CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (subject to change)

  • The full conference is approved for 20 SHRM PDC's and 20 HRCI General credits.  For those with SPHR designations, the conference is approved for 18 HRCI Business Credits, however due to scheduling of these sessions, the maximum you can earn is 11 HRCI Business credits. 
  • All sessions are SHRM and HRCI approved.  Sessions that are also approved for HRCI Business Credit are noted on the schedule and will be noted in the conference app and on the printed schedule. 
  • Attendees will not be asked to select your sessions in advance.  All sessions are first come, first seated at the conference, until the room is full.
  • Sessions will take place at the Marriott and Embassy Suites.  Session rooms will be added to the schedule later.
  • Attendees receive a printed schedule and use of the conference App - information coming soon.
  • Included with your registration: Monday Reception, Breakfast M,T,W, Lunch M,T, Breaks M,T
Sunday, April 13, 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Room: M-Goodman
 
INVITATION ONLY EVENT Talent Economics: Charting 5 Days to 10x with OneDigital
Travis Dommert
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Marriott 2nd Fl
 
Conference Check-In and Information
 
 
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Room: M-Executive Meeting Room 4th Fl
 
HR Virginia SHRM State Council Meeting
 
 
Monday, April 14, 2025
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Marriott 2nd Fl & Embassy Suites 1st Fl
 
Breakfast
 
 
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Location: Marriott 2nd Fl
 
Conference Check-In and Information
 
 
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Room: M-Sinatra
 
SHRM Foundation 50/50 and Gift Raffles
 
 
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom A,B,C
 
Marketplace Hours
 
 
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Room: E-Leeward
 
SECURE 2.0 Act: Summary of Key Changes Impact on Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans
Justin Steil, CIMA®, CRPS®
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Room: E-Mainsail East (A)
 
From Setbacks to Comebacks: Building Resilience in Times of Turbulence
Leah Roe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Room: E-Mainsail West (B)
 
The Leader's Toolkit: 5 Essential Dialogues for Empowering Your Team
Anastasia Mizitova
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Room: M-Goodman
(Book For Sale)
Elevate & Empower: Proven Strategies for Developing Emerging and Mid-Level Talent
Lisa Anderson
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom D,E
 
The ADA and FMLA: What Managers Need to Know
Meredith "Merry" Campbell
8:40 AM - 9:05 AM
8:40 AM - 9:05 AM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom D,E
 
Welcome and Virginia SHRM Chapter Recognition
 
 
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Room: E-Windward
 
Headshot Photos
 
 
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Room: E-Leeward
 
Is Your Retirement Plan Driving Employee Retirement Readiness and a Best in Class Benefit
Justin Steil, CIMA®, CRPS®
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Room: E-Mainsail East (A)
(HRCI-Business)
Add Workforce Talent with the Military
Vonzell Mattocks
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Room: E-Mainsail West (B)
(HRCI-Business)
Weathering the Storm: How to Navigate Choppy Waters When the Ship Hits the Fan
Loralyn Mears, PhD
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Room: M-Goodman
 
Leading with Influence: Communicating powerfully & navigating difficult conversations
Scott Tillema
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom D,E
 
Navigating Bureaucracy Through Play
Jeff Harry
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom A,B,C
 
Break in the Marketplace
 
 
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Room: E-Mainsail East (A)
 
Do Your Performance Evaluations "Need Improvement"?
Albert Foster
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Room: E-Mainsail West (B)
 
President Trump’s First 100 Days: Impact on Employers
Kristina Vaquera
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom D,E
 
Show Me the Money!: Complying with Wage and Hour Laws
Randy Sparks
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Room: E-Leeward
 
Creating Culture with Personality
Merrick Rosenberg
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Room: M-Goodman
(HRCI-Business)
Navigating HR: Building Inclusive Dialogues in a Polarized World
Bhakti Karkare
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Room: E-Mainsail East (A)
 
When Law Enforcement Calls - How to Handle Police Investigations of Employee Conduct
William Jackson
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Room: E-Mainsail West (B)
(HRCI-Business)
Catalyzing Employee Growth: Charting a Course for Talent Development and Organizational Success
Shayna Cooke
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom D,E
(HRCI-Business)
The Symphony of Leadership: How to Blend Cohesion, Culture, and Clarity
Desmond Clark
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Marriott 2nd Fl & Embassy Suites 1st Fl
 
Lunch
 
 
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Room: E-Mainsail East (A)
 
How to Enhance HR’s Reputation Through Storytelling
Mack Munro
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Room: E-Mainsail West (B)
(HRCI-Business)
HR Overboard: Strategies to Rescue and Revive Our Image
Ranisha Speed Tenise Edwards, SHRM-CP
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom D,E
 
Sink or Swim - The Business Case for Accountability
Karen Michael
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Room: E-Leeward
 
Become the Leader You Want to Be: Creating Your Leadership Vision, Brand, and Action Plan
Jamie Lewis Smith Brooklyn Stabile
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Room: M-Goodman
(HRCI-Business)
Charting a Course for Team Success: Navigating Dynamics with the 5 Voices
Courtney Jordan
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Room: E-Mainsail East (A)
(HRCI-Business)
From HR to ROI: Aligning People Strategy with Business Results
Michele Haugh
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Room: E-Mainsail West (B)
(HRCI-Business)
Navigating the Cultural Currents: Steering Workplace Culture Toward a Future of Success
Shelley Smith
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom D,E
 
The Boys in the Boat - Lessons for Leaders
Travis Dommert
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom A,B,C
 
Break in the Marketplace
 
 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom D,E
(HRCI-Business)
Keynote Presentation - The New Abnormal
Johnny C Taylor, Jr.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom A,B,C
 
Marketplace Happy Hour, Networking, Chapter Lip Sync Battle
 
 
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
 
 
Dinner on Your Own
 
 
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Marriott 2nd Fl & Embassy Suites 1st Fl
 
Breakfast
 
 
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom A,B,C
 
Marketplace Hours
 
 
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Location: Marriott 2nd Fl
 
Conference Check-In and Information
 
 
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Room: M-Sinatra
 
SHRM Foundation 50/50 and Gift Raffles
 
 
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Room: E-Leeward
(Book For Sale)
Keep in Touch! Navigating The Open Seas While Maintaining Authentic Relationships
Jason Levin
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Room: E-Mainsail East (A)
(HRCI-Business)
Beyond the Hype: 5 Techniques that Deliver Better AI Results
Paul Carney
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Room: E-Mainsail West (B)
(HRCI-Business)
Navigating HR Waters: How Your Expertise as an HR Professional Can Keep Your Business Resilient!
Kathryn Scourby
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Room: M-Goodman
 
Making the Leap to HR Leadership
Alyssa Cox
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom D,E
 
What to Expect When Your Employees are Expecting
Yvette Gatling
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom D,E
 
Announcements, SHRM Update
 
 
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom D,E
 
Keynote Presentation - The 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People: Unlocking Adaptability and Growth for HR Leaders
Taryn Marie Stejskal
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom A,B,C
 
Break in the Marketplace
 
 
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Room: E-Leeward
 
Maximize Your Interpersonal Skills in Workplace Dispute Meetings
Leanna Lyons
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Room: E-Mainsail East (A)
(HRCI-Business)
Steering the Ship: Navigating Organizational Transformation through Strategic HR Leadership
Danielle Gilbert
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom D,E
 
Work Is Broken...Play Can Fix It!
Jeff Harry
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Room: E-Mainsail West (B)
(Book For Sale)
Beyond Survival: Building Resilient, Adaptable Teams for the Future of HR
Kristi Straw
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Room: M-Goodman
 
Sink or Sail: Scenario Planning to Future-Proof Your Workforce
Ranisha Speed Tenise Edwards, SHRM-CP
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Room: E-Leeward
 
Stop! Collaborate and Listen! Impactful Partnerships through Collaboration!
Tina-Marie Wohlfield
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Room: E-Mainsail East (A)
 
Moving the Needle on Building Trust
Katie Garcia
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom D,E
 
Smooth Sailing?: Challenges for Multi-State Employers
Milena Radovic Kristina Vaquera
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Marriott 2nd Fl & Embassy Suites 1st Fl
 
Lunch
 
 
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Room: E-Mainsail East (A)
(Please note the speaker will be taping this session.)
The Trust Revolution: Avoiding the Rising Storm by Navigating HR into Calm(er) Waters
Michael Puck
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Room: E-Mainsail West (B)
(Book For Sale)
The Yellow Cake Principle: The HR Recipe For Success
Roger Grannis
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom D,E
 
Spilling the Tea on Workplace Investigations
Patice Holland Leah Stiegler
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Room: E-Leeward
 
Innovative Leadership: Using Games to Navigate Culture Change and Enhance Team Performance
Alexandra Suchman
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Room: M-Goodman
(Book For Sale)
Tackling Toxicity - A Skill-Based Guide to Addressing Toxicity
Mauricio Velasquez
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Room: E-Mainsail East (A)
(Book For Sale) (Please note the speaker will be taping this session.)
Turning Gut Punches into Punch Lines: How Humor Benefits Your Organization
Greg Schwem
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Room: E-Mainsail West (B)
 
Use Brain Science to Navigate Change: Neuro-hacks to Build Resiliency and Adaptability in the Workplace
Jamie Lewis Smith Brooklyn Stabile
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom D,E
 
How to Navigate an EEOC Charge through Mediation
Leanna Lyons Elluz Athonvarangul
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom A,B,C
 
Break in the Marketplace - Booth prize drawings
 
 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Room: E-Leeward
 
Building Mental Fitness: Thriving as a Leader in Challenging Times
Amy Yip
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Room: E-Mainsail East (A)
(HRCI-Business)
AI-Powered Total Rewards: Revolutionizing Compensation and Benefits for the Future
Sharell Thomas
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Room: E-Mainsail West (B)
 
Navigating the Skills Landscape: The Why, The What & The How
Jonathan Young Lia Santos
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Room: M-Goodman
(HRCI-Business)
Strategic Advantage: Leveraging Veteran and Military Spouse Talent in Your Workforce
Katie Garcia
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom D,E
 
Staying Afloat: Emerging and Developing Issues in Discrimination Laws
Randy Sparks
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
 
 
Dinner on Your Own
 
 
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Marriott 2nd Fl & Embassy Suites 1st Fl
 
Breakfast
 
 
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Room: M-Sinatra
 
SHRM Foundation 50/50 and Gift Raffles Close at 11:00 AM
 
 
7:00 AM - 12:30 PM
7:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Marriott 2nd Fl
 
Conference Check-In and Information
 
 
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom C
(Book For Sale)
The Essentials of Conflict Resolution and Compassionate Leadership for HR Professionals
Henry Yampolsky
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom D,E
 
Get Your Bearings: Employment Law Updates
Anne Bibeau Tom Winn Victor Cardwell King Tower
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Room: E-Mainsail West (B)
 
Baking Connections: Mastering the Yellow Cake Principle
Roger Grannis
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Room: M-Goodman
 
Equipping Your Crew for Smooth Sailing: A Wellness Journey Beyond the EAP
Vanessa Zamy
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom A,B
(HRCI-Business)
From Conflict to Connection: The Power of Civil Leadership
Elisa Garn
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Location: Marriott 2nd Fl
 
Break
 
 
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Room: E-Mainsail West (B)
(HRCI-Business)
AI-Driven HR: Redefining Strategies for a New Era
Ryan Malkes
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Room: M-Goodman
 
Leveling Up Networking with Play
Alexandra Suchman
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom A,B
 
HR Audits: Why You Can't Afford to Skip Them
Sheri Bender
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom C
(Book For Sale)
Crack The Code: The Secret to Building a High-Performing, Results-Driven Team
Alicia Turner
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom D,E
 
Conflicting Protections: A Real Case Deep Dive
Michael Gardner Dean Buckius
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom D,E
 
Keynote Presentation - Navigating the Unknown: Lessons from Solo Kayaking Across Oceans
Cyril Derreumaux
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Room: M-Seaside Ballroom D,E
 
2026 Conference Preview, Closing Remarks, SHRM Foundation 50/50 & Gift Raffle Drawings, Passport Winners Announced