The president and chief revenue officer of uFlexReward is Steve Brink. His primary duty is to expand the clientele, which includes current clients, new partners and future resellers. Steve is one of the subject matter experts in HR, notably in the field of Total Reward, thanks to his distinctive experience. In order to execute comprehensive analysis, insights and communications, uFlexReward is The... read full bio
At Medidata Solutions, Naveen Bhateja serves as executive vice president and chief people officer. In this capacity, Naveen is responsible for key operations that support Medidata's mission to solve the impossible, foster the company's culture and improve overall performance. Naveen heads an ecosystem made up of Workplace Benefits and Resources, Corporate Social Responsibility, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, Talent Acquisition and People Operations as... read full bio
For a very long time, Denise Persson has contributed her enormous marketing, sales and product management knowledge to the challenge of creating international technology companies. She has established and led global marketing teams for high-growth, category-creating software firms over the course of a career spanning more than 20 years. She has also assisted a number of organizations through numerous development phases, including... read full bio
Crum & Forster, an entirely owned subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings, has Caren Alvarado as its VP of Regulatory Affairs and Industry Relations for the A&H division. She has worked for Crum for more than ten years and has more than 30 years of solid, broad expertise in regulatory compliance. She is in charge of all facets of federal and state... read full bio
Twelve years ago, Tracie Berry-McGhee established the SistaKeeper Empowerment Center in St. Louis with the goal of encouraging and fostering the growth of young women's minds, bodies and spirits. Since then, SistaKeeper has grown throughout the United States and into a number of other nations. Via her own counseling practice, which focuses on issues affecting women and teen girls, Tracie also... read full bio
Nancy Snowden has always tried to do things her own way. She is an educator by profession, a dream seeker by temperament and an avid student of brain science. She loves to look at an ordinary opportunity and carve out the path that cultivates her zeal for life and passion for helping others, from earning her bachelor's degree in English, Creative... read full bio
At UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), Cecile Alper-Leroux is the Group Vice President of Research and Innovation. She frequently publishes and lectures on the subject of how people, technology and work are evolving. She has concentrated on promoting an innovative work environment that has led to the provision of cutting-edge, customer-focused technological solutions and services. Cecile is a Top 100 HR Tech... read full bio
Future Workplace, an HR advice and research company that offers perspectives on the future of learning and working, was founded by Jeanne Meister. The Society for Talent Development has given Jeanne the Outstanding Contribution in Workplace Learning Award (ATD). Each year, this distinction is granted to a single executive in recognition of their accomplishments and body of work in the... read full bio
When Charlie Rocket, a former music manager for one of the largest music management organizations, received a brain tumor diagnosis while weighing more over 300 pounds, his life experienced a radical change. He chose to pursue his childhood passion of becoming an athlete in spite of the prognosis. Through perseverance and hard work, he was able to reverse his brain... read full bio
Former NFL player Akbar Oluwakemi-Idowu Gbaja-Biamila currently co-hosts American Ninja Warrior on NBC and The Talk on CBS. With his six siblings, including former NFL player Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, and his Nigerian parents, Akbar was born on May 6, 1979, in Los Angeles. Akbar grew up in the Crenshaw neighborhood. Akbar joined the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2003... read full bio
In the struggle for marriage equality in the United States, Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo, a wonderful couple, have been instrumental. They have supported LGBTQ+ rights for the past 13 years of their relationship, using their voices and individual stories to leave a lasting impression. Paul and Jeff actively fought against the false information and prejudices being circulated in 2009 when... read full bio
American filmmaker Sam Feder has had a significant impact on the film industry with his thought-provoking and compelling movies. Feder, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, discovered his love for filmmaking while pursuing his scholastic goals. He earned an MA in media studies from the New School in 2004 before earning an MFA from Hunter College's graduate program... read full bio
Expert in holistic well-being and self-care, speaker, and content creator Radhi Devlukia-Shetty is well-known in her field. Radhi equips people to establish a healthy and content lifestyle with a focus on mindfulness, yoga, and personal growth. Radhi, who was born and reared in a multiracial family, draws inspiration from her Indian and Kenyan ancestry and combines it with contemporary practices. Her... read full bio
Emma Lovewell is a well-known fitness instructor, businesswoman, and social media influencer who is well-known for her work in the wellness and fitness industry. Emma, who was born on August 7th, has significantly influenced the field of digital fitness with her energetic and compelling teaching style. Emma is a native of Bedford, New Hampshire, and has always had an interest for... read full bio
Lulu Wang is a prominent American filmmaker of Chinese descent known for her outstanding skill in creating engrossing comedy-drama movies. She is highly known for her contributions to the field and has won praise for her movies "Posthumous" (2014) and "The Farewell" (2019). Wang's career was elevated by "The Farewell" to new levels of popularity and praise. She won the prestigious... read full bio
Nancy Gibbs is a skilled journalist, academic, and well-known authority in the fields of public policy and the media. She is the director of the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics, and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and bears the title of Edward R. Murrow Professor. She plays a crucial role in influencing the conversation surrounding media, politics, and... read full bio
Podcast presenter, producer and editor Jody Avirgan owns Roulette Productions, his producing firm. He acts as story editor and executive producer for a variety of projects and is the host of the Radiotopia programs This Day In Esoteric Political History and Good Sport from the TED Audio Collective. Recent projects he worked on include Adam McKay's Death at the Wing from Hyperobject... read full bio
In the fields of customer experience and sales strategy, Matt Dixon is a highly experienced and significant individual. He plays a crucial role in developing cutting-edge solutions that foster successful customer interactions as the Chief Product and Research Officer at Tethr, a top provider of consumer analytics. Dixon's best-selling books, which have become required reading for experts in the area, showcase... read full bio
Jenna Wortham is a journalist, author, podcaster and cultural icon. She is a thought leader at the nexus of technology, culture and identity, providing captivating and perceptive commentary to captivated audiences across media. She is a staff writer for the New York Times Magazine and co-edited the highly acclaimed graphic anthology Black Futures. Editor Jack Silverstein called her "one of the most savvy and... read full bio
Mark Nepo, a poet, philosopher and spiritual guide, has had a profound influence for more than forty years as "one of the finest spiritual guides of our time," "a consummate storyteller" and "an eloquent spiritual teacher." With more than a million copies sold, Mark's #1 New York Times bestseller, The Book of Awakening, has stirred and inspired readers and searchers all... read full bio
