Keynote Speakers

Phil Gwoke logo

Phil Gwoke

Generational Expert & Strategist of Recruiting and Retaining Millennial Employees

Paul J. Long logo

Paul J. Long

Motivational Speaker & Corporate Culture Changer

Featured Speakers

Torin Ellis logo

Torin Ellis

Diversity Strategist at The Torin Ellis Brand

Miriam Lewis logo

Miriam Lewis

Chief Inclusion Officer at Principal Financial

Member Presenters

Mike Bazinet logo

Mike Bazinet

Director, Talent Acquisition at Affordable Care Inc

Kelly French logo

Kelly French

Veteran Talent Acquisition Program Specialist at United Rentals

Molly Gill logo

Molly Gill

Product Manager at John Deere Financial

James Hairston logo

James Hairston

Manager, US Domestic Talent Acquisition at Abt Associates

Brian Keilson logo

Brian Keilson

Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Abt Associates

Chris Lawrence logo

Chris Lawrence

Talent Systems Analyst at The Walsh Group

Sam Lawson logo

Sam Lawson

Talent Acquisition and Selection Specialist at Colorado Springs Utilities

Jonathan Liepe logo

Jonathan Liepe

Human Resources Supervisor at Colorado Springs Utilities

Brandy Luna logo

Brandy Luna

Director II, Corporate Recruiting at Nelnet

Julie O

Julie O'Hara-Harvey

Sr. AA/EEO Program Manager at Principal Financial

Cheryl Petersen logo

Cheryl Petersen

Americas Region Talent Resourcing Leader at Arup

Guest Presenters

Lori Adams logo

Lori Adams

Senior Policy Director at NASWA

Rob Arndt logo

Rob Arndt

Founder & CEO at BufferSprings

Mark Booker logo

Mark Booker

Director, Marketing & Sales at GoodGames

Johnny Campbell logo

Johnny Campbell

Co-Founder & CEO at SocialTalent

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Momolu A. Cooper

Director of Operations at OutSolve

John C. Fox logo

John C. Fox

President & Partner at Fox, Wang & Morgan P.C.

Amber Gaither logo

Amber Gaither

Director, National Labor Exchange at NASWA

Bev Harp logo

Bev Harp

Project Director at Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers, UK Human Development Institute

Damita Hill logo

Damita Hill

Executive Director of Community and Workforce Development at Trenholm State Community College

Lex Huth logo

Lex Huth

Director of Communications at Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT)

Joshua Johnson logo

Joshua Johnson

Director at Jobs for the Future (JFF)

Ilona Jurkiewicz logo

Ilona Jurkiewicz

President of Cappfinity, Americas

Michelle Krefft logo

Michelle Krefft

Director of Community and Business Engagement at IVRS

Dan (DK) Kuang logo

Dan (DK) Kuang

Distinguished Researcher & Fellow at Biddle Consulting Group

Ashlea Lantz logo

Ashlea Lantz

Senior Policy Advisor at The Harkin Institute

Seth Maier logo

Seth Maier

Veteran and Military Families Program Operator at Washington Employment Security Department

Alberto Maldonado logo

Alberto Maldonado

Regional Director of Business Development & Services at Volunteers of America

Jeremy Mancheski logo

Jeremy Mancheski

Founder & President at OutSolve

Brian Marentette logo

Brian Marentette

Director, People Insights Division at Biddle Consulting Group

Tiffany Meehan logo

Tiffany Meehan

VP of Marketing at Inclusively

Karen Melikant logo

Karen Melikant

National Business Solutions Manager at EQUUS Workforce Solutions

Dr. Stephen Mueller logo

Dr. Stephen Mueller

Head Of Consulting, Americas at Cappfinity

John Robinson logo

John Robinson

President and CEO at Our Ability

Tawanna Robinson logo

Tawanna Robinson

Project Manager at Alabama Office of Apprenticeship (AOA)

Hannah Schoepp logo

Hannah Schoepp

Statewide Local Veterans Employment Representative at Washington Employment Security Department

Jay J. Wang logo

Jay J. Wang

Partner at Fox, Wang & Morgan P.C.

Stefanie Lyne Willis-Turner logo

Stefanie Lyne Willis-Turner

Director, Nursing School Partnership and Programs at Infirmary Health System

Staff Presenters

Candee Chambers logo

Candee Chambers

Executive Director at DirectEmployers Association

Mikey Meagher logo

Mikey Meagher

Manager, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Strategies at DirectEmployers Association

Elliott Obermaier logo

Elliott Obermaier

Sales Associate at Recruit Rooster

Shannon Offord logo

Shannon Offord

VP, Strategic Partnerships & Alliances at DirectEmployers Association

Tyler Poling logo

Tyler Poling

Senior Director of Product Development at Recruit Rooster

Michael Witt logo

Michael Witt

Community & State Outreach Manager at DirectEmployers Association