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Dr. DeLancey Johnson is a transformational leader in progressive HR administration and has a proven track record for providing operational and strategic leadership in all facets of talent management. Currently, Dr. Johnson is the Senior Vice President, Associate Chief Talent Officer for Parkland Health.

Dr. Johnson has over 20 years of HR expertise across international and domestic markets, public and private sectors, and non-profit and for-profit organizations, including multiple health systems in Texas and Florida. He is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, sHRBP, SWP, LDSS) and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).  He holds a Doctor of Business Administration from Northcentral University in Scottsdale, Arizona, a Master of Business Administration from Syracuse University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Edward Waters University where he pledged Phi Beta Sigma.

Dr. Johnson also invests his time serving on the Dallas Regional Chamber Talent Attraction Council, Article of the Year Committee Member for ACHE, and Vice President of the Texas Diversity Council Advisory Board.

Former U.S. Department of Justice attorney Michael Johnson has trained thousands of people on skills for detecting signs of deception and truthfulness, including presenting at dozens of conferences for human resource professionals and other busines executives.  

He has spoken at numerous conferences around the world for HR, legal, law enforcement, and other professionals.  He has provided numerous client-specific sessions for international organizations such as the United Nations (in New York, Congo, and Sierra Leone) and the World Bank, government agencies such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Social Security Administration, and dozens of Fortune 500 companies such as Google and Northrup Grumman.

 As an attorney with the US Department of Justice, Michael was the lead attorney on one of DOJ’s first “pattern or practice” sexual harassment cases.  Michael has served as an expert witness in cases challenging the adequacy of employer’s investigation procedures. 

He is a graduate of Duke University and Harvard Law School.

Former U.S. Department of Justice attorney Michael Johnson has trained thousands of people on skills for detecting signs of deception and truthfulness, including presenting at dozens of conferences for human resource professionals and other busines executives.  

He has spoken at numerous conferences around the world for HR, legal, law enforcement, and other professionals.  He has provided numerous client-specific sessions for international organizations such as the United Nations (in New York, Congo, and Sierra Leone) and the World Bank, government agencies such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Social Security Administration, and dozens of Fortune 500 companies such as Google and Northrup Grumman.

 As an attorney with the US Department of Justice, Michael was the lead attorney on one of DOJ’s first “pattern or practice” sexual harassment cases.  Michael has served as an expert witness in cases challenging the adequacy of employer’s investigation procedures. 

He is a graduate of Duke University and Harvard Law School.

Stephen Massey is a social entrepreneur and co-founder of the Health Action Alliance (HAA), a network of more than 9,000 employers committed to improving health and wellbeing in workplaces and communities across the country. HAA is a trusted source of information and inspiration for tens of thousands of HR and benefits decision-makers who are driven to optimize the human experience of every employee, improve workforce resilience and strengthen public health.

Stephen is also CEO of Meteorite, a social impact firm that builds large-scale private sector coalitions to improve the health of our democracy and communities across the country. Over the past two decades, Stephen has conceived multiple Emmy and Peabody Award-winning campaigns on a wide range of social issues, and he has led impact coalitions with major foundations, employers, government agencies and media organizations in the United States and around the world.

A first-generation Cuban-American, Stephen served as a White House National Security Fellow in the Clinton Administration studied international development and economics at Georgetown, Columbia and Oxford Universities.

Amanta Mazumdar serves as the Head of Total Rewards at Hilton, a global hospitality company. In his role, he is responsible for designing and delivering programs that help team members thrive – at work and beyond. In 2023, Hilton made a significant effort in supporting those dealing with substance use disorders, and helping the leaders who work with them, focusing on providing tools and education while bolstering a culture that addresses the associated stigma. Prior to Hilton, Amanta was a consultant at McKinsey and Co for six years in Chicago and Washington, D.C.

Amanta holds a Bachelors Degree in Engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, a Masters Degree in Management Science from Stanford University, and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.
 

Toni Fleming applies world of work insights, global social and economic trends, and leading-edge innovation to help organizations achieve employer of choice status.

She has invested over 20 years in talent optimization consulting and advisory for global Fortune 100 companies, accessing data analytics and scientific principles to impact employee engagement as a predicter of both psychological and physical safety.

Dr. Felice Carlton is a Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner, Keynote Speaker, and Health Advisor. Dr. Carlton is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and is a well-esteemed Integrative Health Coach certified by Duke University. She is the owner of Felice Carlton Enterprises LLC, a leadership development company specializing in burnout strategy and mindset development.
Her coaching, workshops, retreats, and trainings equip leaders to design a life that includes a balanced mind, body, and spirit. She possesses 15 years of combined nursing and nurse practitioner experience, with awards from the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Her past client roster includes organizations such as Duke Health System, the National Institutes of Health, Society for Human Resources Management, Mecklenburg County government, and the National Association for Women Business Owners.

Dr. Felice Carlton is a Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner, Keynote Speaker, and Health Advisor. Dr. Carlton is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and is a well-esteemed Integrative Health Coach certified by Duke University. She is the owner of Felice Carlton Enterprises LLC, a leadership development company specializing in burnout strategy and mindset development.
Her coaching, workshops, retreats, and trainings equip leaders to design a life that includes a balanced mind, body, and spirit. She possesses 15 years of combined nursing and nurse practitioner experience, with awards from the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Her past client roster includes organizations such as Duke Health System, the National Institutes of Health, Society for Human Resources Management, Mecklenburg County government, and the National Association for Women Business Owners.

Jeanne is CFP® and a CPFA with Strategic Retirement Partners. She serves as a retirement plan consultant and financial wellness educator for companies across the country. Jeanne’s goal is to simplify advice in an over-complicated, jargon-filled industry. She has been interviewed by national publications including Forbes Magazine, Time Magazine, USA Today, The New York Times, CNBC News, etc. She brings an energy and simplicity to complicated topics and is known for the original content she posts on social media. Topics range from personal finance to employer-sponsored plans. You can find her using the hashtag #401klady. Jeanne’s accessible way of providing virtual advice and engagement is creating a more collaborative platform for financial professionals to support each other and their clients in the digital age. She and her team live in Bowling Green Kentucky, but serve clients across the country.

Jeanne is CFP® and a CPFA with Strategic Retirement Partners. She serves as a retirement plan consultant and financial wellness educator for companies across the country. Jeanne’s goal is to simplify advice in an over-complicated, jargon-filled industry. She has been interviewed by national publications including Forbes Magazine, Time Magazine, USA Today, The New York Times, CNBC News, etc. She brings an energy and simplicity to complicated topics and is known for the original content she posts on social media. Topics range from personal finance to employer-sponsored plans. You can find her using the hashtag #401klady. Jeanne’s accessible way of providing virtual advice and engagement is creating a more collaborative platform for financial professionals to support each other and their clients in the digital age. She and her team live in Bowling Green Kentucky, but serve clients across the country.

With over 20 years of experience in Leadership and Human Resources, Julie is in constant pursuit of creating cultures where people love to come to work. Essential to this is a commitment to ensure that team members feel valued, that their feedback and ideas matter and that the work they do has a purpose. 

Focused on people development, Julie leverages her ability to connect with those around her to understand their "why,” and ties their outcomes back to what’s most important.  This results in teams that are highly engaged, that have a strong sense of ownership in the work that they do, and a desire to share in the success of the organization overall.
As a frequent speaker/panelist/podcaster regarding topics such as professional and personal development, leadership, culture, and engagement, Julie shares relatable stories and ideas that are actionable, inspiring others to do the same.