Angela Duckworth is the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. A 2013 MacArthur Fellow, Duckworth has advised the World Bank, NBA and NFL teams, and Fortune 500 CEOs. Prior to her career in research, Duckworth founded a summer school for underserved children that was profiled as a Harvard Kennedy School case study. She has also been a McKinsey management consultant and a math and science teacher in the public schools of New York City, San Francisco, and Philadelphia.

Duckworth completed her undergraduate degree in Advanced Studies Neurobiology at Harvard, graduating magna cum laude. With the support of a Marshall Scholarship, she completed an MSc with Distinction in Neuroscience from Oxford University. She completed her PhD in Psychology as a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. Duckworth’s TED talk is among the most-viewed of all time. Her first book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, is a #1 New York Times best seller.

Dr. Joy Buolamwini is the founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, a groundbreaking MIT researcher, a model, and an artist. She is the author of the National Bestseller Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines and advises world leaders on preventing AI harm. Her research on facial recognition technologies transformed the field of AI auditing. Her TED talk on algorithmic bias has been viewed over 1.7 million times. Her TED AI talk on protecting human rights in an age of AI transforms the boundaries of TED talks.

Dr. Joy lends her expertise to congressional hearings and government agencies seeking to enact equitable and accountable AI policy. As the Poet of Code, she creates art to illuminate the impact of AI on society. Her writing and work have been featured in publications like TIME, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, Rolling Stone and The Atlantic. Her work as a spokesmodel has been featured in Vogue, Allure, Harper's Bazaar, and People Magazine. She is the protagonist of the Emmy-nominated documentary Coded Bias which is available to over 100 million viewers.

Dr. Joy was featured on Brené Brown's Dare to Lead Podcast to discuss fighting bias in algorithms, Gender Shades – the accuracy of AI-powered gender classification products, and her perspective on technology as a poet, artist, and scientist.

Dr. Joy is the first Black researcher to grace the cover of Fast Company appearing in the 2020 “Most Creative People” issue and has been named to notable lists including Forbes 30 under 30, Bloomberg 50, Time 100 AI Inaugural list, and MIT Tech Review 35 under 35. She is the recipient of notable awards including the Rhodes Scholarship, the Fulbright Fellowship, the inaugural Morals and Machines Prize, and the Technological Innovation Award from the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. She was selected as a 2022 Young Global Leader, one of the world’s most promising leaders under the age of 40 as determined by The World Economic Forum. Fortune named her the "conscience of the AI revolution." Dr. Joy earned her Ph.D. from MIT and was awarded honorary degrees from Dartmouth and Knox College. She enjoys drawing and drumming in her free time. Visit www.unmasking.ai

With more than 15 years of experience as an innovative operational leader and globally trusted advisor, Julian knows what it takes to inspire and lead high-performance teams. Working with top leaders from Fortune 100 companies, he helps connect the dots between superior business performance and a best-in-class employee experience. He earned an MA and MBA from the University of San Francisco.

Tony Bond is the Chief Impact Officer of Great Place to Work, the global research and analytics firm that produces the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, the World’s Best Workplaces list, the 100 Best Workplace for Women list, the Best Workplaces for Diversity list, and dozens of other distinguished workplace rankings around the world. He serves a key role in shaping the organization’s culture transformation work A strategic thinker and innovator, Tony has served as a trusted advisor for executives at some of the most successful global organizations including the National Basketball Association, AT&T, Daimler, Coca-Cola, Indeed, Whole Foods, Dow Chemicals and American Express. He has helped companies navigate transformational change, people & culture change, mergers and acquisitions and other initiatives impacting culture and human capital. His consulting expertise is backed by over 20 years of diverse leadership experience with a Fortune 100 company and he is adept at providing strategic advice across industries.

Allison Dunavant is Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Camden Property Trust. Allison is responsible for people and culture and oversees Camden’s talent acquisition and learning, employee relations, benefits, compensation, people analytics, inclusion, and diversity. Allison ensures Working Excellence and a great workplace for all. During her time with Camden, Allison has held several roles, including leading business initiatives such as Camden’s enterprise-wide shift to cloud-based ERP and HCM systems.

Before joining Camden, Allison consulted with Fortune 100 corporations across various industries and top-tier educational institutions in organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and business transformation.

Allison has been a featured speaker and panelist for multiple industry organizations and conferences, including the National Apartment Association, Multifamily Executive Conference, Houston Apartment Association, and the Greater Houston Partnership. She has been featured for her thought leadership in articles for GlobeSt.com, NAA Units, and Great Place to Work, and she is a member of the NAREIT Social Responsibility Council, NMHC Membership Engagement and DEI committee and serves on the board of Texas A&M’s Real Estate Program. Allison received her BS from the University of South Alabama and her Master’s degree from Texas A&M University.

Kelly Jones is Chief People Officer at Cisco. In this role, Kelly steers the people strategies, functions, policies, and operations that empower the company's 84,000 employees to achieve extraordinary results and thrive. She leads the People & Communities organization, directing the design and implementation of data-driven, people-first solutions critical to Cisco’s business transformation, enterprise goals, and company vision, including its Conscious Culture and purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All.

A natural teacher and coach, Kelly grounds her leadership in empowerment. She champions and advances solutions that support people in reaching their greatest potential. During her 17 years at Cisco, Kelly has built award-winning, high-performing global solutions and teams that have made a measurable impact on individual, organizational, and business performance.

Kelly has influenced people practices and delivered results at every level of the enterprise, from intern and new graduate programs to executive and enterprise strategy. Focused on attracting, selecting, engaging, and retaining top global talent, Kelly has advanced solutions that increase efficiency, improve quality, strengthen performance, and foster connection.

Kelly joined Cisco in Talent Acquisition roles spanning Engineering and Operations, University Relations, and Sales and Marketing. She then served as Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Mobility, followed by Senior Vice President & Global Head of Talent Solutions. Before joining Cisco, Kelly was Vice President of Sales Operations for Comsys and Principal Owner of her own executive placement and consulting firm.

An advocate for social justice and accessibility, Kelly serves on the board of HeadCount, a non-partisan organization that uses the power of music to register voters and promote participation in democracy. She is also an executive sponsor of Cisco’s Connected Disability Action Network (CDAN).

Kelly attended North Carolina State University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in pre-law. She lives in Denver, Colorado, with her husband, Dave, and rescue dog, Henri.

Tria Deibert has enjoyed packaging ideas, planning amazing experiences, and storytelling for as long as she can remember. In her current role, she leverages these strengths to create a workplace experience that nurtures connection, purpose, and wellbeing.

As senior vice president of Culture and Team Member Wellbeing at Hackensack Meridian Health, Tria collaborates with leaders and team members to co-design a workplace experience that makes team members fall in love, stay in love, and share their love for HMH with everyone they know. Tria has the privilege to develop strategies that elevate engagement, recognition, appreciation, and leadership, building a strong culture that supports the wellbeing of HMH's amazing team members so they can provide the best care.

Tria has been with Hackensack Meridian Health since 2005, when she joined as a marketing manager for Riverview Medical Center. She has held various leadership roles, most recently, vice president, Culture and Team Member Experience. Prior to working in health care, Tria was a marketing executive in b-to-b publishing. Outside of work, she finds joy in creating memorable experiences with her husband and son…especially when they are in Charleston!

Tria has a BA in Communications from St. John Fisher College and an MA in Organizational Leadership from Rider University.

Mary Baszkowski is driven to create a better experience in health care by improving performance, one person at a time. As director of Culture and Team Member Experience, Mary focuses on the moments that matter to create a positive and engaging workplace for team members at Hackensack Meridian Health, from recruitment to retirement.

Mary's career at Hackensack Meridian Health began in 2016 within Human Resources. Her diverse experience spans the Team Member Service Center, Learning and Development, and now, Culture and Team Member Wellbeing. This breadth of knowledge allows her to approach team member experience with a holistic and insightful perspective.

When she's not busy cultivating a thriving workplace, Mary enjoys cooking/baking, entertaining, reading, and traveling with her husband and two sons.

Mary holds a Bachelor's degree from Florida Atlantic University and an MBA from The University of Arizona Global Campus. She is also certified as an Appreciative Inquiry Practitioner from the David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry, DDI Facilitator, Civil Treatment Facilitator through ELI, Inc., and a Certified Facilitator for the Leadership Challenge.

Krystyn Sadler is CEO and Culture Warrior of Mosaic Consulting Group. She has been with Mosaic since 2017. Previously, Krystyn held the position of President and Vice President of People and Culture Warrior, where she was responsible for all aspects of Mosaic's team experience, including culture, employee engagement, benefits and compensation, talent management, HR programs, and more. As President, Krystyn combines a passion for employee and client experience with a data-driven approach to meet Mosaic's business needs and support company values.

Krystyn has an extensive background in Human Resources in the healthcare, legal, and professional services industries. During this time, her focus and impact were within the talent acquisition and retention strategy, employee engagement and well-being, and HR operations and compliance. This experience, coupled with her overall business impact, has provided an opportunity to help guide other leaders who are looking to make a difference in their organizations.

In her free time, Krystyn enjoys watching her two boys, Austin and Garrett, play sports, particularly baseball and soccer. She and her husband are big Chicago Cubs fans, and they like to visit different stadiums around the country. Krystyn is an avid reader with a passion for continuous learning in business, psychology, and organizational culture.

As a strategic talent leader, Thomas drives initiatives that foster a high-performance, inclusive workplace aligned with our organizational vision. With extensive experience in talent management and culture transformation, Thomas excels at developing innovative strategies that enhance employee engagement, retention, and leadership development. His focus on building strong, adaptable teams ensures our organization remains agile and prepared for future challenges.

Mark Joslyn started his career in healthcare operations and held a variety of positions in the healthcare and consumer products sectors prior to joining Trek in 2004. Mark is the Vice President of Human Resources and Information Technology.

Mark earned degrees from Denison University and Northwestern University’s J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management and has served on non-profit boards in Wisconsin. Mark is a triathlete and cyclist who has completed events around the world. He has three children and lives with his wife, Michele, in Madison, Wisconsin.