
Southern California CHRO Virtual Executive Summit
October 5, 2021 | 8:00am - 3:00pm PDT
October 5, 2021 | 8:00am - 3:00pm PDT
Collaborate with your peers
Come together with your peers virtually to tackle top business challenges through peer-driven content and discussions at the Southern California CHRO Virtual Executive Summit.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
Boosting Resiliency Through Change and Innovation
Developing the Next Generation of Leaders for Evolving Ways of Work
Fostering Connected Culture in Hybrid Work Environments
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Dina Barmasse-Gray
The Cheesecake Factory
SVP, Human Resources

Kari Durham
Skyworks Solutions
SVP, Human Resources

Melanie Graper
CoreLogic
Chief Human Resources Officer

Ross Pollack
LionsGate Entertainment
EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer

Celina Scally
Apria Healthcare
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
What to Expect
Connect with your CHRO community through a variety of different session formats at the upcoming Virtual Executive Summit. You'll have the opportunity to listen, engage and create lasting relationships with like-minded peers.
Agenda
October 5, 2021
11:00am - 12:00pm PDT Executive Boardroom
Building a Castle On Sand, Managing the Shifting Landscape

Colleen Butler
VP, Global Human Resources
Bourns

Theresa Bush
Senior Vice President Human Resources
Aera Energy

Edie Givens
SVP, People and Organization
Sony Pictures Entertainment
With a constantly shifting landscape, one of a CHRO's greatest challenges is balancing safety, employee needs, and more all while maintaining business productivity. The majority of HR leaders have already or are looking to implement a hybrid work model, but what is the best way to adapt to the new work environment in a sustainable way?
Join this session as HR leaders discuss:
- Fostering leadership development and team connection
- Challenges and procedures with a hybrid workforce
- Strategies to ensure culture and connection are in place across all teams
11:00am - 12:00pm PDT Executive Boardroom
After the Wake, Holistic Wellbeing

Robert A. Eisen, SPHR
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Western Dental Services

Samantha Stewart
VP, Human Resources
Los Angeles Lakers

Pearl Shiue Luu
SVP - Head of Human Resources
CTBC Bank
The health and wellbeing of employees has always been top of mind for HR leaders, but the aftermath of COVID-19 has left a wake of concern for leadership. Employee safety, along with their mental, emotional and physical health has taken a seat as one of the top priorities moving forward. How can leaders ensure that the workforce is holistically cared for?
Join this session as HR leaders discuss:
- Methods for gathering employee sentiment to enact effective policies
- Instituting programs for holistic wellbeing including psychological safety
- People based strategies for improved productivity and engagement
12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Peer Meetings
Meet virtually for in-depth conversations with your colleagues
8:00am - 8:45am PDT Keynote
Skill Adjacencies — An Answer for Talent Shortages and Retention
Hosted by eightfold.ai

Deborah Cegielski
CHRO
Velocity Vehicle Group

Andrea Shiah
Head of Talent Strategy and Transformation
eightfold.ai

Jason Cerrato
Sr. Director, Product Marketing
eightfold.ai

Kari Durham
SVP, Human Resources
Skyworks Solutions
Global trends have thrown a wrench into the U.S. labor market. There are currently 1.3 open jobs for each unemployed worker, yet organizations are struggling to fill open jobs. There's currently a mismatch between jobs available and worker skills and wants. Find out how skill adjacencies can bridge that gap while retaining valuable talent.
Join this keynote session to learn:
- Current trends driving this mismatch
- What are skill adjacencies and how do they predict potential
- How skill adjacencies create opportunity
8:45am - 9:00am PDT Break
9:00am - 10:00am PDT Executive Boardroom
Analyzing Compensation — Achieving Equity
Hosted by Syndio

Katie Bardaro
Vice President of Analytics & Advice
Syndio Solutions

Jodi DiCenzo
Global Head of Human Resources
NBCUniversal
Everyone should be fairly compensated for their time and contributions in the workplace. Now more than ever, pay equity is getting a second look as calls for diversity, equity and inclusion reach an inflection point. How can HR leaders transform a potential liability into a brand advantage by incorporating equity into day to day pay practices?
Join this virtual town hall, as HR leaders discuss ways to:
- Analyze pay across gender, race and ethnicity to identify gaps
- Systematically resolve issues through proactive interventions
- Effectively communicate pay policies internally and publicly
9:00am - 10:00am PDT Executive Boardroom
Adapting Your Talent Strategy in an Employee's Market

Victor Santillan
Head of Human Resources
Grifols, Inc.

Helene Klein
Chief People Officer
Beachbody

Kevin Tackaberry
EVP, Human Resources
loanDepot
Organizations’ ability to survive, adapt and grow hinge on recruiting and retaining high-quality talent. But in the current hiring landscape, many CHROs are finding that it has become an employee market, making it necessary to up the ante. How are CHROs enticing and hanging onto talent in this landscape amongst intense competition?
Join this session as HR leaders discuss:
- Methods for exceeding employee expectations including compensation, benefits, flexibility and additional creative solutions
- Strategies for competing in the current employee market
- Ideas for strengthening culture amid a largely decentralized work environment
10:00am - 10:45am PDT Keynote
DEI Accountability Through Data, Changing Processes and Mindsets
Hosted by Visier

Colleen Butler
VP, Global Human Resources
Bourns

Paul Rubenstein
Chief People Officer
Visier
Many organizations have spent years on DE&I programs but yielded limited results. While incremental progress has been made, accountability and sustainability remain elusive. Now — in the modern age of people analytics — employers are better able to pinpoint the root cause of workforce representation gaps, measure feelings of belonging and inclusion, and utilize data to make measurable DE&I improvements.
Join this virtual keynote to learn how you can:
- Form an inclusive environment by equipping the workforce with tools, vocabulary, and behavior that promotes belonging for everyone
- Change the enterprise’s relationship with data to measure change and create more visibility around progress toward DE&I goals
- Lead with the heart by leaning into the power of community
10:45am - 11:00am PDT Break
October 5, 2021
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