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Ash Beckham helps high-performing individuals and teams realize the freedom that comes from embracing their authentic selves so they can thrive both independently and collectively.  Ash is a bold, dynamic presenter who speaks about empathy, respect, and the power of having real conversations. Online videos of her TEDx talks "Coming Out of Your Closet" and "Owning Your Duality" and her Boulder Ignite speech "I am SO GAY" have gone viral with more than 15 million YouTube views. Ash reaches millions as her inspiring speeches are experienced in classrooms, boardrooms, and auditoriums worldwide.  

Dana Scarcella is a high energy leadership coach, trainer, and former CHRO. She specializes in creating high performance teams and phenomenal company cultures to attract and retain top talent. She helps leaders achieve extraordinary results by understanding human psychology and behavioral economics.
 
Dana has what most consultant's do not - real world industry experience. She held HR leadership roles in 8 different industries, including world class organizations like PepsiCo, DuPont, Chemours, Teva Pharmaceuticals and iCIMS. As an HR veteran with almost 20 years of experience leading change and transformation, she understands the first hand the challenges that employees and managers face during project implementations.  

After an illustrious corporate career, Dana set out to redefine leadership consulting by incorporating a holistic framework that considers not just professional success, but also individual happiness and fulfillment.  Her methodology emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, building on strengths, and creating systems and habits to achieve goals.  Every program is backed by scientific research, while understanding that because everyone's journey is unique, different strategies are required.  

Dana has coached leaders at all levels, from first time managers to the C-suite, and holds the highest certification from The Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM). She also holds certifications in Korn Ferry Leadership Architect, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Predictive Index, Six Sigma, and change management.  Dana holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Relations from Rutgers University.  She resides in the Philadelphia suburbs with her spouse and two children.

Bethany Adams has more than 15 years of experience in HR and education.  She began her career working in learning & development and human resources in the restaurant and retail industries. She has experience in both small, privately-owned businesses and large, Fortune 500 organizations. Bethany holds a BA in Psychology, MA in Organizational Management, the SHRM-SCP certification, and is a Certified Genos International Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. She currently teaches at Villanova University in the Graduate Programs in HR Development.  Bethany has spoken at a variety of conferences throughout the country and leads corporate training on topics including emotional intelligence, DEI, and strategic HR.  Bethany hosts an HR podcast called HR Tea.

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.

Kim Lear is a writer, researcher, and the founder of Inlay Insights. She is known for skillfully weaving eye-opening statistics, insightful stories, and relevant case studies to make presentations come alive. Previously, Kim was the content director at BridgeWorks, a research firm dedicated to generational and millennial trends. Her undergrad research focused on baby boomers and longevity, and her post-grad work centered on millennials and social media trends. She is currently in her ninth year of a longitudinal study on leadership.

Kim was recently named one of today’s best speakers by Meetings and Conventions Magazine, and she appeared as keynote speaker before some of the most renowned companies in the world. She has received rave reviews from clients such as American Express, Cisco Systems, Deloitte, Disney, General Mills, LinkedIn, Mastercard, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Wells Fargo, and more.

In addition to speaking, Kim was head of research on the book Gen Z @ Work. She has written whitepapers on generational wealth transfer, retirement trends, and Gen Z’s impact on higher education. Kim is the writer of the popular Substack, Kids These Days. She has been featured on NPR and national publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, USA Today, and TIME magazine.

She is a highly sought-after generational expert and serves as an advisor to FORE, an AI startup focused on predictive analytics for attrition. She also volunteers for The 78 Cents Project, an organization dedicated to helping young women develop strong presentation skills.

When not delving into the minutia of human behavior, Kim can be found spending time with her husband and daughters in Minneapolis.

Kevin England, Ph.D. is a consultant, coach, facilitator, and educator in Human Resource Management (HRM), with focus areas in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), talent development, employee engagement, people analytics, and organizational culture. His career has included internal HRM roles, individual coaching, organizational consulting, teaching at the university level, and higher education administration.

Today Kevin helps individuals, teams, and organizations leverage their strengths in the workplace to realize their infinite human potential.

Dr. England holds the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential, along with SHRM Specialty credentials in Inclusive Workplace Culture, People Analytics, Talent Acquisition, Workplace Investigations, and Total Rewards.

Cornell focuses on expanding equity and inclusion strategies and policies across The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) and its member companies. Cornell leads the strategy that positions CEWD to be a world class, benchmark company for sustainable diversity, equity, and inclusion and align these values with the enterprise’s business objectives. Cornell oversees the implementation of initiatives focused on change efforts to ensure the development of more diverse, equitable, and inclusive energy workplaces. CEWD’s commitment to advancing DEI is rooted in the belief that diversity of experience, backgrounds, and perspectives leads to better outcomes for our members, employees, and communities we serve. Cornell is responsible for the creation and implementation of CEWD’s internal and external diversity, equity, and inclusion global strategy and initiatives as well as expanding the Urban Energy Jobs Program, a joint initiative between The National Urban League and CEWD to increase diversity in the industry’s workforce.

Prior to joining CEWD, Cornell was the Head of DEI where he was instrumental in the growth of the DEI programs and initiatives for Centuri Group, Inc. While with Centuri, Cornell successfully launched programs that contributed to a sustainable more inclusive workforce, oversaw ERG initiatives and the DEI Council for the enterprise, and was a member of various councils that focused on industry diversification.

Cornell is also very passionate about philanthropy and grass root relationships. Powered by this passion, he currently serves on the board for KIPP DC, The L.E.A.D. Fund and development committee for The Appellate Project making a difference in the lives of tomorrow’s leaders!

Denise Hamilton is an author, speaker and consultant who focuses on the people side of change. Whether it’s remote work, AI or a diversifying workforce, today's leaders need new skills to navigate our rapidly changing world. Denise leverages her 25 years of executive experience with Fortune 500 organizations like AOL and CBRE to provide solutions that support employees and the bottom line. Denise is an irrationally optimistic believer in our ability to solve problems rather than just name them. Her superpower is the ability to discuss challenging topics and come out of the other side with positive direction and solutions. She uses this gift to
lead workshops, design education programs, and coach senior leaders. She equips leaders to build and retain future-ready teams that thrive in dynamic environments. Denise's goal is to empower individuals and teams to mine and close the gender gap, understand differences, resolve conflict, and become better allies. Her clients include household names, like Meta, ExxonMobil, Hines, Amazon, Shell, the United Nations, and the WNBA. Denise was featured by the New York Times as a nationally recognized expert in social audio and has been featured on the Apple Store, Harvard Business Review, MSNBC's Morning Joe, MIT Sloan Management Review, FOX, CBS, NBC, Newsweek and on many other outlets. Denise's book, Indivisible: How to Forge Our Differences Into a Stronger Future, is available for purchase now.

Ally Love is founder & CEO of Love Squad, Renowned Peloton Instructor, Today Show On-Air Contributor, Host of Netflix’s Dance 100, and Former NBA Host. Love is a multi-hyphenate trailblazer of the slash generation. In 2015, Love founded the Love Squad community to empower women through the facilitation of motivational and educational conversations. Her ultimate unwavering goal is to position those around her to step into their power through the convergence of articulation and conversation. 

Ally has co-hosted the third hour of the Today Show, and continues to make weekly appearances. She has been a correspondent at the US Open in Flushing Meadows, a host for the inaugural Jopwell Talks featuring Gayle King, a host for WE Day Official for the United Nations, as well as moderated Chicago Ideas Week. Love hosted for the Brooklyn Nets for 11 seasons and emceed for the NBA All-Star weekend in New York and the NBA draft as well as many more prestigious and exciting events. Ally has also landed numerous national ad campaigns for brands including BodyArmor, Verizon, and more. 

Dedicated to empowering people in their pursuit of natural wellness, Ally is a Certified Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. As a Peloton instructor, Ally's mission is to empower, encourage, and uplift. Ally has a well-rounded knowledge of sports, fashion, health and wellness, and is passionate about tackling global issues. Entrepreneur, host, motivational speaker, fitness instructor, fitness instructor, and all around BOSS, Ally Love is an inspirational powerhouse who proves you can truly do it all.