TALREOS 2025 Speakers — 11th Annual

June 4–6, 2025 · Northwestern Pritzker School of Law · Chicago

Wednesday · June 4 — Opening Reception Panel: What if You Had All Your Data?

5:30–8:30 p.m. · Lanny & Sharon Martin Atrium · Sponsored by One Model

Richard Rosenow — Moderator
VP of People Analytics Strategy, One Model

Richard Rosenow is the Vice President of People Analytics Strategy at One Model, leading initiatives to advance people analytics practices, promote AI adoption, and establish robust data foundations. Recognized as a Top 100 HR Tech Influencer by HR Executive, he is dedicated to making analytics accessible and impactful. Prior to One Model, he held positions at Facebook, Uber, Nike, and Argo AI. He earned his MBA from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management.

Danielle Bushen — Panelist
Global Head of People & Culture Technology Strategy, Sanofi

Danielle Bushen is a digital transformation, HR operations and people analytics leader with more than 25 years of experience in HR technology and data management. She is currently the Global Head of People & Culture Technology Strategy at Sanofi. Before focusing on the HR tech stack, Danielle served as Sanofi's inaugural Global Head of People & Culture Data Governance and Stewardship, and prior to that led the Talent Data & Analytics centre of excellence at the Royal Bank of Canada. Over a two-decade tenure at Mercer as Partner, she held roles in global workforce metrics and benchmarking product leadership. She is a graduate of the HBS General Management Program and holds an MA from the University of Waterloo.

Jonathan Ferrar — Panelist
CEO, Insight222

Jonathan Ferrar is CEO of Insight222 and co-author (with David Green) of Excellence in People Analytics (2021). He is a globally recognized authority on people analytics and data-driven HR, working with senior HR leaders across the world to help them derive greater business value from people data.

Alexis Fink — Panelist
Past President, SIOP; ex-VP People Analytics & Workforce Strategy, Meta

Alexis Fink, PhD, is a seasoned executive and renowned thought leader in People Analytics, Leadership, and Organizational Transformation. With leadership roles at Microsoft, Intel and Meta, most recently as the VP of People Analytics and Workforce Strategy, Alexis has a proven track record of driving profound business results. She has served as President of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology and has authored over 50 books, chapters, and academic research articles.

Thursday · Session 1 — People Data by Design: Strategy, Insights, Ethics & Governance

10:05–11:10 a.m. · Thorne Auditorium · Moderated by Al Adamsen

Al Adamsen — Moderator
Founder & CEO, Future of Work Project

Al Adamsen is the Founder of The Future of Work Project, an ongoing endeavor highlighting leading practices and innovative ideas for how students, early career professionals, and those in career transition can prepare, collaborate, and transform in the Age of AI and Perpetual Disruption. Al hosts leaders and practitioners on the People Data for Good Podcast, the My Future of Work Podcast, and the Al Adamsen Podcast. He is also SVP of Leader & Workforce Transformation at Perceptyx, a keynote speaker, educator, advisor, and promoter of the ethical and responsible use of people data, analytics, and AI in the workplace.

Erin Eatough — Speaker
Cofounder & Chief Science Officer, Fractional Insights

"Strategic Workforce Adaptation: Measuring What Matters in the Age of AI"

Erin Eatough is Co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Fractional Insights, an organizational psychology advisory firm. A former professor, Erin led a prolific research lab on how human thriving and organizational performance are reciprocal — her work has appeared in over 100 peer-reviewed papers and business articles. More recently, she was an early scientist at BetterUp, where she built and led cross-functional teams across R&D, client success, and marketing, helping scale the company to a $4 billion valuation.

Sue Lam — Speaker
VP, Global People Analytics, Culture, Strategy & Planning, Coca-Cola

"Who Decides? Cross-Functional Governance for High-Impact People Data"

Sue Lam is the VP of People Insights, Strategy & Culture at the Coca-Cola Company, reporting to the CHRO. She is responsible for shaping the future of Coca-Cola's workforce by developing and executing the company's long-term people, analytics and engagement strategy. Prior to joining the company, Sue was the global head of organizational behavior and HR diagnostics for Shell. She holds dual BA degrees in Psychology and History from UCLA, and a PhD in Social and Personality Psychology from UC Irvine.

Perri Ma — Speaker
GVP, Global People Analytics, Warner Bros. Discovery

"Maintaining People Insights Continuity During System Transformations"

Perri Ma joined Warner Bros. Discovery in 2017 after leading data and analytics workstreams for enterprise Workday implementations at Accenture/DayNine. Following the Warner and Discovery merger, Perri played a key role in implementing Workday as the system of record at WBD. Over her seven years with WBD, Perri's role expanded from building a people analytics practice to overseeing Global People Operations and Workday Configuration/Product Management, leading a global team focused on enterprise-level data analytics and insights.

Thursday · Peer Sessions I — Peer Collaboration Sessions — Morning

11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. · Breakout Rooms

Ian O'Keefe — Facilitator, Group A
Founder & CEO, ikona Analytics

Inside AI's Transformation of Work

Ian O'Keefe is a globally recognized HR executive, People Analytics leader, and AI start-up founder with 25 years of experience building scalable analytic solutions at Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Google, and American Express. Most recently he served as Head of Talent Analytics at Amazon, leading a multidisciplinary team providing data engineering, reporting, research, and applied data science solutions for over 400,000 employees. In 2024 he founded ikona Analytics, combining specialized consulting, applied science, and AI software to help HR organizations unlock the value of their people data. He holds a Master's in Data Science from Northwestern University and has studied AI and LLM product development at Stanford University.

Liz Bailey — SME, Group A
Director, People Systems, Data & Analytics, Ulta Beauty

Liz Bailey is Director of People Systems and Data Analytics at Ulta Beauty. With over 15 years of experience, Liz's journey began in Talent Acquisition before moving to lead strategic initiatives for People Success Systems (HRIS) and People Success Analytics & Insights at Ulta Beauty. Her team's purpose is to build and maintain robust integrated PS systems and processes to ensure Ulta Beauty's people data is accurate, governed and protected, enabling data-focused decisions.

Wes Barlow — SME, Group A
Chief Data and Analytics Officer (HR), BMO

Wes Barlow has been in Analytics for 20 years and People Analytics for 10. He came up the ranks as a Data Scientist, leading HR Data Science and Employee Research at USAA before moving to serve as the Chief Data and Analytics Officer for HR at BMO.

Antony Ebelle Ebanda — SME, Group A
Talent Director, Johnson & Johnson

Antony Ebelle-Ebanda is a Director for Digital Surgery Integration and Talent Insights at J&J MedTech. Before joining J&J, he was the EMEA leader for Workforce Transformation and Analytics at the Allianz Group, and prior to that Global Director of HR Insights, Analytics and Planning at S&P Global. He also served as Global Head of Human Resources Reporting and Analytics at McLagan Consulting (an AON Company) and at Barclays Investment Banking Division, spanning over 15 years of focused leadership in the human capital function.

Dave Lee — SME, Group A
Lead, People Data Science, Blackstone

Dave Lee leads the Data Science team within People Analytics at Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager. His team leverages data science, AI, and advanced analytics to deliver insights that enable HR to make strategic decisions across performance design, strategic incentives, organizational development, and recruiting. Previously, Dave was an analytics lead at Google, and before that a Senior Vice President at Citi. He holds an M.S. in Computational Data Analytics from Georgia Tech and a B.A. from New York University.

Sanja Licina — Facilitator, Group B
President, QuestionPro

Sanja Licina is President of QuestionPro, where she leads workforce analytics and employee experience solutions. With a background spanning industrial-organizational psychology and HR technology, she is a recognized voice on the future of work and employee listening.

Nancy Ukpe Gargula — SME, Group B
Manager, Special Initiatives, People & Culture, MacArthur Foundation

How to Create an Employee Experience That Truly Matters

Caitie Jacobson Mikulis — SME, Group B
Employee Listening & Analytics Lead, NetApp

Caitie Jacobson Mikulis is the Employee Listening & Analytics Lead on the People Analytics team at NetApp, where she analyzes employee sentiment data to create compelling narratives that help leadership make informed business decisions. At Dell Technologies, she led employee listening analytics, designed research projects, and developed customized assessments. As an external consultant for firms including APTMetrics, IOS, and the Center for Creative Leadership, she advised clients on job analysis, assessment validation, and program evaluation. Caitie actively contributes to the professional community through SIOP conference presentations, TALREOS, and the Chicago People Analytics Meetup. She holds an M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from San Diego State University.

Richard Rosenow — Facilitator, Group C
VP of People Analytics Strategy, One Model

PA Function

Smaran Mandala — SME, Group C
Senior Manager of People Analytics, GoodRx

Cori Sloan — SME, Group C
Manager, HR Technology & Analytics, CME Group

Cori Sloan is Manager of HR Technology & Analytics at CME Group, where she works at the intersection of HR systems and workforce analytics. She participated in TALREOS 2025 as an SME in the PA Function peer collaboration session.

Soumya Sukumaran — SME, Group C
Director, HR Technology & Analytics, CME Group

Soumya Sukumaran is Director of HR Technology & Analytics at CME Group, leading the integration of HR systems and people analytics capabilities. She participated in TALREOS 2025 as an SME in the PA Function peer collaboration session.

Christopher Williams — SME, Group C
AVP, People Services & Technology, Victoria's Secret & Co.

Christopher Williams is a transformative HR executive with over 25 years of experience leading enterprise-wide HR technology, operations, and analytics initiatives. As the Associate Vice President of HR Operations at Victoria's Secret, Chris oversees global HR Technology, People Services, and People Analytics functions supporting a large and diverse retail workforce. His career spans Fortune 500 companies including Walmart and ADP, where he led global HR talent systems initiatives and transformed HR analytics capabilities.

Dave Fineman — Facilitator, Group D
Strategic Partner, Revelio Labs

Planning Under Pressure: Rethinking Workforce Planning in Times of Disruption

Dave Fineman is a Strategic Partner with Revelio Labs. Before joining Revelio Labs, he was the Global Leader of People Analytics and Workforce Planning at PTC, Inc. Prior to that, he led Deloitte Consulting's Workforce Transformation People Analytics and Workforce Planning Program. Dave is also an Adjunct Lecturer in the Columbia University School of Professional Studies Human Capital Management program, teaching Master's level students about People Analytics and Strategic Workforce Planning.

Janelle Ketterer — SME, Group D
People Analytics Manager, Stryker

Janelle Ketterer is a Manager, HR Data and Insights at Stryker, focused on garnering impactful insights for enterprise initiatives across Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards. Prior to Stryker, Janelle worked in manufacturing and financial services, building harmonized databases for advanced analytic modeling including predicting employee turnover and pay equity. She earned her Masters in Analytics from Villanova in 2018.

Holly Lam — SME, Group D
Senior Director, People Analytics & Insights, Cencora

Holly Lam is an Industrial-Organizational psychologist with over 15 years of experience as a strategic people analytics leader across multiple functional domains. She holds a Ph.D. in I-O Psychology from Purdue University and has worked with Fortune 100 companies and multi-billion-dollar organizations. At Cencora, she leads a team responsible for internal consulting support and workforce planning. Previously she held various leadership roles at US Foods, CEB Gartner, and Valtera Corporation.

Thursday · Session 2 — Creating People-Centered Experiences

1:40–2:45 p.m. · Thorne Auditorium · Moderated by Ryan Dullaghan

Ryan Dullaghan — Moderator
Head of Talent Development & Analytics, Joby Aviation

Dr. Ryan Dullaghan earned his PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of South Florida. At Joby Aviation, the pioneering electric air travel company, he puts data at the center of Talent practices, leading initiatives spanning performance management, leadership development, employee listening, hiring system design, and people research across global operations.

Melissa Arronte — Keynote + Speaker
Employee Experience Practice Lead, Medallia

"EX + CX: The Missing Link" (Keynote) · "Beyond Engagement Survey – Real Time Feedback in Action"

Melissa Arronte, Ph.D., is the Practice Lead for Employee Experience at Medallia. She has over 15 years of experience in employee survey research and more than 20 years in HR. She was formerly the SVP, Head of People Analytics at Citizens Bank and prior to that Head of People Analytics for Liberty Mutual Insurance.

Bethany Dohleman — Speaker
Director: EEDI Strategy and Enablement, AbbVie

"From Insights to Action: Designing Employee Experience Through Dialogue"

Bethany Dohleman, PhD, holds the role of Director: EEDI strategy and enablement at AbbVie, leading cross-functional HR initiatives. Prior to her current role, Bethany led the internal consulting and people analytics teams at AbbVie and other F100 organizations. She holds a doctorate in Quantitative Psychology and Masters in Statistics, both from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Stephanie Murphy — Speaker
VP People Experience, UnitedHealth

"Beyond Surveys: A Multi-Channel Listening Strategy"

Stephanie Murphy is an experienced people analytics leader with 15 years in internal and external organizational consulting, internationally recognized for her work in employee listening, research, assessments, and analytics. Her experience spans the public and private sector including UnitedHealth Group, University of Texas at Austin, Dell Technologies, and the U.S. Department of Treasury. She has experience teaching MBA courses on people analytics and diversity and inclusion, and holds her Ph.D. in industrial-organizational psychology from Louisiana Tech University.

Thursday · Session 3 — From Data to Decisions: Building a PA Function That Delivers

3:00–4:20 p.m. · Thorne Auditorium · Moderated by Ian O'Keefe

Nicholas Garbis — Speaker
VP, People Analytics & Planning, Ford Motor Company

"Laying the Groundwork: Project and Product Mindsets in People Analytics"

Nicholas Garbis is a leader in People Analytics and Strategic Workforce Planning driven by a passion for ethical, data-informed decisions. His experience includes starting, building, and leading PA & SWP teams at global enterprises across multiple industries, consulting for several Fortune 500 firms, and serving as a guest lecturer at Columbia, Vanderbilt, Stanford, UC-Berkeley, and University of Minnesota. He has published one book and several industry whitepapers on people analytics. At Ford, Nicholas is focused on driving better, faster, more data-informed workforce decisions throughout the organization.

David Green — Speaker
Senior Vice President & Managing Partner, Insight222

"What Do A-Teams Do Differently"

David Green is recognised worldwide as one of the most influential leaders in the fields of people analytics and HR technology. He is an author, speaker, and executive consultant, and co-author of Excellence in People Analytics (2021). As Managing Partner at Insight222, David works with CHROs and people analytics leaders in global companies to help them create more value and impact from people analytics. Prior to co-founding Insight222, he accumulated over 20 years of experience including as Global Director of People Analytics Solutions at IBM.

Cole Napper — Speaker
VP of Research, Innovation & Talent Insights, Lightcast

"The Tree of Value: Combining Human Capital Labor Data with People Analytics, Talent Intelligence, and Workforce Planning"

Cole Napper is the VP of Research, Innovation, & Talent Insights at Lightcast and Co-Host of Directionally Correct, A People Analytics Podcast. A globally recognized leader in people analytics, workforce planning, and talent intelligence, his prior experience spans multinational corporations including FedEx, Texas Instruments, Toyota, PepsiCo, and Grainger, as well as venture-capital backed startups including Motive, Booster, and Orgnostic/CultureAmp.

Daniel Trares — Speaker
VP, People Data & Analytics, Cargill

"Transforming a People Analytics Team: Strategies for Renewal"

Dan Trares is a leader in People Analytics driven by a passion for ethical, data-informed decisions. As the VP, People Data & Analytics at Cargill, he leverages experience at Tenneco, DuPont, VMware, and Eaton Corporation to establish people analytics organizations that measure the business impact of HR programs and provide predictive insights into workforce behavior. He has a comprehensive understanding of the full HR data supply chain through his work in HR Technology, including a full implementation of SAP SuccessFactors.

Thursday · Session 4 — Org Design in an Era of Acceleration

4:40–6:00 p.m. · Thorne Auditorium · Moderated by Aaron Sorensen

Aaron Sorensen — Moderator
Partner, Lotis Blue Consulting

Aaron Sorensen, PhD, is a Senior Partner at Lotis Blue (a SullivanCotter Company), leading the Leadership, Teams, and Workforce service lines and serving as Chief Behavioral Scientist. With 25 years of consulting experience, his clients have included Dick's Sporting Goods, Mastercard, Duke Health, Stryker, Hess, Constellation Brands, and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and TechTarget. He holds a Doctorate and Master's in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from DePaul University.

Catherine Coppinger — Speaker
Head of Customer Insights, Worklytics

"Measuring the Organizational Impact of AI Adoption"

Catherine Coppinger leads Customer Insights for Worklytics, helping customers make use of the data underlying collaboration tools like calendar, email, and Slack, while protecting employee privacy. Her expertise spans workplace analytics, go-to-market strategy, and consulting. Prior to Worklytics, she spent six years at LinkedIn leading data-driven thought leadership efforts and partnering with global companies on network and talent pool analysis for strategic workforce planning. She studied Spanish Literature & Economics at Harvard University.

Aniqa Hatem — Speaker
Manager, People Data Insights, JetBlue Airways

"Understanding Span of Control: Developing Metrics for Organizational Hierarchy"

Aniqa Hatem oversees data infrastructure, metrics, and reporting on the People Data Insights team at JetBlue Airways. The team uses expertise in analytics, research, and psychology across selection, performance, attrition, and DEI to provide leaders with actionable insights. She earned her PhD in I-O Psychology from Florida International University, where her research focused on selection and psychometrics.

Bradley Hubbard — Speaker
Executive Director, HR Strategic Initiatives, Wells Fargo

"When AI Enters the Workflow"

Bradley Hubbard is Executive Director of HR Strategic Initiatives at Wells Fargo, where he leads efforts at the intersection of HR operations and emerging technology. His work focuses on how AI and automation are reshaping workforce workflows and HR service delivery.

Jennifer Kurkoski — Speaker
Director, People Analytics, Google

"Work, Transformed — The Structural Impact of AI"

Jennifer Kurkoski is Director of People Analytics at Google, where she leads research and analytics work on the structural and organizational impacts of AI on work. She brings deep expertise in workforce research and data-driven approaches to organizational effectiveness.

Friday · June 6 · Keynote — The Chief Work Officers' Lieutenant: Why the Head of PA Needs to Evolve

8:30–8:50 a.m. · Thorne Auditorium

Dean Carter — Keynote Speaker
Chief Experience Officer, Modern Executive Solutions

Dean Carter is a widely recognized, innovative leader of People and Culture with over 20 years as a 4-time CHRO across Fortune 50, rapid growth, and culture-driven organizations. Prior to Modern Executive Solutions, Dean served as Chief People Officer for Guild, Sears Holdings, Fossil, Inc. and Patagonia. During his career, Dean's perspectives on innovation in HR and the future of work have been featured in The Economist, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, CNBC, Fast Company, and The Wall Street Journal. Dean currently serves as a Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law Workforce Science Fellow.

Friday · WorRC Session — Workforce Reporting Consortium (WorRC)

8:50–9:25 a.m. · Thorne Auditorium · Moderated by Michele Goldberg

Michele Goldberg — Moderator
Founder & Principal, Apelio Insights

Michele Goldberg is the Founder & Principal of Apelio Insights, helping organizations turn workforce data into practical solutions that improve performance and culture. Before founding Apelio, Michele led people analytics and operations at LBrands, where she built the company's first people analytics function, and prior to that directed workforce strategy and analytics at Nestlé. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Workforce Reporting Consortium (WorRC).

Nicholas Bremner — Panelist
Senior Manager, People Decision Science, Uber Technologies

Nicholas Bremner has a passion for using people data to solve business challenges, applying himself in this domain for over 14 years as a researcher, consultant, and people analytics professional. He holds a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Western University (Canada) and currently leads Organizational Analytics at Uber, enabling HR and business leaders through self-service products and analytics consulting. He has published work on leadership, followership, personality, and employee commitment in peer-reviewed journals.

Chris Butler — Panelist
CEO, One Model

Chris Butler is CEO of One Model, a people analytics platform company. He brings extensive experience in HR technology and data infrastructure, helping organizations build the data foundations needed for impactful people analytics. One Model served as a sponsor of TALREOS 2025.

Aniqa Hatem — Panelist
Manager, People Data Insights, JetBlue Airways

Zachary Rosch — Panelist
Senior Manager, People Analytics, Farmer's Dog

Zachary Rosch heads the People Analytics team at The Farmer's Dog, a rapidly growing startup, ensuring the best experience for employees. His expertise lies in scaling People Analytics in small teams, currently focusing on evaluating employee performance and organizational structure.

Deborah Weiss — Panelist
Director, Workforce Science Project, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Deborah M. Weiss is Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Workforce Science Project (WSP) at the Center on Law, Business, and Economics at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. The WSP promotes better human capital practices through improved measurement and analytics by sponsoring business-academic research collaboration and encouraging dialogue on policy issues. She is also Executive Director of the Employment Quality Metrics Initiative, an employer consortium developing human capital metrics for internal and external reporting. She received her JD from Columbia Law School and her MA in Economics from Harvard.

Friday · Session 5 — Inside AI's Transformation of Work

9:50–10:55 a.m. · Thorne Auditorium · Moderated by Richard Rosenow

Marina Pearce — Speaker
Senior Director, People Strategy & Analytics, Salesforce

"People Analytics for an Agent-Augmented Workforce"

Marina Pearce is Senior Director of People Strategy & Analytics at Salesforce, leading an organization responsible for innovative and scalable research, analytics, and insights products. Before joining Salesforce, she held leadership roles in people science, analytics, workforce planning, assessment, talent, and org effectiveness at Stripe, Ford Motor Company, and Liberty Mutual. She holds a Masters and PhD in Organizational Psychology from Michigan State University.

Kanwal Safdar — Speaker
Senior Director, People Analytics, Microsoft

"Context-Aware Intelligence for All: Redefining People Analytics in the Age of AI"

Kanwal Safdar leads the People Analytics Innovation team at Microsoft, at the forefront of driving innovation by leveraging data and insights to empower Microsoft's culture and people decisions. Her work centers on leveraging Gen AI to create persona-based experiences and democratize insights through intelligent automation. She previously held People Analytics leadership roles at Workday, Palo Alto Networks, and Tesla.

Jin Yan — Speaker
Senior Economist, Revelio Labs

"Measuring Job Exposure to AI — and What It Means"

Jin Yan is a Senior Economist at Revelio Labs, working closely with clients to transform workforce data into strategic insights. Her work focuses on uncovering trends in labor market dynamics and translating them into clear, actionable recommendations for organizations navigating complex talent challenges. Jin holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin.

Friday · Session 6 — Skills, Strategies, and Access to Opportunities

11:10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. · Thorne Auditorium · Moderated by Mark Hanson

Mark Hanson — Moderator
VP of Strategy, Lightcast

Mark Hanson leads strategic initiatives for People Analytics products, skill products, and partnerships at Lightcast. Prior to Lightcast, he was the Director of People Analytics at UnitedHealth Group, where he led teams focused on reporting and analytics for talent intelligence, talent acquisition, HR systems, DEI, learning and development, real estate strategy, and site selection. He earned his MBA from the University of St. Thomas, Opus College of Business.

Alyssa Green — Speaker
Senior Consultant & Behavioral Scientist, Lotis Blue Consulting

"Unlocking Career Value: A Data-Driven Approach to Talent Attraction and Retention"

Alyssa Green, Ph.D., is a senior consultant and behavioral scientist at Lotis Blue, partnering with business leaders on leadership development, team effectiveness, and workforce planning. Her expertise spans predictive modeling, organizational network analysis, and survey design. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from DePaul University.

Rachel Sederberg — Speaker
Director of Research & Senior Economist, Lightcast

"Unlocking Career Value: A Data-Driven Approach to Talent Attraction and Retention"

Dr. Rachel Sederberg is the Director of Research for the Professional Services Team at Lightcast, exploring the impact of emerging technologies on the labor market including AI, green jobs, automation, and disruptive skills. An accomplished author, researcher, and speaker, her insights have been featured in CNN, The New York Times, Axios, NPR's On Point, CNBC, Wired, and Fortune. She earned her PhD in Economics from Northeastern University and previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics at Bowdoin College.

Angela Le Mathon — Speaker
Founder & Chief AI Officer, Alkemie

"Unlocking Potential: Using Skills Data to Guide Talent Growth"

Angela Le Mathon is a global HR executive and strategist operating at the intersection of workforce intelligence, organisational design, and agentic AI. With over 15 years of experience across Europe and the U.S., she has advised and delivered enterprise-wide transformation inside blue-chip organisations including GSK, Aviva, and HSBC, leading global workforce planning, predictive analytics, and structural redesign efforts across workforces of 75,000+.

Ying Li — Speaker
Global Head of People Analytics, PepsiCo

"Skills-Based Organization: The Underlying Skills Components"

Ying Li heads the People Analytics CoE at PepsiCo, passionate about building and sustaining analytical and AI capabilities that bring a real positive impact to employees through their entire lifecycles. She has a strong track record in developing human-centered and ethical AI solutions across talent acquisition, skills & career development, talent retention, compensation, pay equity, performance management and internal career mobility. She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California.

Robert Motion — Speaker
Director of Business Integration for Workforce Intelligence, RTX

"External Talent Intelligence for Strategic Workforce Decisions"

Bob Motion is the Director of Business Integration for Workforce Intelligence at RTX, responsible for introducing and leveraging external analytics to drive workforce transformation. His work develops innovative solutions addressing workforce challenges including location selection, talent pipeline development, skills availability, and workforce optimization, and includes developing a strategic workforce plan to address the workforce impacts of AI at RTX. He has over 20 years of expertise in workforce strategy and strategic workforce planning, and founded heritage Raytheon's Workforce Intelligence Center of Excellence. He holds an MBA from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University.

Friday · Peer Sessions II — Peer Collaboration Sessions — Afternoon

12:45–1:35 p.m. · Breakout Rooms

Serena Huang — Facilitator, Group A
Founder, Data With Serena; LinkedIn Learning Instructor

Data Storytelling with GenAI: Turning Insights into Impact

Dr. Serena Huang is revolutionizing how organizations approach talent, well-being, and DEI through data and AI. As a people analytics executive and chief data officer, she spent more than a decade leading measurement and analytics strategy at GE, Kraft Heinz, and PayPal. Her book "The Inclusion Equation: Leveraging Data and AI for Organizational Diversity and Well-being" is an Amazon best-seller. Recognized as one of the Top AI Keynote Speakers since 2024 and Top 100 HR Tech Influencers in 2025.

Caroline Deck — SME, Group A
Talent Analytics Consultant, Dell Technologies

Philipp Trubjansky — SME, Group A
Global VP, People Analytics & Workforce Management, FORVIA Hella

Philipp Trubjansky has 10+ years of experience inside the HR function, having worked in Germany, China, Singapore, and the US. He has been establishing and growing People Analytics functions with several automotive suppliers, orchestrating data governance, reporting & business intelligence, workforce advisory & management, and data science & engineering efforts. His recent focus on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive allows him to contribute to the mission of the Workforce Reporting Consortium (WorRC).

Al Adamsen — Facilitator, Group B
Founder & CEO, Future of Work Project

Org Structure and Effectiveness

Nicholas Bremner — SME, Group B
Senior Manager, People Decision Science, Uber Technologies

Michael Moon — SME, Group B
Director, Organizational Research & Insights, AbbVie

Michael Moon is Director of Organizational Research & Insights at AbbVie, where he leads research on organizational effectiveness and people insights. He participated in TALREOS 2025 as an SME in the Org Structure and Effectiveness peer collaboration session.

Elizabeth Crofoot — Facilitator, Group C
Senior Economist & Principal Research Analyst, Lightcast

Skills are the Path: Rethinking Skills-based Career Pathing with People Data

Elizabeth Crofoot is a Senior Economist and Principal Researcher at Lightcast, specializing in labor market trends and workforce development. With over 20 years of experience assessing US and global labor market and compensation data, she is an expert in researching businesses' responses to labor and talent shortages. Prior to Lightcast, she held positions as a Senior Economist at The Conference Board and as a Supervisory Economist at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. She has shared her expertise in the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, and CNN. She earned an MA in Economics from American University.

Ranita Jain — SME, Group C
Senior Associate, Center for Economic Opportunity, Annie E. Casey Foundation

Ranita Jain manages a portfolio at the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Center for Economic Opportunity aimed at helping young people develop the experiences, skills, and networks needed to succeed in today's economy. Prior to joining the Casey Foundation, she was the Associate Director of Research at the Aspen Economic Opportunities Program and a study director at Westat. She earned a master's degree in Public Policy at Johns Hopkins University.

Bruce Medler — SME, Group C
HR Data Strategy Manager, International Paper

Bruce Medler started his HR career in 2011 and has worked across Recruitment, Operations, Analytics, Automation, and Project Excellence. From 2015, he consulted with HR leaders to design intuitive and dynamic data products for pertinent HR data needs. In 2019, he managed the HR Workforce Insight team and in 2023 was named the HR Data Strategy Manager at International Paper, focused on aligning HR initiatives with agile technology to drive business value. He holds an MBA with a focus in Service Marketing from the University of Memphis.

Friday · Closing Session — Measuring Values

1:45–2:35 p.m. · Thorne Auditorium · Sponsored by Insight222 · Moderated by David Green

Ryan Colthorp — Panelist
Senior Director, Workforce Planning, People Analytics & Recruiting Operations, Okta

Ryan Colthorp is the Senior Director of Workforce Planning and Recruiting Operations at Okta, leading people initiatives that connect workforce planning with business outcomes. With over 15 years of experience across global organizations like LinkedIn and JPMorgan Chase, he has built and led project management, operations, and analytics teams and developed strategic and operational workforce frameworks. He holds a Master's degree from Columbia University.

Dean Carter — Panelist
Chief Experience Officer, Modern Executive Solutions

Courtney McMahon — Panelist
Head of Global People Analytics, Colgate-Palmolive

Courtney McMahon is Senior Director, Global People Analytics at Colgate-Palmolive, supporting leaders across the organization to maximize talent data for decision making. Her team focuses on technology and measurement strategies for performance, culture, inclusion, learning, recruiting, skills, well-being, and employee listening. Prior to joining Colgate, Courtney held similar roles at AIG and Deloitte. Her past research has been featured in Harvard Business Review and HBS case studies. She holds a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University.

Special Sessions — Additional Featured Speakers

Navigating the Path to People Analytics Leadership (SPA) · Pathways Beyond People Analytics (lunch) · additional program speakers

Jonathan Izenstark — Speaker
Principal, Red5 Services, LLC

Jonathan Izenstark is Principal at Red5 Services, LLC, bringing consulting expertise to people analytics and HR strategy. He participated in TALREOS 2025 as a speaker in the Society for People Analytics session on navigating the path to people analytics leadership.

Amit Mohindra — Speaker
Founder & CEO, People Analytics Success

Amit Mohindra is the CEO of People Analytics Success, a leading global analytics and AI advisory, coaching, and education firm founded in 2008. He has built and scaled analytics teams at Apple, McKesson, Wayfair, and Takeda, and began his professional career as a labor economist at The World Bank, followed by roles at Goldman Sachs, IBM, Lehman Brothers, Lucent Technologies, and Willis Towers Watson. He is a Distinguished Principal Research Fellow at The Conference Board and an HR Venture Advisor for SemperVirens Venture Capital. He holds a doctorate from the University of Southern California, a master's degree in economics from Brown University, and a BS in electrical engineering from Lafayette College.

Heather Whiteman — Speaker
Associate Teaching Professor, University of Washington; Lecturer, UC Berkeley Haas

Heather Whiteman is an expert in People Analytics, Talent Transformation, and the Future of Work, holding a PhD in Human Capital Management and a master's in Industrial Organizational Psychology. She is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Washington Information School and a lecturer at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. Previously she was VP and Global Head of People Strategy, Analytics, Digital Learning, HR Operations & Technology at General Electric (GE) Digital. She was a Fulbright Scholar to Guatemala, serving as program director for the first People Analytics specialization in Latin America. She is the Vice President of the Society for People Analytics and a U.S. representative for ISO Technical Advisory Group TC 260.

Genetha Gray — Speaker
Data Science Leader, Firm Analytics, Edward Jones

Genetha Gray is currently a Data Science Leader in Firm Analytics at Edward Jones. Prior to that, she managed a Data Science group at Salesforce focused on the employee experience, and held roles as an analytics research scientist at Intel Corporation. She has a Ph.D. in Computational & Applied Mathematics from Rice University and is the co-author of numerous research publications including a textbook on environmental modeling.

Jordan Hartley — Speaker
Business Analyst, Talent Operations, Pure Storage

Jordan Hartley is a Business Analyst in Talent Operations at Pure Storage, specializing in data storytelling and people analytics. He participated in TALREOS 2025 as an SME in the data storytelling peer collaboration session.

All 2025 Speakers — Alphabetical