Nancy Fink brings with her a vast range of experience in both the public and private sectors. She has worked in a management capacity in both the public and private sectors in workforce and organization development and human resources. This diverse background has promoted a sense of reality and humor in the numerous training sessions she has designed and presented. Nancy holds a BA in Sociology and French from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and an MA in Education from The George Washington University in Washington, DC. She was a founding staff member of the Professional Outplacement Assistance Center (under the auspices of the Maryland Department of Labor) in Linthicum, Maryland starting 1992 and served as its Director until her "rewirement" in January of 2021. Currently, she is working as a consultant which allows her to stay involved with her passions - career and workforce development. Nancy is also deeply committed to civic and volunteer organizations. She is a Past President of the International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) and has also served as the President of the Middle Atlantic Career Counseling Association (MACCA) and the Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). She has been a frequent speaker at IAWP, MACCA and CWRU events along with national and local conferences.  And, she still has time for her family, ever increasing circle of friends, her grandbabies, gardening, pickleball and the gym!

Jocelyn Bluth has 30+ years of experience in Human Resources in the financial services industry with expertise across multiple HR disciplines. Jocelyn is a results-driven executive with proven experience in building strong partnerships with senior leaders, line management, and employees alike. Jocelyn has always focused on putting the right people in the right roles to ensure that both the individuals and the business are set up for success. Jocelyn has had experience at Lehman Brothers, Credit Suisse, JPMorgan, Bear Stearns, Golub Capital prior to joining BHI. She holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business.

Joanne Conrad is a career coach, HR Manager and recruiter in constant growth mode taking every opportunity to develop the dreams and skills of others. Because she authentically cultivates trust and engagement, she thrives as a coach, mentor and speaker. Joanne obtained a Master degree in 2010 in Counseling leading her to the non-profit arena, and ultimately launching her into the world of Human Resources. As a recruiter since 2014, she daily meets people looking for change and has evaluated thousands of resumes. In search for fresh knowledge, she obtained the NCDA credential as a Certified Career Counselor (CCC) and Life Design Catalyst in recent years. You’ll find her in New York with daily inspiration from her faith, husband (Fr. Theodotus), two children, mentor Bill Johnson, and four chickens. In her spare time she plays in a concert band, and fills notebooks with ideas.

Lauren Kelley, PhD is an instructional designer in Academic Technology Services at the University of Delaware. She’s been heavily involved with AI Learning Strategy at the intersection of AI and teaching, learning and research, and AI literacy. Lauren crafts AI-enhanced curriculum and pedagogical frameworks that empower learning facilitators to scaffold generative AI into their learners' experiences. She enjoys rethinking how AI can be used as an assistant and co-leads workshop curriculum and programming that provides AI literacy across educational landscapes. She loves to translate complex AI concepts into digestible, interactive experiences that accommodate diverse learning needs. She has worked hard to connect with fellow educators, learning designers, and AI enthusiasts who are committed to responsible innovation in education. She is most proud of her work co-coordinating conference curriculum for the last two years for the University of Delaware's AiM Higher Conference and for her work with the Reimagining PedAIgogy Series, an AI literacy series for faculty and staff.

Heather Ureksoy, Ph.D. is responsible for developing and managing assessment and interview solutions for talent selection across the global enterprise to align with Verizon’s overall talent strategy. Prior to joining Verizon, Heather was a Senior Behavioral Scientist for Infor Talent Science, where she partnered with clients to across industries to identify, recruit, and develop talent. In this role, she developed and implemented assessment strategies, benchmarks, and impact analytics for selection and development, helping organizations lower turnover and improve performance. Heather holds a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University of South Florida.