People & Talent Management

Tisha Danehl is the SVP of Ecosystem Partnerships at LHH Recruitments Solutions. She is responsible for the growth and acceleration of human capital & talent solutions within the LHH verticals:  LHH Recruitment Solutions, LHH Career Transition and LHH Leadership Development.    She collaborates with US Sales leaders to identify opportunities across the Adecco Group Family of Brands ( LHH, Akkodis & Adecco) to create tailored solutions for companies across the US.  Prior to her current role, Tisha lead the charge with Ajilon’s brand expansion to 3 thriving practice areas today -Human Resources, Supply Chain and Healthcare.  With 20+ years of experience in the staffing industry, Tisha has developed a passion for connecting and collaborating!

As SVP, Head of Enterprise, Gretchen leads sales and delivery for General Assembly's upskilling, reskilling, and talent solutions business. General Assembly's products enable workforce transformation for the technology teams of global enterprises like Disney, Accenture, and Adobe.

Gretchen has spent the last 7 years at organizations developing innovative models to address the global tech skills gap. Prior to working in the education and talent space, she started her career in investment banking, and thus has first-hand knowledge of the grit required to execute a career pivot. She's passionate about unlocking the potential of every individual and every team to thrive in today's rapidly-evolving world of work.

Senior leader in education technology with a proven track record of supporting enterprise clients. My team develops and implements learning solutions that support organizations’ strategic goals.

As a former systems administrator and instructional designer, my technical knowledge and people skills drive a systems approach when I conduct needs assessments and design solutions. My focus is building sustainable options for my clients that are adaptive to evolving needs and challenges.

In my current role with Open LMS, I work with three learning management systems building solutions for clients in higher ed, non-profit, government, and corporate sectors.

Dr. Dieter Veldsman is a renowned figure in the field of organizational psychology and HR, with a distinguished 15-year career in Strategic HR, Organizational Design, and Development. Throughout his professional journey, he has held key positions, including Group Chief Human Resource Officer, People Effectiveness Executive, and Principal Consultant, allowing him to make impactful contributions to organizations across regions like EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.

Dr. Veldsman's expertise in the HR sector has earned him prestigious recognition, including the 'Chief HR Officer of the Year' by the CHRO SA Society in 2021 and the 'Practitioner of the Year Award' by the Society for Industrial Psychology South Africa in 2018.

As a sought-after speaker at global conferences, he delves into crucial topics such as HR, The Future of Work, and Organizational Development. Additionally, he hosts "The HR Dialogues," a compelling videocast where he engages with leading HR professionals worldwide, sharing valuable insights and experiences. Over the last 12 years, he has spoken at over 100 conferences and published over 80 articles on HR and the future of work. 

Currently serving as the Chief HR Scientist at the Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR), Dr. Veldsman is dedicated to spearheading thought leadership, subject matter expertise, and research initiatives to empower and educate 100,000 HR professionals by 2025.
 

As an accomplished HR professional, Jennifer is experienced in the areas of linking business strategy to leader and colleague development and engagement. She is an advocate of corporate social responsibility, has progressive leadership skills and the ability to motivate and influence others. Jennifer is a creative thinker, has a global mindset, and the ability to lean in and lead in changing environments. 

Jennifer finds inspiration in nature, music, and her family. She finds balance by spending time with a good read on her front porch as well as exploring new restaurants with her husband in the Chicagoland area. 

Jennifer’s career includes over 25 years of experience in various industries including financial services, data, and market measurement, higher education and most recently with American Express Global Business Travel where she holds the role of Director Global Talent Management. 

Key career highlights:

• Leadership Skills: Successfully led cross-functional teams, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Decision-Making Skills:  Has the ability to analyze complex situations and make informed decisions which has contributed to improved HR processes.
• Communication Skills: Facilitated engagement insight reviews, development sessions, conflict resolution sessions - she excels in effective and meaningful communication.

Whether collaborating with colleagues or engaging with stakeholders, Jennifer brings enthusiasm and professionalism to every interaction. Want to connect and learn more? Drop her a note. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-macadlo-she-her-9429416
 

Daniel brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective to the table. He has worked in various capacities across multiple continents, providing strategic HR consulting services to organizations of all sizes. His expertise lies in understanding the unique challenges and opportunities that come with managing a diverse workforce. Dan specializes in developing and implementing HR policies and practices that not only comply with local labor laws but also align with the company’s overall business strategy.

Stephanie Morris is the Head of Sales for LHH’s North America Leadership Development practice.  With a master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and over thirty years in the human capital consulting space, Stephanie has advised and helped numerous organizations align talent strategies to drive business priorities.  Her passion lies in working closely with clients to architect solutions with particular focus on illuminating insights from psychometric assessments and building leadership development experiences. Stephanie recently shifted gears from leading the consulting group to now leading sales and has found yet another passion to add to the list – leading, supporting and collaborating with seasoned sales professionals! When schedule permits, Stephanie enjoys visiting her four children, traveling from Chicago to France!

Studies show that more than two-thirds of employees are not satisfied with career prospects at their company, and do not know the best ways to develop their skills for the roles of the future. Unfortunately, less than a third of all employees state that their organization’s culture supports a culture of mobility.  While senior leaders believe they are doing a good job of providing resources for career and skills development for their organization, the employees they lead are just as certain they are not getting the opportunities they need to learn and grow into new roles.  This is a disconnect with significant potential impacts to addressing an organizations talent needs of the future.

For almost 20 years, Adam has worked with hundreds of organizations in various industries to implement systemic approaches to support effective internal career mobility - empowering employees to take control of their career paths, motivating managers to become talent developers, and drive higher levels of engagement and retention. Adam has allowed organizations to successfully deliver both strategic and just-in-time career mobility to address the ever-changing marketplace for talent, and to align the organizational needs and individual goals and aspirations.

As organizations realize that the skill sets of their current workforce are becoming out of sync with future roles, Adam delivers guidance and expertise to support their efforts to shift their talent strategy – through the right combination of career development, redeployment and career readiness – from a workforce that may be replaceable to one that is continually renewable.  

Laura Sherbin is a Managing Director at Seramount and leads Seramount’s Consulting and Learning divisions. Laura is an economist who specializes in the creation of advantage through inclusion and diversity. She built the rigorous data analytics machine and team that have been core to Seramount’s innovative approach to measuring and tracking employee experiences. Most recently, Laura was co-president at the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI) in New York City, a premier think tank and content provider that studies global workplace diversity. She has co-authored several Harvard Business Review articles, has taught Women and Globalization at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, and is known as a leading expert in applying diversity and inclusion data to human behavior in organizations and using such data to quantify how workforce sentiments and satisfaction affect company bottom lines.

Laura holds a BS in math and economics from the University of Delaware and earned her PhD in economics from American University. She currently resides in Irvington, New York, with her husband, their four children, and their dog, Gus.

Dr. Wade Larson is a workforce consultant and human resources executive with 30-years of experience in strategy, leadership enablement, and talent management. His    expertise in HR and leadership helps organizations improve structures, culture, management, and leadership to achieve their goals. As an international speaker, published author, and professor, he strives to help others achieve the best versions of themselves. Wade has worked with hundreds of organizations and thousands of leaders to shift mindsets, innovate programs, and lead change that helps them do more, achieve more, and live their best lives.

Lana Williams is a Program Manager with the SHRM Foundation where she manages The Foundation’s initiatives to support students and emerging professionals, as well as their efforts to expand and diversify the HR sector. She brings a wide range of expertise in social impact and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) from her experience within the nonprofit, advocacy, and corporate sectors.

Prior to this role, she was serving as the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Project Manager for NetApp where she managed the employee business resource groups and evolution of diversity and inclusion programming, as well as increasing employee engagement and belonging initiatives. She also held roles at the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sodexo, and the Human Rights Campaign where she was responsible for the oversight and coordination of the daily activities for the annual Corporate Equality Index and Buying for Workplace Equality Guide.

Lana graduated from The New School in New York City with a MS in Nonprofit Management and a BA from Wake Forest University in North Carolina.

Jennifer is the Vice President of Walmart Academy, the learning arm of the world's largest retailer, where she leads the design and delivery of learning experiences that enable over 2 million associates to build skills for now and the future. She has experience in various learning and development roles at Department of Defense, American Express, Walmart and Sam's Club, where she has launched award-winning programs that have enhanced the learning culture, career development, and performance of the frontline and supply chain workforce.

Jennifer holds an Executive Program for Leadership Acceleration certificate from Harvard Business School Executive Education, a Master's degree in Education from the University of South Florida, and a Bachelor's degree from Florida State University. She has published multiple articles on learning and development topics and has been recognized as a Top 50 Learning and Development Professional and a CLO LearningElite Finalist. She is passionate about creating learning opportunities that empower associates to achieve their career dreams and contribute to the success of the organization.