Robin Yates specializes in the areas of strategic planning, developing partnerships, program design and implementation, plus team and executive coaching. In her work as a nonprofit consultant and coach, she is known for engaging, facilitated sessions that allow teams to collaborate effectively using tools and techniques from her experience both in the for-profit and not-for-profit worlds.

Prior to starting her business in 2014, Robin spent 26 years at IBM, where she executed acquisitions and divestitures, negotiated outsourcing agreements, managed diverse teams, helped launch new businesses, and managed the ThinkPad brand across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Robin received her BS from Vanderbilt University, an Executive MBA from the University of Colorado, and Certificates in Arts Administration and Leadership Coaching from NYU. She is also a certified coach with the International Coach Academy and Positive Intelligence TM . She is honored to serve on the board of the New York Civil Liberties Union.

Connect with Robin:

Website:https://yatesadvisory.com/

Email: [email protected]

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Nicole Keck is a powerhouse in the talent acquisition industry. Along with her BA from the University of Albany, she has more than a decade of experience. She started her career in recruiting in State Farm, and now is the Talent Acquisition Leader Americas and Europe for Momentive Performance Materials. Her abilities to spot top-performing candidates, to establish strong connections with both candidates and hiring managers, and creating trusting relationships while managing end-to-end recruitment, are just some of the many skills that help her find the right people for her organization.

Nicole is incredibly passionate about her work; you can often find her attending industry events or networking with NY colleagues within the Capital Region Recruiters’ Network, of which she is President.

Connect with Nicole:

Twitter: @nikkikeck

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Dr. Sunni Lampasso is a consulting psychologist and executive coach. Leveraging nearly two decades of clinical experience, she utilizes behavioral science to facilitate leadership development and positive organizational change. In addition to her extensive clinical experience, Dr. Lampasso has held leadership roles in nonprofit and for-profit settings, built a thriving private practice, and taught several graduate-level psychology courses. She also has regular speaking engagements on leadership, building positive workplace culture, burnout, resilience, and emotional intelligence. Dr. Lampasso holds a doctorate in psychology (PsyD), is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral level (BCBA-D).

Connect with Sunni:

Website: https://www.shapingsuccessconsulting.com/

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Charles J. (Chuck) Newman CLU is the President and Managing Partner of Charles Newman Co., (A Hilb Group Company), which specializes as an employee benefits and PEO broker. Charles Newman Co. was the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber’s 2021 Business of the Year and is celebrating over 30 years in business. Charles Newman Co. serves more than 200 nonprofits and for-profits nationwide.

A graduate of Colgate University, Chuck began his insurance career as an agent of Connecticut Mutual Life in 1991. and soon formed Charles Newman Co. Chuck is a 3rd generation Newman family business owner in Peekskill, New York. Chuck is a current Board member of The Peekskill Arts Center and Volunteer NY!

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www.charlesnewman.com

Jeffrey Kimmel is a Partner with Akerman, LLP, a law firm with 700 attorneys across the country, and is Co-Chair of the Akerman Wage and Hour Practice Group. Jeff routinely represents businesses in matters relating to wage and hour law, as well as wrongful termination cases, and regularly counsel’s employers on day-to-day human resources and legal compliance issues. Jeffrey is also a certified mediator and arbitrator. Jeff is also Co-Host of the recently launched Akerman Angle, Legal Insights on Wage and Hour Law podcast.

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HR Matters a podcast for companies to learn more about the people topics that impact your organization/company.

HR Matter is hosted by Diana Barrera. Diana has over twenty years as a human resource professional and has supported corporate and non-corporate functions within major to small domestic and international businesses, such as ConAgra Foods, Pearson and Momentive. Diana has numerous degrees, including master’s degrees in Industrial Organizational Psychology and in Education. In her leadership roles she has developed multi-year HR strategies, led complex organizational design efforts for growth and cost effectiveness, developed cutting edge talent management processes, established HR operations to deliver change, among many other achievements. With her global experience, she started Rebilo HR to provide her diverse business clients with accessible, customized, and strategic HR Services.

You can reach Diana by sending an email to [email protected]

HR Matters is brought to you by Rebilo HR, your people partner for your business. Check them out for HR strategy development, talent retention, organizational design and much more. All services are provided in both english and spanish. To learn more, go to RebiloHR.com

Enrique Torre Molina is an international LGBTQ+ activist, speaker and
consultant for private companies, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and
media. He is a cofounder of Colmena 41 (an organization working to connect, inspire,
and study the LGBTQ community and their allies), and his views are often featured in
media outlets such as The Washington Post opinion section. His clients’ list includes
HBO, Blackrock, Newsweek, AT&T, Netflix, Paypal among many other international
companies. He worked as a campaigner at All Out and Amnesty International. The
Economist featured him in its 50 Top Diversity Professionals list. He serves on the
advisory assembly for Mexico City government’s Council to Prevent Discrimination and
the board of It Gets Better Mexico.

Connect with Enique:

Website: https://www.colmena41.com/

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Twitter: @ETorreMolina

Instagram: @ETorreMolina

Facebook.com/etorremolina

HR Matters a podcast for companies to learn more about the people topics that impact your organization/company.

HR Matter is hosted by Diana Barrera. Diana has over twenty years as a human resource professional and has supported corporate and non-corporate functions within major to small domestic and international businesses, such as ConAgra Foods, Pearson and Momentive. Diana has numerous degrees, including master’s degrees in Industrial Organizational Psychology and in Education. In her leadership roles she has developed multi-year HR strategies, led complex organizational design efforts for growth and cost effectiveness, developed cutting edge talent management processes, established HR operations to deliver change, among many other achievements. With her global experience, she started Rebilo HR to provide her diverse business clients with accessible, customized, and strategic HR Services.

You can reach Diana by sending an email to [email protected]

HR Matters is brought to you by Rebilo HR, your people partner for your business. Check them out for HR strategy development, talent retention, organizational design and much more. All services are provided in both english and spanish. To learn more, go to RebiloHR.com

Danielle Moore is a partner in the Labor & Employment Department of Fisher &
Phillips LLP, a national law firm with over 30 offices. Danielle focuses her practice on
counseling employers on labor and employment concerns including limiting financial impact
on their business and getting ahead of litigation, but also represents them in lawsuits if
needed. In addition, Danielle has founded and co-chaired the Fisher Phillips Women's
Initiative and Leadership Council which mentors and supports rising women attorneys, in
which all of their offices partake in. She earned in B.A. from the University of Southern
California and her J.D. in 2004 from George Washington University Law School.

Join Diana as she talks with Danielle about Organizational Restructures and Compliance

Connect with Danielle on Linkedin Here

HR Matters a podcast for companies to learn more about the people topics that impact your organization/company.

HR Matter is hosted by Diana Barrera. Diana has over twenty years as a human resource professional and has supported corporate and non-corporate functions within major to small domestic and international businesses, such as ConAgra Foods, Pearson and Momentive. Diana has numerous degrees, including master’s degrees in Industrial Organizational Psychology and in Education. In her leadership roles she has developed multi-year HR strategies, led complex organizational design efforts for growth and cost effectiveness, developed cutting edge talent management processes, established HR operations to deliver change, among many other achievements. With her global experience, she started Rebilo HR to provide her diverse business clients with accessible, customized, and strategic HR Services.

You can reach Diana by sending an email to [email protected]

HR Matters is brought to you by Rebilo HR, your people partner for your business. Check them out for HR strategy development, talent retention, organizational design and much more. All services are provided in both english and spanish. To learn more, go to RebiloHR.com

Tony Castelbuono is currently the Senior Director of Compensation at
Village MD. He is a human Resource leader with more than 16 years of leadership
experience working for small, medium, and large healthcare, manufacturing, and
technology companies. During this time, areas of responsibility have included
compensation, global mobility performance management, HRIS, health and wellness,
rewards and recognition, employer of choice initiatives, and an HR internship program.
Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Accounting from Southern Adventist
University and Masters in Business Administration for Webster University.

Join Diana as she talks with Tony about inflation and salary increases, DEI compensation initiatives, the future of compensation, and much more

Connect with Tony on Linkedin Here

HR Matters a podcast for companies to learn more about the people topics that impact your organization/company.

HR Matter is hosted by Diana Barrera. Diana has over twenty years as a human resource professional and has supported corporate and non-corporate functions within major to small domestic and international businesses, such as ConAgra Foods, Pearson and Momentive. Diana has numerous degrees, including master’s degrees in Industrial Organizational Psychology and in Education. In her leadership roles she has developed multi-year HR strategies, led complex organizational design efforts for growth and cost effectiveness, developed cutting edge talent management processes, established HR operations to deliver change, among many other achievements. With her global experience, she started Rebilo HR to provide her diverse business clients with accessible, customized, and strategic HR Services.

You can reach Diana by sending an email to [email protected]

HR Matters is brought to you by Rebilo HR, your people partner for your business. Check them out for HR strategy development, talent retention, organizational design and much more. All services are provided in both english and spanish. To learn more, go to RebiloHR.com

Bryn Goodman is a partner in the Labor & Employment Department of Fox Rothschild LLP, a national law firm with 950 attorneys in 28 offices. In NYC, Bryn focuses her practice on guiding employers and management on all aspects of employment law. She represents employers in state and federal lawsuits and administrative proceedings and advises clients on compliance with local, state, and federal laws regarding hiring and termination, discipline, discrimination, retaliation and wages. In addition, Bryn works with clients to draft and revise handbooks and policies, and conducts anti-discrimination, anti-harassment and diversity training. She earned her B.A. from Cornell University, and J.D. from Pace University School of Law.

Join Diana as she talks with Bryn about parental leave, best practices for employers, Federal Laws concerning parental rights, and much more

Connect with Bryn on Linkedin Here

HR Matters a podcast for companies to learn more about the people topics that impact your organization/company.

HR Matter is hosted by Diana Barrera. Diana has over twenty years as a human resource professional and has supported corporate and non-corporate functions within major to small domestic and international businesses, such as ConAgra Foods, Pearson and Momentive. Diana has numerous degrees, including master’s degrees in Industrial Organizational Psychology and in Education. In her leadership roles she has developed multi-year HR strategies, led complex organizational design efforts for growth and cost effectiveness, developed cutting edge talent management processes, established HR operations to deliver change, among many other achievements. With her global experience, she started Rebilo HR to provide her diverse business clients with accessible, customized, and strategic HR Services.

You can reach Diana by sending an email to [email protected]

HR Matters is brought to you by Rebilo HR, your people partner for your business. Check them out for HR strategy development, talent retention, organizational design and much more. All services are provided in both english and spanish. To learn more, go to RebiloHR.com

Mark Berry is the Senior Vice President, People at Inari. Mark brings deep expertise in human resources and is a recognized leader in the field of workforce analytics, with a focus on the use of data to help define & shape culture. Prior to joining Inari, Mark held senior HR leadership roles at Indiana Packers Corporation, CGB Enterprises, ConAgra Foods, and International Paper. While at ConAgra, Mark was the founder & leader of the organization’s people insights department. Mark holds a MBA from Indiana State University and MA in psychology from Eastern Illinois University.

In this Episode, Mark talks about what it takes to build a system for Workforce Analytics,  HR solutions for Small and Mid sized businesses, and How People's analytics can be used to help a company increase their ROI.

Connect with Mark on Linkedin Here

HR Matters a podcast for companies to learn more about the people topics that impact your organization/company.

HR Matter is hosted by Diana Barrera. Diana has over twenty years as a human resource professional and has supported corporate and non-corporate functions within major to small domestic and international businesses, such as ConAgra Foods, Pearson and Momentive. Diana has numerous degrees, including master’s degrees in Industrial Organizational Psychology and in Education. In her leadership roles she has developed multi-year HR strategies, led complex organizational design efforts for growth and cost effectiveness, developed cutting edge talent management processes, established HR operations to deliver change, among many other achievements. With her global experience, she started Rebilo HR to provide her diverse business clients with accessible, customized, and strategic HR Services.

You can reach Diana by sending an email to [email protected]

HR Matters is brought to you by Rebilo HR, your people partner for your business. Check them out for HR strategy development, talent retention, organizational design and much more. All services are provided in both english and spanish. To learn more, go to RebiloHR.com