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Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 7:30am to Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 5:00pm
 
Monday, October 30, 2023 - 7:00am to 5:00pm
Tamara Tamara Cooksey
Chief People Officer
Ingenio
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Tamara Cooksey is the CPO of Ingenio, where she is responsible for overseeing the global people operations function with a focus on culture and integrated change management. She has over 15 years of experience helping early-stage companies grow, develop, and retain top talent. Tamara has a strong combination of business acumen and emotional intelligence, which has resulted in her ability to be a results-driven leader who emphasizes relationship-building skills and creative problem-solving. She is extremely passionate about building people programs and culture initiatives to create positive, diverse, and supportive work environments that keep employees engaged, allowing them to reach their full potential. 

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Miriam Connaughton
Chief People and Experience Officer
SIMPPLR
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A seasoned leader with over three decades of business and human resources (HR) experience, Miriam joins Simpplr to run and scale the people function and amplify Simpplr's employee experience (EX) and HR presence and voice in the market. Miriam previously consulted with Simpplr on product development, sales, and marketing, bringing an impactful HR perspective and advancements to all these areas.

"We are on a mission to transform the work experience for billions of people across the world," said founder and CEO, Dhiraj Sharma. "Miriam is already a key contributor to Simpplr. I've been inspired by the breadth and depth of expertise she has brought to Simpplr as a consultant. With Miriam as our Chief People and Experience Officer, our team, our solution, and our customers will all benefit. Simpplr is growing from strength to strength."

Before joining Simpplr, Miriam ran a successful HR consulting business. Prior to her consulting business, she was a partner in EY's People Advisory business and held senior positions for over 20 years with Willis Towers Watson. With her vast experience working across diverse industries, Miriam has helped organizations develop people strategies that effectively tackle intricate and complex challenges, shape employee experience, and navigate the ever-evolving world of work.

"At Simpplr, my two passions - people and technology - converge. By designing technology for the betterment of people's experience at work, we create a virtuous cycle that elevates an organization's business, its people, and the world we live in, said Miriam. "As an advocate of the strategic value of HR, I'm thrilled to channel my passion, experience, and ideas into practical application. I'm excited to be part of the awesome Simpplr team."

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Tran Andrada
Manager of Sales Engineering
Hibob
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Tran Andrada has over 25+ years in the HR and Technology space. She started her professional career in APJ as an HR Specialist and during her journey has held roles as an HR Analyst, Solution Consultant, Account Executive, and People Leader leading cross functional teams. Tran has experience with and managed business applications such as PeopleSoft, UltiPro, ADP’s myriad of systems (EV4, EV5, PayForce, WFN, Vantage) as well as services. Tran’s HR tech experience has been with Peoplesoft, UltiPro, ADP and last but not least, Workday’s full Suite of HCM solutions. She has worked in many industries which include: airlines, banking, retail, PEO, and technology. She now leads the Sales Engineering Team at Hibob for the Americas.

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Desiree Navarro, MBA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
CHRO
Shodair Children’s Hospital
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Desireé Navarro is a seasoned human resources executive and dedicated community advocate, whose remarkable journey is defined by her unwavering commitment to leadership, both in the corporate world and within various volunteer organizations. With a diverse range of experiences, Desireé has emerged as an influential force in the field of human resource management, change management, and employee development.

 

Desireé is the Chief Human Resource Officer for Shodair Children’s Hospital, a non-profit hospital in Montana specializing in psychiatric care for children and adolescents along with a nationally recognized genetics program providing care for all ages. Desireé has a Master of Business Administration from The University of Liverpool, a Bachelor’s from the University of Montana Western, and is both SHRM-SCP and SPHR certified.  Desiree’ was recently recognized as the 2023 Montana Human Resource Leader of the Year.  She currently serves as the Membership Advisory Council Representative for SHRM representing the Pacific West Region.

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Moderator: 
Marielle Smith, SHRM CP
People and Talent Leader, Immediate Past Chair, SHRM NorCal Community
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Marielle Smith is a seasoned People and Talent Leader who specializes in growth-stage technology businesses. Marielle has built and scaled the HR and Talent Acquisition functions at companies like Apigee (acquired by Google), GoodHire (acquired by Checkr), and Narvar. Her professional passions include growing talent management frameworks to scale, building a culture of engagement and accountability in remote and distributed teams, mentoring HR/talent professionals, coaching leaders, and building manager support programs. When she’s not working, you might find Marielle leading volunteer efforts for the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), making pottery, skiing, or reading.

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 9:00am to 10:00am
Shannon Bayer
Sr. Director Enterprise Solutions Operations
SHRM
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Shannon Bayer, JD, is a Principal Consultant with over a decade of consulting and facilitation experience. Shannon brings in-depth expertise and a passion for designing and implementing programs focused on advancing women in leadership—and empowering each leader with the knowledge they need to transform how they show up in their role and drive change in their organization. Shannon has led strategic engagements across a variety of industries, ranging from government to financial services, healthcare, insurance, and consumer products and goods. 

As a keynote speaker, Shannon brings stories from her personal leadership journey to the forefront, connecting her real-life experiences and work with leaders globally to key leadership concepts designed to help participants reflect on their own journey and take control of their path forward. 

Shannon holds a BS in animal science from the University of Vermont and a JD in international law from Suffolk University. 

Shannon was a rower in college and still loves to get on the water when she can. She enjoys spending time outdoors and will travel for a good hike or beach day with her dog and son, Max. Currently, Shannon resides in the greater Indianapolis, IN, area of the US after living in New England for over 25 years. 

 

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Monday, October 30, 2023 - 7:00am to 5:00pm
 
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 7:30am to 12:00pm
 
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 7:30am to 5:00pm
 
Sunday, October 29, 2023 - 1:00pm to 7:00pm
Damien Howard
Chief Enterprise Solutions Officer
Per Scholas
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Damien Howard is the Chief Enterprise Solutions Officer at Per Scholas, responsible for driving revenue across multiple verticals by aligning and optimizing the national nonprofit’s employer engagement and business strategy. He focuses on accelerating growth across multiple markets while providing leadership for many Per Scholas teams. In 2016, Damien co-founded Diverse by Design with the goal of moving conversation into action in the industry Per Scholas knows best: technology. Earlier this year, Damien was welcomed as a Forbes Business Development Council Member and Contributor, sharing his perspective about talent development, business strategy, technology, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and more.

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Delphia Howze
CEO and Founder
D. Howze Solutions, LLC
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As the CEO and Founder of D. Howze Solutions, LLC, a D&I consultancy, Delphia drives innovative strategies to cultivate inclusive workplaces. Mrs. Howze currently serves as Chief Inclusion Officer for a large-scale national organization, spearheading initiatives to promote diversity and foster belonging. With over two decades of distinguished leadership, Delphia possesses extensive expertise in optimizing human capital and D&I frameworks across diverse sectors including retail, banking, energy, logistics, government, and higher education. Her visionary outlook and dynamic leadership continue to shape inclusive environments that empower individuals and propel organizational success.  She has recently emerged as a new author with her new book, "Including You! Leading Inclusion From Where You Are."

 

 

 

 

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 10:30am to 10:50am