Dasha Smith
Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer
National Football League
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Dasha Smith is the Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer for the National Football League where she leads people operations and strategy, technology, diversity & inclusion, social responsibility, and league office administration.  Prior to joining the NFL, Dasha served in senior leadership roles at Sony Music Entertainment, GCM Grosvenor and Time Inc.  Early in her career Ms. Smith practiced as an M&A lawyer.  Ms. Smith holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Georgetown University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law.  Ms. Smith is an independent Director for Cohen & Steers, Inc., CAPTRUST, and Beautycounter.  She also serves as a trustee for several non-profit education and arts organizations including RFK Human Rights and National Museum of African American Music. 

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Oris Stuart
Chief People and Inclusion Officer
National Basketball Association
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As Chief People and Inclusion Officer at the National Basketball Association, Oris Stuart is responsible for leading the combined Human Resources and Diversity and Inclusion groups.  He oversees diversity and inclusion strategies for the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League and NBA 2K League and its teams, supports the growth and development of the NBA’s global workforce, and strengthens commitments to attract, retain, develop and engage diverse talent.

With a focus on people, culture, inclusion and innovation, Stuart aims to establish policies and expand programs to increase the representation of people of color and women in leadership roles and positions across the league.  He leads the NBA’s Global Inclusion Council and efforts to grow the league’s network of Black-, women- and diverse-owned suppliers.  Stuart also works closely with senior leadership to enable, empower and develop employees in 13 U.S. and international offices.

Stuart joined the NBA in June 2015 and was named the league’s first Chief People and Inclusion Officer in 2020,

Stuart has 20 years of experience as a business executive in diversity and inclusion and talent management fields.  Prior to the NBA, Stuart spent two years as a Senior Partner with Korn Ferry, an executive search and talent management firm, where he led its Inclusion and Diversity practice.  Previously, Stuart served as the Chief Executive Officer for Global Novations, the world’s leading provider of diversity and inclusion consulting and training solutions.  During his tenure with Global Novations, Stuart supported clients across Asia, Australia, Europe and North America, guided the expansion of the firm’s technology and consulting platforms, and led its ultimate acquisition by Korn Ferry in 2012.

Stuart graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in electrical engineering and holds an MBA from Duke University.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Black MBA Association and is a member of the Executive Leadership Council, a national organization that empowers African-American corporate leaders to make significant and impactful contributions in the global marketplace and their communities.

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Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP
President and Chief Executive Officer
SHRM
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Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, is President and Chief Executive Officer of SHRM. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally.

As a global leader on the future of employment, culture and leadership, Mr. Taylor is a sought-after voice on all matters affecting work, workers and the workplace. Recognized as one of the “300 Most Influential Executives in Corporate America” for 2024 by Savoy Magazine and one of the “Most Influential People Shaping Public Policy” in our nation’s capital by Washingtonian Magazine, Mr. Taylor is frequently asked to testify before Congress on critical workforce issues and authors the weekly USA Today column, "Ask HR."

Mr. Taylor's career spans more than 20 years as a lawyer, human resources executive and CEO in both the not-for-profit and for-profit spaces. He has held senior and chief executive roles at IAC/InteractiveCorp, Viacom's Paramount Pictures, Blockbuster Entertainment Group, the McGuireWoods law firm and Compass Group USA. Most recently, Mr. Taylor was President and Chief Executive Officer of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

He is the author of the national bestseller, RESET: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval, which immediately upon its release in September 2021, was in the top three of The Wall Street Journal’s list of best-selling hardcover business books.

Mr. Taylor is a member of the United Way Worldwide Board of Trustees and serves on the corporate boards of XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO), Flores & Associates, and Guild Education. He previously served on the White House American Workforce Policy Advisory Board and as chairman of the President's Advisory Board on Historically Black Colleges and Universities during the Trump Administration.

The Women Business Collaborative (WBC) named Mr. Taylor as one of its 2023 Trailblazers in Gender Equity and Diversity for his work to achieve equal position, pay and power for all women in business. In 2020, he received the Distinguished Executive of the Year Award from the Academy of Management, and he was named 2021 ALA Professional Society CEO of the Year by CEO Update.

He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources and is licensed to practice law in Florida, Illinois and Washington, D.C.

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Stephen M. R. Covey
Co-founder & Global Practice Leader
FranklinCovey Speed of Trust Practice
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Stephen M. R. Covey is the New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust: The One Thing that Changes Everything, which has been translated into over 20 languages worldwide. He is co-author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Smart Trust: The Defining Skill that Transforms Managers into Leaders. Stephen brings to his writings the perspective of a practitioner, as he is the former President & CEO of Covey Leadership Center, which under his direction became the largest leadership development company in the world. A Harvard MBA, Stephen co-founded and leads FranklinCovey’s Global Speed of Trust Practice. He is a highly sought after international speaker, who has taught trust and leadership in over 50 countries to leaders and organizations from across the globe.

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Monday, August 23, 2021 - 9:00am to 10:00am
Jamie R. Rich
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Jamie R. Rich represents employers in all areas of labor and employment law before state and federal agencies and in courts across the country. Jamie focuses much of her practice on traditional labor law, representing management in collective bargaining negotiations, arbitrations, and unfair labor practice proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board. She helps clients navigate representation proceedings and union organizing drives. Jamie also maintains an active employment litigation practice, defending clients against harassment, discrimination, and retaliation lawsuits. She also regularly handles administrative charges before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and state agencies.

Jamie maintains a strong counseling practice and she enjoys advising clients on day-to-day employment matters. She routinely consults with human resources professionals, executives, and board members regarding all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring and firing practices, employment contracts, enforceability of covenants not to compete, and reductions in force. She often advises foreign and out-of-state companies with a California presence on unique California-related employment issues. Jamie also Co-Chairs the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice’s Labor-Management Relations group.

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Lepora Flournoy
Vice President
Nextgen People
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Dr. Lepora is a well sought-after keynote speaker on People and Process topics worldwide. She is the CEO and Executive Coach of Nextgen People, a cutting- edge firm that specializes in Executive Coaching and Talent Management Next Practices in a global and multi-generational environment.

Dr. Lepora has partnered with many global business leaders and organizations to help them be more effective in their transformational efforts. She is especially passionate about elevating leader performance and seeing individual and organizational potential realized. She also has a special focus on Intentional Culture and the Globalization of work.

Dr. Lepora has worked and led teams as an internal executive leader and consultant in Fortune 500 companies to achieve positive transformational change in people and processes. Some companies, with which Dr. Lepora Flournoy has partnered include Delta Airlines, ManpowerGroup, Randstad, Capital Blue Cross, Deloitte, and Coca- Cola.

Dr. Flournoy is dedicated to innovative people practices and creative ways to help leaders better perform. She is the author of Journey to Authentic Joy and is currently working on a second book.  Aside from writing, she also enjoys hiking, traveling and photography.

While you can find her on most social media vehicles, feel free to follow Dr. Lepora on Twitter @drlepora and connect with her on linkedin/in/drlepora

www.nextgenpeople.com

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - 10:15am to 11:15am
Jim Rowell
President
Rising Sun Consultants
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As the CEO and co-founder of Rising Sun Consultants, LLC, and co-author of The 10 Keys of Effective Supervision™, Jim assists clients in building the health and well-being of their organizational cultures.

Drawing from 30 years of personal passion toward the development of thoughtful leadership practices, he works with executives and their teams to:

  •  Increase productivity through smart time and people management practices
  •  Retain and recharge their team members and processes for the benefit of their internal and external company stakeholders 
  •  Prime their organizations for physical, client and/or revenue growth

Jim’s methods include training and consulting via traditional and technologically advanced means. Whether through Zoom/Skype, a webinar or a conference room presentation, he uses his deep understanding of the
critical role of healthy corporate cultures to take businesses to the next level of excellence.

Jim has amassed a number of articles, white papers, book reviews, training seminars and workshops, including:

  • The 10 Keys of Effective Supervision™ training series 
  • Servant Leadership: History & Evolution 
  • The Pillars of Conflict Resolution 
  • Critical Issues Facing Supervisors: An Initial Look

A man with principles firmly grounded in Christian values, Jim holds a B.A. in Secondary Education and Mathematics, and an M.S. in Education (with a focus in Instructional Technology and Media Management, both from Potsdam State College, New York). Jim lives in central Pennsylvania with his wife of more than 29 years and their four children. At the end of the day, he firmly trusts that treating people with dignity, love and forgiveness are the keys to health
in all aspects of an individual’s life.
 

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Monday, August 23, 2021 - 11:30am to 12:30pm
Javier D. Santos, SHRM-SCP
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Founder and CEO
The House of Purpose
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Javier is a co-founder of The House of Purpose, an HR consultancy providing training and support for DEI and workplace mental health.

Fueled by his passion for helping people develop their emotional skills at work, Javier is positioned at the intersection of business and mental health; with rich international            experience as a corporate executive, entrepreneur, executive coach, speaker, and psychotherapist.

As a member of two diverse populations (LatinX & LGBTQ), Javier has inspired hundreds of professionals from diverse roles and backgrounds around the world. He is an engaging speaker that helps audiences understand the potential of putting our emotions to work.

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - 9:00am to 10:00am
Stacey A. Gordon
Executive Advisor and Diversity Strategist
Rework Work
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Leading at the intersection of diversity, inclusion, and workplace culture, in her role as Executive Advisor and Diversity Strategist of Rework Work, Stacey Gordon coaches and counsels executive leaders on DEI strategies for the business. She has worked with people managers and executive leaders from companies such as American Express, ADP, Kia Motors, Hewlett Packard, Walmart, GE and many others to deliver education, coaching and consulting sessions that support their D&I efforts.

As a globally recognized keynote speaker, leadership consultant and DEI strategist, Stacey has provided subject matter expertise to Harvard Business Review, SHRM, Fast Company, Skillsoft, Forbes, NPR Radio, BBC Radio, and the Association for Talent Development.

Stacey’s book, UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias at Work debuted at #1 on Amazon’s Hot New Release list, her unconscious bias course on the LinkedIn learning platform was the #1 most watched course of 2021 and has been translated into at least six languages. With more than 1 million unique learners across four courses, Stacey has been recognized as a passionate supporter of DEI by Forbes, Pepperdine University and LinkedIn. She earned her MBA from Pepperdine University Business School and her SHRM-SCP certification, as well as the SHRM Inclusive Workplace Culture Credential.

 

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - 10:15am to 11:15am
Garrett Mintz
CEO, Speaker and Executive Mentor
Ambition In Motion
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Garrett Mintz is the founder of Ambition In Motion where he helps professionals accelerate communication, engagement, and performance by combining Industrial Organizational Psychology with technology. 

Garrett’s two main areas of focus are creating software to augment the performance review process by making data and conversations around performance easier for managers and facilitating horizontal mentorships between employees to reduce communication silos across teams.

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - 10:15am to 11:15am
Ira S. Wolfe
President
Success Performance Solutions
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Ira S Wolfe is a “Millennial trapped in a Baby Boomer body” and president of Poised for the Future Company, founder of Success Performance Solutions, a TEDx Speaker, Certified AQai Practitioner, Top 5 Global Thought Leader on Future of Work and HR (Thinkers360), and host of Geeks Geezers Googlization podcast (selected as one of the top 50 podcasts to listen to in 2021).  His most recent book Recruiting in the Age of Googlization was selected as one of the top 50 books to read in 2021 by Thinkers360 and recognized as one of the best Recruiting books of all-time by Book Authority. He is also Chief Googlization Officer and founder of the Googlization Nation community.

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - 9:00am to 10:00am