves on the External Advisory Committee for the Total Worker Health Center of Excellence at the University of Colorado.

Dr. Wade Larson is a workforce consultant and human resources executive with 30-years of experience in strategy, leadership enablement, and talent management. His    expertise in HR and leadership helps organizations improve structures, culture, management, and leadership to achieve their goals. As an international speaker, published author, and professor, he strives to help others achieve the best versions of themselves. Wade has worked with hundreds of organizations and thousands of leaders to shift mindsets, innovate programs, and lead change that helps them do more, achieve more, and live their best lives.