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Julie Schweber, SHRM-SCP, has over 18 years of strategic and tactical HR experience in for profit and nonprofit organizations including FedEx and IKON Office Solutions. Prior to joining SHRM, Julie was a senior HR consultant for more than six years and provided Fortune 500 HR expertise to small and midsize organizations. Julie earned her bachelor's degree in human resources with a business minor from Old Dominion University.  Julie enjoys spending time at the beach and hiking.

Kim McNeil, SHRM-SCP is an HR practitioner with 11 years of experience. She spent most of her professional career working in the nonprofit, technology, and federal contractor sectors. Kim is currently a Knowledge Advisor in the Knowledge Center at SHRM. Her expertise includes talent acquisitions, benefits and compensation, global human resources management, employee relations, performance management, and diversity, equity, & inclusion. Kim has a Bachelor of Arts in World Politics from The Catholic University of America.

Jing Wang Herman is the Co-founder of 28Muses. She grew up in Beijing where she practiced Chinese Calligraphy and traditional Chinese ink paintings on rice paper (this is a photo from when she was 6 years old). Previously Jing was named Forbes 30 Under 30 during her 8 years at JPMorgan in investment banking and corporate strategy and was the US CEO of an international tech unicorn.

I began practicing yoga and meditation shortly after a trip to Peru in 2018. Finding the benefits to be life-changing, I journeyed to Asia in the winter of 2020 to pursue further education. I attended a course on Buddhism at the Kopan Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal. Following that I traveled to Rishikesh, India, “the yoga capital of the world.” It was here that I completed a yoga teacher training course at a school on the banks of the sacred Ganges River. Upon returning to the United States I committed myself to sharing these ancient practices with all who seek health and happiness. 
 

Gennady Babankov, J.D. is a Manager of SHRM Exchange Visitor (J-1) Program. Babankov oversees two private sector exchange programs for foreign trainees and interns and helps develop, implement, and promote SHRM benefits portfolio for global mobility and immigration members.

Babankov has more than 20 years of experience building and managing global education and training programs for students and professionals. He has experience in teacher training, study abroad, cross-cultural training, and language acquisition, and has directed field operations in Russia, Central Asia, Middle East, and the Caucasus.

Prior to joining SHRM in 2019, Babankov managed several education and training programs sponsored by the federal government, including the Flagship Overseas Language Program (U.S. Department of Defense), Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program (U.S. Department of State), and the Open World Program (Library of Congress).

Babankov earned his J.D. degree from the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, a master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins University, and a bachelor’s degree from the Lomonosov Moscow State University in Russia.

Babankov has lived in the United States since 1994 and currently resides in Fairfax, VA.

Ms. Jerrika Anderson Edwards is SHRM’s Exchange Visitor Program Senior Coordinator and ARO. Jerrika came to SHRM with more than five years of experience in international education and professional exchanges. After receiving her Bachelor's degree from Scripps College, Jerrika lived in Senegal, South Korea, and China. Jerrika's professional experience includes working as an English language teacher, working with the J-1 intern and trainee program, and most recently working with J-1 and F-1 students. Jerrika completed a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership and Learning from The George Washington University in 2022. She is excited to apply her skills and experience to the SHRM team.

 

Denise Fenrick is a Systems Analyst with over two decades of commitment to the HR Knowledge Center for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).   Denise analyzes, develops, and sustains a spectrum of technologies and resources pivotal to the team's organization and SHRM member support.

Felicia Davis is an author, award-winning leadership coach, speaker and advisor to women leaders. She’s a former HR executive and the CEO and Founder of The Black Women’s Collective. She is a recipient of the prestigious 2020 Martin Luther King ‘Living the Dream’ Award and the impact of her work has featured in The Wall Street Journal and various other media outlets. Known for her one-of-a-kind, no non-sense approach to empowering leaders, she turned down an invitation to be on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Hey there, I'm Ricky Klein! I've delved deep into the realm of sustainable gardening and herbal wonders. As a recognized State of Vermont Subject Matter Expert, my focus centers on regenerative practices in home gardening, emphasizing the importance of pollinators, soil vitality, and transforming lawns into thriving gardens. Sharing my knowledge is a joy, especially when it comes to herbal foraging and crafting teas and unique blends from nature's gifts. Join me in our Tea Garden Workshop for an immersive journey into regenerative gardening and the delightful art of concocting fresh, garden-infused teas.

Rich Tafel is a strategist whose passion is to build bridges between unlikely partners to create successful coalitions to solve the most significant challenges of our day. He works at the intersection of faith, business, and policy.

A minister by training, Rich is the pastor of the Church of the Holy City in Washington, DC, where his ecumenical ministry translates spirituality for a rising generation. He focuses on addressing toxic polarization by offering training to leaders in his Cultural Translator model. A graduate of Harvard Divinity School, he served as an Assistant Minster at Harvard’s Memorial Church. Today, he serves on the governing board of the National Council of Churches.

Rich is a pioneer in the social entrepreneur field, having provided strategy to over one hundred social ventures. He facilitated the nation’s first statewide social entrepreneur competition for Michigan. He strategically supported creating the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. He co-founded the Workplace Wellness Council of Mexico and SameSky Health, which connect patients with doctors in their language using a phone app. Today, he is the Director of Social Capital Advisers at Marcum LLP in Washington, DC, where he works with for-profit and nonprofit entities to build business models to create transformative change.

He has long sought to bridge the divide in the public policy sphere in America in Washington, DC, building successful right-left coalitions in the battle to treat AIDS and support same-sex marriage. He served as Adolescent Health Director for the State of MA.

He has led programs at Pepperdine School of Public Policy, Johns Hopkins University, and today serves as a Senior Fellow at George Washington University’s Center for Excellence in Leadership. He is the President of the board of directors of Citizen’s University, a national organization focused on educating the rising generation on civic engagement.