Miles is the Founder and CEO of Strategia. Educated at the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton School, Miles has blended the disciplines of large systems change, family therapy, research, and consulting to create unique ways to help organizations, teams and individuals change. He has worked with over sixty companies in key aspects of managing and aligning their workforce. Miles’ experience with corporate clients spans leadership and employee assessment, executive collaboration, day-to-day management practices, individual coaching, and corporate culture alignment. He is the author of Building Flexible Organizations: A People Centered Approach, a book focused on how employees and organizations fit—or don’t fit—to create high performance and financial results. 

Krista Gathercole is the Vice President, Talent Acquisition at Burlington Stores.

Earl Hopkins is an award-winning reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, covering the region’s arts, culture, and entertainment scene. He’s also a freelance writer who has contributed music reviews, op-eds, and profile stories for Billboard, GRAMMY.com, Complex, MTV News, Stereogum, UPROXX, SPIN Magazine, and other outlets.

A native of Columbus, Ohio, Earl graduated from Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in May 2019. After graduating from OU, he worked as an education and family issues reporter for the Evansville Courier & Press in Southwest Indiana before transitioning to arts and entertainment coverage.

Before landing at The Inquirer, Earl was an arts and culture reporter for the Austin American-Statesman and The Columbus Dispatch, covering music, fashion, food, and film in Central Ohio and Texas.

He has interviewed the likes of Shaquille O’Neal, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jason Kelce, Tracy Morgan, Chelsea Handler, Jill Scott, and other big-name celebrities throughout his career.

Earl is an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists, the Society of Professional Journalists, and NABJ Philadelphia. He’s also a noted public speaker who has addressed the state of the freelance economy and the future of entertainment journalism at higher-ed institutions across the country.

His upcoming book, [Working title]: “How J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar Saved Hip-Hop,” will chronicle the evolution of socially conscious rap and focus on the role Cole and Lamar have played in the subgenre’s salvation. The book is slated for a Fall 2026 release under Rowman & Littlefield, a Bloomsbury Publishing (US) imprint.

Geneva Brown is Vice President of Corporate Impact for The Cigna Group, serving as Chief Sustainability & Inclusion Officer. She is responsible for shaping and executing the Fortune 20 company’s business-aligned strategies to transform the health ecosystem into one that is well-functioning, sustainable, accessible, and equitable for all. This includes the company’s fair opportunity, environmental stewardship, and inclusive workplace programs and practices.

In addition, Geneva is lead counsel and corporate secretary for The Cigna Group Foundation, supporting multimillion-dollar grantmaking efforts. Previously, she was senior legal counsel for a variety of business areas at Cigna, including corporate governance, shareholder engagement, M&A transactions, and venture capital investments.

Before joining The Cigna Group, Geneva practiced law at Dechert LLP and was a federal law clerk for the Eastern District of Virginia. She received her JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and her master’s in bioethics from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.

She is an Eisenhower Fellow who served in South Africa and Jordan working on wellness programs for children in underserved communities. Geneva also serves on the board of directors of the Urban League of Philadelphia, the Education Law Center, and the Philadelphia Bar Association Business Law Section. She is a limited partner in a venture capital firm funding female-led and majority-owned companies across most industry sectors.

Jennifer serves as Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Development and Diversity at NRG, where she is responsible for sourcing and hiring outstanding and diverse talent as well as supporting the growth and development of NRG’s current workforce.     Jennifer previously served as Senior Director of the positiveNRG program. In this role, she oversaw the curation of community partnerships as well as the organization’s employee-giving program and disaster relief efforts. Jennifer has more than 12 years of charitable giving experience in non-profit association management and corporate giving. During her time at NRG, she has overseen over $40mm in charitable donations and project-managed 35 distributed solar installations.    

Jennifer has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from Rutgers University, certificates in Corporate Citizenship Leadership and Management from Boston College, and is a Certified Diversity Professional.

Melissa Winkelman is SVP of HR for NFI Industries, a fully-integrated North American supply-chain solutions provider headquartered in Camden, NJ. Privately held by the Brown family since 1932, the company generates more than $3.5 billion in annual revenue and employs over 17,300 associates. In her role at NFI, Wikelman focuses on operations, compensation and attracting, retaining and developing talent. Previously, she served in management roles at Snappy, FMC, and BioLab. She earned a BS in marine sciences at the University of South Carolina and studied HR at the Cornell University ILR School.

Martel is the Vice President, Human Resources at Comcast.

Larry is the Vice President, Talent Management, Leadership & Learning at AmeriHealth Caritas

Sean is the Executive Vice President & Chief People, Culture & Communications Officer at Lincoln Financial Group.

Maria Julieta Casanova is an HR Leader with over two decades of experience empowering organizations through People Transformation, forward-looking Talent Strategy and Leadership Development across Fortune 500 companies in industries such as Energy, Oil and Gas, Chemicals, Science & Technology. She currently leads the Global HR Business Partner organization and the Talent Acquisition CoE at Corteva Agriscience, a Life Sciences company.

Her international career has been shaped by assignments in multiple countries, along with global roles, bringing a rich multicultural lens to leadership.

Julieta has led complex organizational transformations, including large-scale mergers and acquisitions, with a strong focus on aligning people strategy to business impact. She believes in the power of human potential in an AI-enabled era—helping organizations navigate digital transformation, embrace the Future of Work, and operate with speed and agility in rapidly evolving markets.

Committed to influencing positive change, she has spoken at leadership forums, most recently at “Congreso de Mujeres Líderes” at Harvard University and the L’Oréal “Women in Tech Forum”. 

Her mission is to help organizations—and people—grow with authenticity, identity, and purpose.

Shaunique is the VP, HR Business Partner - Wilmington Trust (Affluent Market, Private Banking, Trust Services) at M&T Bank.

Catherine is the Corporate Vice President, HR at New York Life Insurance Company.

Omar is a seasoned HR consultant with over 20 years of experience helping forward-thinking organizations redefine the future of work. Since joining Workhuman in 2019, he has served clients as an educator, advocate, and trusted advisor, driving impactful people strategies. Omar began his career in the U.S. Air Force as a combat pilot and training operations director, leading and developing high-performing teams. He later expanded his expertise through consulting roles at Deloitte, Appirio, and the NeuroLeadership Institute. Omar holds a Bachelor of Science from the U.S. Air Force Academy, a Master of Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma, an MBA from California Polytechnic State University, and a Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law.

Kendra serves as an Employee Health & Benefits Client Executive, consulting mid to large-size employers on their health and welfare strategies. She specializes in the needs of business services, financial services, technology, and manufacturing industries.

Kendra offers over 9 years of experience in the health and benefits industry, ranging from general agency experience to carrier sales, account management, consulting, and production.

John Grossman, PT, DPT is a Clinical Specialist at Sword Health. 

Ximena Conde is a Reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer. 

Brie Harvey is a talent management leader and digital strategist who writes and speaks about trends within Human Capital Management and the future of work.

Having served in a variety of leadership roles for HR Technology companies over the last decade, she brings expert level knowledge of Total Rewards, L&D, talent acquisition, and how to cultivate workplace cultures that transform employee engagement and the Employee Value Proposition.

Passionate about the intersection between behavioral science, managerial effectiveness and technology, Brie has partnered with some of the world’s largest, most complex organizations to build high performance cultures centered around authentic appreciation, trust and inclusion.

In her role as an Employee Engagement Evangelist, Brie works with the research arm of Achievers, the Workforce Institute, to share data-based insights about how to enhance employee engagement and recognition strategies for a pandemic-era workplace.

Angie Parsons is Director of Product Marketing at Beekeeper by LumApps, where she is at the forefront of transforming the workplace for frontline workers. With a mission-driven focus, Angie champions the development and execution of strategic initiatives that enhance the lives of those who are the backbone of business — the deskless workers on the frontlines delivering products and services for customers, clients, and patients all around the world. Her expertise and thought leadership on the subject is coupled with an enthusiasm for leveraging technology to foster cross-functional collaboration, breaking down silos between Communications, IT, HR, and Operations teams to create a seamless and empowering digital experience for frontline employees.

Angie’s passion and work is centered in helping businesses thrive by ensuring their teams - from frontline to desk - are engaged, productive, and aligned with the company’s mission and culture. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Angie is committed to making a meaningful impact on the future of work through innovative, people-centered technology solutions.

Ariella Cohen is Deputy Managing Editor, News at the The Philadelphia Inquirer. 

Alicia Archer is a Master Trainer at STRETCHIT. With over a decade of teaching experience, Alicia Archer thoughtfully guides users through comprehensive stretching, mobility, and flexibility sequences, in order to unlock their movement potential. Alicia is Group Fitness Certified by AFAA (The Athletics and Fitness Association of America) and a Certified FRC® (Functional Range Conditioning) Mobility Specialist by Functional Anatomy Seminars. Her qualifications also include a BFA in Dance from Fordham University/The Ailey School.

Patrick Manfroni is a strategic partnerships executive with extensive experience building ecosystems across payroll, HR, and workforce technology. At Stream, a global leader in earned wage access and financial wellness, Patrick leads U.S. partnerships and expansions with major providers including ADP, Paylocity, iSolved, Oracle, and many others. Throughout his career, Patrick has built a reputation for blending commercial strategy, product enablement, and legal expertise to advance partnerships that fuel long-term growth. 

Beyond his role at Stream, he is passionate about advancing financial inclusion for frontline workers and helping organizations use technology to improve employee wellbeing and business performance.