In-person Pass

Known as the Boss Whisperer®, psychotherapist, corporate executive, executive coach, researcher, professor, speaker, and author, Dr. Laura Crawshaw specializes in researching and coaching abrasive leaders. She has served an international clientele of employers, including over 40 Fortune 500 companies, United Nations organizations, and NASA. She published her first book, Taming the Abrasive Manager: How to End Unnecessary Roughness in the Workplace, in 2007. Dr. Crawshaw founded The Boss Whispering Institute in 2009, whose mission is to stop suffering in the workplace caused by abrasive leaders through research and training.  Her new book is Grow Your Spine & Manage Abrasive Leadership Behavior: A Guide for Those Who Manage Bosses Who Bully.

Dr. Jolene Church is a renowned expert in organizational leadership and human resources, with over 25 years of experience. As a sought-after speaker and founder of DJC Coaching, Consulting and Training, LLC, she specializes in cultivating workplace cultures that harmonize technology with human connection. Dr. Church holds a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and is recognized for her innovative strategies in integrating emotional intelligence and empathy into modern workplace practices. Her insights are pivotal for organizations navigating the challenges of digital transformation. Dr. Church combines real-world experience with a deep understanding of the dynamics of empathy and connection in the workplace.

Carney uses his over 30 years of experience across business, IT, and HR to be a trusted advisor as the CHRO for Carter Bank.

And Paul isn't just all talk; he’s penned his wisdom into his insightful book, Move Your Æ(ash): Know, Grow, and Show Your Career Value. The book launched in 2018 and quickly found its place on the desks of many ambitious professionals. Paul's expertise is not limited to HR alone; he
earned respected accreditation from the Blockchain Council as a Certified Prompt Engineer™ and earned the prestigious Level 2 Award in Wine from WSET.

Hanna Bankier, MA, ACC, Founder and Change Catalyst at Working Solutions Group. Hanna focuses on connecting people to possibilities. She helps organizations realize sustainable results by aligning employee performance with organizational excellence, by  helping build energized and productive teams that can adapt to change and contribute to more positive cultures. In addition to inspiring people to move strategies and plans into action, she adds her insights, knowledge, and capabilities to shape policies, make decisions, and rally enthusiasm for change, usually with a smile. 

Her clients span the worlds of media, manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, non-profits, consulting and marketing. www.WorkingSolutionsGroup.com 

Dr. Jillian McLellan is the vice president of executive assessment at APTMetrics, where she provides human resource consulting for companies in a broad range of industries. She partners with clients on talent solutions to identify and develop leadership talent, from emerging leaders to C-suite executives.

Before joining APTMetrics, Jillian worked at Amazon and T-Mobile creating and validating cutting-edge assessments and selection tools.

Sharell Thomas-Hodge is a dynamic speaker, coach, and consultant.  As CEO of the Sharell Group, her mission is to help individuals connect purpose and passion leading to a career of meaning and profits.  She is a wife, bonus mom of four and woman of faith.  She enjoys reading, singing, traveling, and most importantly spending time with family.  Additionally, Sharell is the Total Rewards Director for the YMCA of Metro Atlanta.  She joined the company in 2020 and is responsible for formulating and executing a strategic approach to compensation, benefits, and incentives that attract and retain top talent.  Prior to joining the Y, Sharell was the Director of Total Rewards at Dekra North America. During her tenure at Dekra she played a significant role in the acquisition of 7 companies and was a key architect in the creation of a total rewards program designed for the newly established safety company. Sharell is a graduate of Devry University and holds an MBA. She is a SHRM Certified Senior Professional.  She has been a featured speaker with Wellspring Living, BLR, HR Jetpack, Quit Commuting Conference and PayScale, just to name a few.  She currently serves on the board of Friends of Refugees and the Atlanta Mission, where she provides human resources expertise.  She currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia but is a proud native of Nassau, Bahamas.

Darrell “Coach D” Andrews, CSP (Certified Professional Speaker) is known by corporations and organizations worldwide as “America’s Passion Coach.” He is one of less than 600 Certified Speaking Professionals worldwide which means that by selecting Coach D to speak at your event you are choosing someone who has met the speaking industry's international measure of professional platform skills. His passionate speeches, professional development workshops and coaching sessions are designed to help individuals become introspective when considering changes needed to improve workplace performance. He customizes all of his events to assure that your needs, whether it’s a company or conference keynote speech, staff development, or an individual coaching session, are met.

Darrell “Coach D” Andrews, CSP (Certified Professional Speaker) is known by corporations and organizations worldwide as “America’s Passion Coach.” He is one of less than 600 Certified Speaking Professionals worldwide which means that by selecting Coach D to speak at your event you are choosing someone who has met the speaking industry's international measure of professional platform skills. His passionate speeches, professional development workshops and coaching sessions are designed to help individuals become introspective when considering changes needed to improve workplace performance. He customizes all of his events to assure that your needs, whether it’s a company or conference keynote speech, staff development, or an individual coaching session, are met.

Joanna Colosimo, M.A., is the Vice President of Workforce Equity and Compliance Strategy at DCI Consulting Group, where she leads a division that consults on OFCCP compliance, pay equity, audit strategies, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She also assists clients with defining their diversity, compliance, and pay equity programs. Joanna presents at conferences on pay equity, diversity, and OFCCP topics and writes for multiple publications. Joanna earned a M.A. degree in I/O Psychology from Radford University and a Bachelor of Business Administration and Psychology from Roanoke College. She holds a SHRM-SCP certification and serves on the Board of WMILG.

Professional Background and Accomplishments:

• 26 years in Human Resources; 17 years in strategic roles
• Served in hospitality/restaurant, retail, distribution, non-profit, education and finance/banking industries
• 2012 Delaware Valley (Philadelphia Metropolitan Area) Human Resources Person of the Year
• 2013-2016 SHRM National Membership Marketing
• Articles and interviews published in HR and Business publications such as Certified, HR Matters Magazine, Recruiter.com and Accelerate
• Keynote speaker for International and U.S. conferences  

Professional Organizations:

• Garden State Council SHRM – Leader, Young Professionals Initiative
• Tri-State HRMA, an affiliate of SHRM – Vice-President