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CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

Is your Team Prepared for the future? Discover why Agile Talent Practices and Workplace Agility are essential for forward-thinking leaders. Join us at the ELE Talent Development Conference 2024: Workplace Agility in the AI Era to explore practical strategies that will impact your business.

#FutureReadyTeams   #InnovativeHR   #TalentTrends   #Actionable Strategies

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What to Expect Case Studies and Interactive Discussions We are planning nearly 15 case studies and interactive discussions on leveraging learning to build a sustainable workforce, including:
  • Latest Research: Emerging Trends & AI
  • Change Readiness: Preparing your organization for future challenges
  • Innovative Talent Strategies: Integrating skill-based HR talent practices
  • Leadership & Engagement: Workforce transformation stories expertly told
  • Reskilling Trends: Embracing cutting-edge assessments, equity & access to learning, reskilling/upskilling
  • Internship/Apprenticeship Programs: Designing and implementing successful programs
  • Learning Journeys: Cohort learning and scaling beyond leadership development
  • Future of Work: Fostering wellness, belonging (DEIB), coaching, and more
We are working closely with ELE Team-Leader members who will contribute valuable evidence-based case studies & best practices. Register Now Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare your team for the future. View the agenda and register today to secure your spot. Why Attend?
  • Practical Insights: Gain actionable strategies from real-world case studies.
  • Expert Speakers: Hear from industry leaders and innovators.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow HR professionals and share best practices.
This year's 23rd ELE Talent Development Conference will be a full-day, multi-track in-person event that will allow you and your team to collaborate with your peers and learn best practices from the ELE's robust network of learning and talent development leaders. SNEAK PEEK: Meet your Host--Teri Hart, CLO at Zurich NA Watch this short video featuring Teri Hart, as she shares what to expect on October 28th. Don’t miss the chance to collaborate with Teri and a strong lineup of session leaders who will present fresh ideas and insights. #globaltalenttrends #ELETalentCon2024 #LeadershipAgility #TalentTrendsConference #GlobalTalent2024
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Annette Reid
Senior Vice President Talent ManagementCNA Insurance
CNA Insurance

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Accountability for Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Talent Management, Employee Engagement and Leadership Development for CNA.

Kery Mortenson
Sr. Manager Corporate QualityBaxter
Baxter

About Kery Mortenson

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Kery Mortenson is a highly skilled, creative learning leader with +25 years in global health care organizations. He believes people can be the organizations greatest competitive advantage.

Nick Allen
Director, HR Business PartnerCNA Insurance
CNA Insurance

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Nick brings 20 years of experience as a progressive HR Leader and trusted business advisor with focus on improving business returns through positioning, developing, and leveraging human capital. His concentration has spanned from supporting the growth of high-performance teams at a local level all the way to leading the rollout of various talent development programs across the globe.

Rosie Mucklo
Head of Underwriting UniversityZurich North America
Zurich North America

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Helping adults adapt, learn and deal with change has defined my entire professional career. As an accomplished Learning and Development professional with broad industry experience, I love to coach, mentor and manage people. I've been described as both disciplined and tenacious leader who gets results. I have expertise in creating and managing protocols in leadership, sales and service, learning systems, and consulting.

Bridget Toon
Senior Director HR Talent Management and LearningBaxter
Baxter

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Award winning, season Talent Management, Learning and Organizational Development professional specializing in career coaching, team effectiveness facilitation, instructional design, talent reviews and succession planning, performance management and change management.

Joanne Prochnow
Talent & Learning DirectorGlanbia
Glanbia

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Accomplished talent and organizational development expert with 20 years of progressive regional and global end-to-end integrated talent management experience.

Tim Kirkpatrick
Director, Talent & Organization DevelopmentVersiti
Versiti

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As a HR Talent Management Leader with 20+ years of experience in Not-for-Profit and Fortune 500 healthcare as well as a Big 4 consulting organization, I am recognized for my ability to envision, build and deliver high impact HR solutions on a global scale. I create value by enabling leaders and teams to be more aligned, engaged and productive through pragmatic talent management programs and solutions.

Katie McAllister
AVP, Talent & Leadership DevelopmentCNA Insurance
CNA Insurance

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Gabriela Munoz
Sr Manager, Shure Audio InstituteShure Incorporated
Shure Incorporated

About Gabriela Munoz

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Learning professional with a background in project management, instructional design, and e-learning.

Michael Kester
Chief Executive OfficerLead Belay
Lead Belay

About Michael Kester

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Michael has a 20+ year career in learning, leadership development, and consulting. He founded Lead Belay to make high-impact leadership development affordable for millennial new managers. Prior to Lead Belay, Michael was co-president of The Regis Company, creating top-tier custom leadership programs for large companies (Abbott, Cisco, Deloitte, etc.); a McKinsey & Company consultant; and a Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking financial analyst. He holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a B.A. in philosophy from CU Boulder.

About Chris Olson

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Chris brings 20+ years of organizational effectiveness experience. Primarily operating in the finance industry, Chris oversaw learning and development, performance, employee experience, and engagement.

Anton Maletich
North America Academy Senior ManagerAlter Domus
Alter Domus

About Anton Maletich

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Learning leader who motivates teams to drive employee performance and deliver results.

About Mike Vaughan

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Mike Vaughan is the Chief Editor of The Thinking Effect, a website that assists Learning and Development (L&D) professionals in navigating the swift transformations occurring in AI, neuroscience, and experiential learning. Additionally, Mike is CEO of The Regis Company, a firm that offers AI-powered tools to create and deploy captivating simulations.

Matt Donovan
SVO & Chief Learning and Innovation OfficerGP Strategies
GP Strategies

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Matt has 25 years of experience leading teams in the development of instructional systems including instructor-led training, computer/web-based courses, and experiential learning events.

Marsha Love Morrow
VP, Head of Critical Business ProjectsZurich North America
Zurich North America

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Results-oriented Talent Executive with demonstrated success in leading a large-scale integrated talent organization. Expertise in leadership development, learning, succession and performance management.

Wendy Greeson
Principal Consultant @ Amplify Your TalentGlobal Talent Leaders
Global Talent Leaders

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Award-winning professional with demonstrated success in Talent Management, Learning, and Leadership Development. Consistently recruited to lead in newly created roles, generating transformational results impacting individuals, teams, and organizations.

Newt Moore
People Enablement, Business/Digital Transformation ExpertGlobal Talent Leaders
Global Talent Leaders

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Newt's interest is in positive psychology focusing on skill acquisition and expertise development. His research includes building computer simulations to assess the advanced thinking skills of technical personnel. Lately, Newt has been involved in the expertise building of engineers, software developers, and IT professionals. This journey has exposed Newt to the advent of skill inventories, skill identification, and emerging skill sensing. Because of this, Newt has learned job deconstruction, task analysis to discover skills.

Richard Busby
Director, Project Management OfficeIMSA
IMSA

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I love enabling people to perform work that need to get done, finding meaning and high satisfaction. I do this through mentoring, coaching, and practical support systems. I have extensive experience in corporate L&D, Learning Architecture, and Academic management. I am the founder of Broadskilling.com

Teri Hart
VP, Head of Learning and DevelopmentZurich North America
Zurich North America

About Teri Hart

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Teri is head of Learning & Development for Zurich North America. Teri has over 25 years’ experience in the Learning and Development space having served in learning leadership roles at Discover, McKinsey, and GE Healthcare. Teri has an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern and an MSEd in Instructional Technology from Indiana University.

About Suzanne Sherry

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With over 20 years of Development, Sales, end-to-end Talent Management, and Employee Experience expertise I have been fortunate to have worked in global leadership positions across large and mid-sized organizations.

About Dirk Tussing

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PASSIONATE COLLABORATOR with an extensive business and charity network that makes things happen.

Tracey Wik
Co-Founder Love Sunday NightsGlobal Talent Leaders
Global Talent Leaders

About Tracey Wik

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Tracey Wik is a talent futurist who is on a mission to have each and every person working to Love Sunday Nights.

Alysa Parks
Global Head of Learning and DevelopmentSpencer Stuart
Spencer Stuart

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Alysa Parks is the Global Head of Learning and Development for Spencer Stuart where she is responsible for leading learning and development initiatives across their global offices. Alysa has over 25 years of talent development and organizational effectiveness experience. Prior to Spencer Stuart, Alysa served as Global Head of Learning and Expertise Development ZS Associates and the Director of Talent Development for CDW. She also held positions in marketing and learning and development at Indeliq, an Accenture Company, Motorola, Sun Microsystems. Alysa earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of California at Berkeley, Haas School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and French from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Sara Lorenzo
Director Human ResourcesUTLX
UTLX

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OD Director skilled in motivating employees, cultivating connections for knowledge sharing and elevating HR as a strategic business partner and advisor to Executive Leadership Team.

Julian Malnak
Director, Global Learning & DevelopmentGoodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

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Experienced talent and learning leader focused on driving business results and enabling culture through talent and leadership development

Edward DesRosiers
OCM Training Specialist @ TEKsystemsGlobal Talent Leaders
Global Talent Leaders

About Edward DesRosiers

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Professional with over twenty-five years experience in the IT field including over twenty years in Learning and Development. Expertise with legal technology, eDiscovery, E-Mail Archiving, help desk operations, OCM, network management, cloud computing and system/software implementation and redesign. Possesses an extensive knowledge of various computer hardware, software, peripherals, programming tools, languages, and platforms. I earned a Paralegal certificate with Honors from Roosevelt University. Currently leading a Microsoft Certification Program

Geovanny Andino
VP, Head of Workforce DevelopmentZurich North America
Zurich North America

About Geovanny Andino

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Skilled communicator who promotes talent development, continuous improvement, and innovation within a fluid team of professionals.

Janice Simmons
VP, Chief Learning and Organization Development OfficerFroedtert Health
Froedtert Health

About Janice Simmons

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Janice is a business executive with a focus on Talent Strategy and Talent Management; Leadership Development; Change Management; Organization Development, and Culture Change.

Marty Rosenheck
Chief Learning Strategist @ Cognitive AdvisorsChicagoland Talent Leaders
Chicagoland Talent Leaders

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Marty Rosenheck, Ph.D. founder and CEO of Cognitive Advisors, provides talent development, learning experience design, and learning ecosystem consulting. A thought leader and sought-after consultant and speaker on the application of cognitive science research to learning and performance, Marty has over 30 years of experience. He has created award-winning learning experiences, performance support systems, virtual learning environments, and developed learning ecosystem strategies for dozens of organizations.

Shelley Smith
Managing Director Talent ManagementLAK Group
LAK Group

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Business Partner and Executive Coach who uses a combination of coaching, conceptual, analytical, and relationship skills to realize the potential in people and processes helping to lead individuals and teams to implement change and improvement.

Melissa Versino
VP, Head of Leadership DevelopmentZurich North America
Zurich North America

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Experienced Assistant Vice President with demonstrated success in various roles across the insurance industry. Leverages synergistic leadership to create an impactful and inspirational environment.

Richard Rykhus
Head of Global Learning and DevelopmentShure Incorporated
Shure Incorporated

About Richard Rykhus

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As a strategic, consultative and outcome-focused talent leader with 20+ years experience, I help organizations engage and retain their people. I do this primarily by focusing on work related to learning & development and diversity, equity & inclusion. This focus enables people to grow in their careers and have a deeper sense of belonging with their team and organization.

Kim Ludwig
Director, HR & Organizational EffectivenessACH Food
ACH Food

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Curious. Astute. Dynamic. Globally networked talent leader reimaging culture through a human lens in the digital world. Derives value from diverse perspectives in highly matrixed environments. Activates enriching employee experiences to foster positive lasting impact.

About Denise Banks

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Denise is a senior level HR professional who through partnership with business leaders creates and implements HR strategies in support of business initiatives. Her career has included responsibility for HR strategies, policies and programs in a range of environments including financial and professional services, corporate functional units, operating business units and manufacturing facilities.

Lisa Fitterer
Global Talent, Change Management and Organizational Effectiveness LeaderLurie Children's
Lurie Children's

About Lisa Fitterer

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Lisa is a seasoned Talent and Organizational Effectiveness professional who is strategy, customer, and business outcome focused. She is energized by delivering results and creating exceptional employee experiences that bring out the best in people.

Mary Ann Kennedy
Director of Capability - Integrated Technology SolutionsCDW
CDW

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Talent Development Executive with deep experience in building foundation and leading edge skills to over 200K people across countries and geographies.

Kelli Smith
Learning LeaderVersiti
Versiti

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Highly regarded, exceptionally skilled senior manager with over 25 years of progressive experience. Stong interpersonal, management, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to plan organize and implement projects and influence stakeholders to achieve desired goals.

Maria Carbonell-Rojas
Bilingual Corporate TrainerCombined Insurance
Combined Insurance

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Lauren Marder
Director Organization Development | Talent ManagementGlobal Talent Leaders
Global Talent Leaders

About Lauren Marder

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Collaborative and results-driven TALENT MANAGEMENT LEADER with a record of successful implementation of talent management and leadership development solutions, grounded in systems thinking, innovative design, change management, and continuous improvement. Successful COACH and trusted business advisor for individuals and teams, furthering capability in Consulting, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Government, Industrial, and Non-profit organizations.

Travis Bose
Director Talent DevelopmentCNA Insurance
CNA Insurance

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Kevin Adams
Strategic Enterprise DirectorELB Learning
ELB Learning

About Kevin Adams

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Experienced sales executive with over 20 years of extensive sales, sales management, and consulting experience that spans across organizations from pre-IPO to Fortune 100.

Josh Penzell
VP of AI SolutionsELB Learning
ELB Learning

About Josh Penzell

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With over 15 years of experience in coaching sales teams, developing global strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and facilitating organizational innovation, I am a Head Consultant who uses the power of Metaphor and the language of Theater to solve big business problems, especially in the age of Generative AI. I call this approach TheaterThink, because it leverages my theater career to deliver value and results in diverse and complex situations.

Nicholas Leonard
Art and Education Lecturer @ NIUGlobal Talent Leaders
Global Talent Leaders

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I am an award winning university lecturer with over 12 years learning and development experience. View my portfolio here: www.Leonardlxd.com Expertise in Learning Theories and Program Design - Learning Theories: My extensive knowledge, honed during my PhD in Art and Design Education, equips me with a deep understanding of various learning models. From the ADDIE Model to Kirkpatrick’s Model, I leverage these frameworks to create robust learning experiences and resources. - Clear, Engaging Content: Applying Bloom’s Taxonomy, Gagne’s 9 Events, Mayer’s Principles of Multimedia Learning, SAMR Model, and the ARCS Model, I ensure that my learning content is not only informative but also captivating. Effective Communication - Written & Verbal Skills: My ability to communicate complex ideas shines through my two book chapters and nine peer-reviewed articles. Additionally, I’ve delivered over 80 presentations on international, national, and regional stages, including two TEDx Talks. Data-Driven Decision-Making - Mixed-Methods Research: My background in research methods enables me to collaborate effectively with subject matter experts and stakeholders. I dive into nuanced analyses to identify essential information, informing crucial decisions. - Assessment Expertise: Crafting clear and measurable learning objectives is my forte. My assessments are both valid and reliable, and I’ve contributed to the development of a statewide assessment tool for the Michigan Assessment Consortium. Creating Engaging Learning Experiences - Instructional Design: I weave compelling storylines into learning experiences and resources. Whether it’s using Articulate Storyline 360 or structuring LMS platforms, I’m passionate about engaging learners. Success Through Project Management - Project Leadership: I’ve spearheaded multifaceted projects, ensuring seamless execution from inception to completion including annual international symposia events to, presentations & publications. My ability to rally teams, set clear objectives, and manage timelines has consistently yielded impactful results. - Resource Management: Whether it’s allocating budgetary resources or identifying the right programs and equipment, I excel at optimizing resources for maximum impact. I understand the delicate balance between efficiency and quality. - Documentation and Tracking: I maintain meticulous records and track progress through my various roles as AERI Webmaster, IAEA Head Journal Editor, NAEA EEIG Co-Chair, and being a university lecturer with grading, publishing, and presentation responsibilities.

About Mike Song

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I'm on a mission to elevate the Tech Quotient (TQ) within organizations around the globe. In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving technological landscape, TQ stands alongside IQ and EQ as the cornerstone of employee skill sets necessary for the Future of Work.

Erin Doyle
Chief Learning OfficerGet Control
Get Control

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Diana Anderson
Sr. Director, Project Management & Customer ExperienceComcast
Comcast

About Diana Anderson

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Results-oriented, dynamic leader with 20+ years’ experience in high impact employee engagement, customer focused, organizational development and learning solutions focused on driving desired outcomes. Engaging, effective, collaborative people leader with strong track record influencing business results, culture transformation and evolution, and talent development.

Jim Galante
Director, Sales Training - Gout Business UnitAmgen
Amgen

About Jim Galante

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Strategic and innovative Training and Development leader with a progressive, 20+-year career in the bio-pharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, biotech and financial services industries. Drives business results by developing sales, leadership and other functional competencies aligned to organizational business imperatives. Capable and courageous critical thinker with a history of challenging the status quo and building high performing teams.

About Thomas Bergen

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With over 24 years of experience as the Co-Founder and CEO of getAbstract, I am passionate about providing high-quality and accessible learning content to millions of users worldwide. I lead a team of over 200 professionals who share my vision of empowering people to learn more in less time and stay ahead of the curve in a fast-changing world.

Erin Joslin
Director, Global Head of Talent Management @ Chamberlain GroupGlobal Talent Leaders
Global Talent Leaders

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Maya Parks
Coordinator @ JCC ChicagoGlobal Talent Leaders
Global Talent Leaders

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Emily Decker-Bess
Manger of Learning Solutions and OperationsBaird
Baird

About Emily Decker-Bess

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I am an experienced educator with a focus on instructional design and e-Learning. In the past, I have worked in fundraising and museums. Regardless of my position, I enjoy collaborating across the organization and connecting with other departments and colleagues to create a learning community in the places I work. To advance myself and the institution I work at, I am on various committees within professional organizations and actively continue my educational journey.

About Tom Kupetis

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In my 20+ year tenure in the learning services business, my sole focus has been how to deliver value to my client's in a meaningful and measurable way. This has been accomplished by completing strategic learning engagements and comprehensive, global learning outsource engagements as large as $20MM in annual revenue. My focus and expertise is consulting and business development.

Ashanti Morgan
Principal Consultant, Founder @ AKMGlobal Talent Leaders
Global Talent Leaders

About Ashanti Morgan

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I’m a results-driven leader and trailblazing change agent with over 15 years of experience working for values-led and mission-driven organizations ranging from for-profit to non-profit. I bring a unique and innovative perspective to strategy, design, and execution within Learning & Talent Management and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Centers of Excellence (COE) driving transformational cultural change. I have a successful track record of delivering outcomes aligned with organization-wide goals. I’m passionate about DE&I and strive to work with organizations — both personally and professionally — that value, embrace, support, and systemically impact all.

Mike Ohata
Talent Strategist and Leadership AdvisorSt. Charles Consulting Group
St. Charles Consulting Group

About Mike Ohata

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Over the course of my 26-year Fortune 15 executive career, I propelled organizations forward through holistic workforce solutions grounded in the belief that investing in people’s development and growth drives valuable change.

About Roberto Sepulveda

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With over fifteen years of experience in diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging (DIEB), I am passionate about creating a culture of respect, empowerment, and belonging for all employees. As the DIEB Manager at Zurich North America, our team leads and executes the DIEB strategy, programs, and policies across the organization, aligning them with the business goals and values.

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