Sahana is the global head of HR for wealth technology and engineering & architechture for Citigroup. Founder of Unveiled: Bridging the Gap to Sponsorship, Sahana is a visionary global HR leader known for her dedication to driving commercial success and fostering impactful partnerships across sectors. With a wealth of experience, she has consistently exhibited bold leadership, leveraging innovative solutions and strategic data-driven decision-making to propel organizations forward. As a results-driven HR leader, Sahana has demonstrated success in leading talent strategies as organizations grew organically or through mergers and acquisitions. Her integrative approaches, centered around operationalizing vision and behaviors, have been instrumental in creating scalable and sustainable operating models.

With a Bachelor's degree in Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from India, a Masters in Human Resource Management from Rutgers University, and a SHRM SCP certification, Sahana combines technical expertise with a profound understanding of human capital dynamics. Her bold data driven leadership has earned her recognition as Crain’s NY 2022 Notable HR Leaders, invitation-based memberships on Forbes HR Council and Chief. Sahana is a sought-after speaker and has authored three articles in 2022, each highlighting bold approaches for operationalizing equitable and inclusive cultures within organizations. Her exceptional ability to navigate the ever-evolving technology landscape, particularly in times of significant disruption, positions her as a thought leader on topics such as "Managing the Whatifs: Adaptability, Agility, and Scenario Planning", "Advantage HR”, “Humanizing Technology”, “Balancing Tech vs Process”, and others showcasing her deep understanding of innovation and its transformative impact. Apart from contributions to her profession, Sahana volunteers for Imagine, a Center for Coping with Loss, and is an #IamRemarkable facilitator.

Ben Sampson is the co-founder and CEO of WeHero where he works closely with hundreds of companies to help them reach their social impact goals. Ben speaks actively about corporate social responsibility, volunteerism, sustainability, and how companies united with activism drive powerful change. Ben’s past experience includes leading product teams, building startups, and studying sustainable business strategy at Harvard. In his free time, he’s an avid outdoor enthusiast focused on skiing, surfing, and mountain biking.

Josh Merrill is the founder and CEO of Confirm. Previously, Josh was Chief Product Officer at Carta, Founder of TapCanvas, and Co-founder of MogoTix. He is also an angel investor in a number of tech startups. He has been building web products since graduating from Carnegie Mellon in 2005.

Heather is a results-driven human resources executive with extensive experience in all facets of human resources, including diversity and inclusion, talent acquisition, leadership development, organizational design, change management, succession planning, learning and development, onboarding, employee relations, EEO/employment law, performance management, engagement, and recognition. Heather leverages practical experience with strong communication skills and business acumen, identifying areas for growth and leading cross-functional teams to implement operational improvements, leveraging LEAN/Six Sigma and Agile tools and techniques. She possesses a proven track record of developing and executing best-in-class global talent strategies, contributing to sustainable, long-term growth of any organization. She partners with leaders at all levels to design talent and risk mitigation strategies across the full life cycle of talent management. Heather is a best-in-class advisor, manager, leader, teacher, coach and mentor.

Courtney White is the Head of Human Resources at BASF. 

Nicole Underwood is the VP, Human Resources Business Partners & Operations at Getty Images.

Shashank Bhushan is the  Chief Talent Development Architect at BMC Software.

Gary is the head of executive recruiting at Humana, the fifth-largest health insurance company by membership in the U.S., offering coverage for more than 20 million Americans. The Louisville-based company ranks No. 40 on the Fortune 500, with revenues of more than $83 billion and 95,000 employees.

Gary has more than 20 years of recruiting experience across sectors such as financial services, high tech and industrial. Throughout his career, Gary has a reputation as a talent magnate, and this has enabled him to build exceptional teams and foster professional and personal development for his team members.

Before joining Humana this year, Gary was director of global talent sourcing and executive recruiting at WestRock Co. There he led the transition from an out-sourced RPO recruiting model to an in-house model. He also stood up the talent sourcing and exec-recruiting teams and delivered over $2.5 million in cost savings annually. Gary was also a key sponsor and driver in the implementation of new TA technology and processes.

Before joining WestRock, Gary held talent acquisition leadership roles at Verint Systems and Morgan Stanley. Gary has a passion for Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Belonging and across his career he has evolved and operationalized strategies that addressed diversity gaps, pipelines and hires across the enterprise. He also has a knack for understanding business drivers and enterprise initiatives and how to translate these into recruiting strategies.

Gary has an MBA degree from Kaplan University.

Aimée Meher-Homji is the SVP of Global Talent Acquisition at Nielsen. 

Lydia Dishman is Fast Company’s senior editor for growth and engagement. She has also written for CBS Moneywatch, Fortune, The Guardian, Popular Science, and the New York Times, among others.

Isobel Lincoln is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield.

Bryan Walsh is the editor of Vox’s Future Perfect section, overseeing coverage on policies and technologies that will make the future a better place. Previously he worked at Axios as the Future Correspondent, wrote the 2019 book End Times: A Brief Guide to the End of the World, and worked at TIME magazine for 15 years as a foreign correspondent in Asia, a climate change writer and as the international editor.

Kristy has 15 years of experience as a Strategic Human Resource Leader, Change Manager and Organizational Development Expert. She has served in senior leadership positions throughout her career – most notably with Pearson Education and Constant Contact. Kristy brings a big picture perspective and a hands-on, tactical approach to her leadership that she is now bringing to life with SkillCycle (where she is the CEO & Co- Founder). Kristy’s goal is to help and educate companies to meet their ultimate goals by empowering their employees to take ownership of their career.

Rebecca Warren is a Director of Customer Success at Eightfold AI and has been in and around the TA space for 15+ years at a variety of organizations and industries in both full-time and consulting roles. She has been at Eightfold for just over a year in customer success and the president of the Arizona Recruiters Networking Community (part of the Recruiters Network) and is passionate about helping people succeed.

Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza is a freelance reporter and From Day One contributing editor based in Richmond, Va., who writes about workplace culture and policies, hiring, DEI, and issues faced by women. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Fast Company, and Food Technology, among others, and has been syndicated by MSN and The Motley Fool.

Emily Diaz (she/her) is the VP of Transform. Since joining the 15Five’s founding team in 2013, she has served as close advisor, facilitator, and coach for companies across a multitude of industries -- including Aptiv/Hyundai, Capital One, Moderna, and ThermoFisher. Her specialty is supporting people leaders inside rapid growth and volatile environments. She utilizes frameworks of change management and applied learning to help managers make the shift from ‘command and control’ to ‘collaborate and coach’. Emily is a diehard intrapreneur and lover of social science, having earned her BA in Sociology from Bard College, with a specialty in performing arts from NYU’s Tisch School.

Rosey Rhyne is a senior research manager on DDI’s Center for Analytics and Behavioral Research (CABER) team. With an exceptional background in the field of I/O psychology and a wealth of invaluable expertise gained through a dynamic career in HR, Rosey is passionate about uncovering insights and opportunities to better improve the leadership experience through research. Rosey recently co-authored the largest leadership study of its kind, DDI’s Global Leadership Forecast 2023 that focuses on top global trends and actionable insights to prepare organizations for leadership challenges ahead.

Jess serves as a partner to the most innovative employers in the world, working to create equitable and accessible opportunities for their employees to find care.

Maria Gay is the Manager of Customer Stories and Engagement at Care for Business. She works with HR and Business leaders to identify gaps in their benefit strategies, while sharing the stories and outcomes of those who have found success in their program designs.