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Dr.  Di Ann Sanchez, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM – SCP, is the Chief Exceptional Officer of DAS HR Consulting LLC and Sanchez & Associates, a WMBE/HUB-certified firm focused on creative and non-traditional Human Resources programs and Diversity. Dr. Sanchez has over 35 years of experience, is a certified Senior Human Resources Professional (SPHR & SHRM – SCP), and has held executive positions with both private and public companies, including: 
    Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
    United Natural Foods, Inc.
    Burlington Northern Santa Fe
    Boeing Commercial Airplane Group
    American Airlines 
    Delta Technology 

Dr. Sanchez received the 2018 Top Minority Business Leaders Award for Tarrant County. Hispanic Business magazine named her one of the “Top 50 Hispanic Women in Business,” one of the “Top 80 Elite Hispanic Women,” and one of the “Top 100 Latinas in America.” She is also a past SMU Latino Leadership Initiative Advisor. 

She was highlighted in the Hispanic Journal Magazine, recognizing her human resources and diversity accomplishments at American Airlines. She has also been featured in USA Today to improve the employment verification process and encourage comprehensive immigration reform.  

Dr. Sanchez has spoken at the SHRM National Conference, Talent Management, and National Diversity and Inclusion. She has also spoken at several SHRM and Business Chapters and has been featured in many publications as a national Human Resources and Diversity expert. She is also a SHRM National Speakers Bureau Member. Dr. Sanchez actively participates in the SHRM Voice of Work Research Panel. 

Transformation that leads to breakthrough success has been a theme throughout Urs’ world-spanning career.  Urs is a highly successful ultra-endurance champion. He has also served as a professor at various universities worldwide and has been widely published. During his 20+ years as an executive coach, Urs has coached 350+high-profile leaders across four continents and has become a sought-after leadership keynote speaker transforming audiences around the globe.  In 2017, Urs served as Military Peacekeeping Commander in the Balkans— at age 50. Most recently, at age 54, he served as a UN Military Peacekeeper in the Middle East.

Transformation that leads to breakthrough success has been a theme throughout Urs’ world-spanning career.  Urs is a highly successful ultra-endurance champion. He has also served as a professor at various universities worldwide and has been widely published. During his 20+ years as an executive coach, Urs has coached 350+high-profile leaders across four continents and has become a sought-after leadership keynote speaker transforming audiences around the globe.  In 2017, Urs served as Military Peacekeeping Commander in the Balkans— at age 50. Most recently, at age 54, he served as a UN Military Peacekeeper in the Middle East.

Suzanne Lemen is the founder and CEO of Dynamic Corporate Solutions, Inc, one  of  the  region’s largest human resources consulting and recruitment firms, specializing in providing HR solutions for businesses small and large. She is an expert in the Human Resources function with more than 38 years of experience, a Bachelor’s Degree in HR and Psychology, and a Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Suzi was recognized as the Entrepreneur of the Year in 2005 and Jax Chamber Small Business Leader of the Year in 2008. DCSI has been named one of the fastest growing businesses in the nation by Inc. 500 magazine and amongst the top 20 growth companies by the Jacksonville Business Journal.

Suzanne Lemen is the founder and CEO of Dynamic Corporate Solutions, Inc, one  of  the  region’s largest human resources consulting and recruitment firms, specializing in providing HR solutions for businesses small and large. She is an expert in the Human Resources function with more than 38 years of experience, a Bachelor’s Degree in HR and Psychology, and a Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Suzi was recognized as the Entrepreneur of the Year in 2005 and Jax Chamber Small Business Leader of the Year in 2008. DCSI has been named one of the fastest growing businesses in the nation by Inc. 500 magazine and amongst the top 20 growth companies by the Jacksonville Business Journal.

Jeff Harry combines positive psychology and play to heal workplaces, help teams build psychological safety and assist individuals in addressing their biggest challenges by embracing a play-oriented approach to work.  Jeff was selected by BambooHR & Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers and has been featured in the NY Times, Mashable, Upworthy, Huffpost, Shondaland, Wired, NPR, NatGeo, & Forbes.  Jeff has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day.  Over the past 15 years of facilitation and speaking, Jeff’s main goal has been to help work suck less by assisting leaders in building a playground workplace atmosphere that motivates their staff to do their most vibrant work.

Steve Mellor is an ICF PCC-certified Executive Coach and has coached high performers for 2 decades such as elite athletes, business owners, executives, and emerging leaders. As the owner of Career Competitor Coaching, Steve oversees coaching and workshop facilitation that ensures clients invest in their optimal selves when pursuing optimal performance. As a speaker, it is Steve’s mission to educate, equip, and empower audiences to make lasting investments into their personal growth, performance mindset, and culture development. An author, a podcast host, a devoted husband, and a committed embarrassing dad to his two children, Steve is the coach who realizes his potential by helping you realize yours

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.