Keith Bogen, SPHR/SHRM-SCP
Chief Networking Officer & Founder

Keith Bogen founded Whine & Dine Networking in March 2003, following a dream to create pure networking forums for Human
Resources professionals that would be unfettered by rules and excess process. As a Human Capital Expert,
he has been delivering HR Director, Manager, Generalist and Consultant services, as a full-time employee and as a consultant,
to organizations of all sizes and in many industries for the past 15 years. He is also proudly building a clean energy business
with North American Power and providing life-changing opportunities to many through his network in that industry.
His
networking groups and career development skills have also been of tremendous support to many thousands across the globe. He
speaks to and teaches audiences in private business and organizations on the strategic power of networking for professional
and personal development. The circle of those for whom he makes connections grows enormously each year. Keith's areas of
expertise that have brought great benefit to companies and clients include Network Development, Change Management, Employee
Relations, Talent Development, Process Improvement, Performance Management, as well as Behavioral and Legal Analysis. He has
particular strengths in mergers & acquisitions, benefits, compensation, recruitment and career development. Keith is SPHR
certified and holds dual Master's degrees in Human Resource Management and Labor & Industrial Relations, as well as certifications
in Employment Law and Six Sigma White & Green Belts.
Strategic Growth Advisor

Abby Kohut is the Lead Consultant and President of Staffing
Symphony, LLC, a staffing consulting and expansion company. In the past 15 years, Abby has held positions such
as Senior Director of Recruiting & Career Development for Kaplan, Inc., Manager of Global Recruiting for Alpharma, Inc.,
and Interim Director of Recruiting for Continuum Health Partners.
Abby's goal for 2010 is to provide assistance to 1,000,000
job seekers. In that vein, she provides advice to job seekers at AbsolutelyAbby.com
and offers live advice on job search topics via CareerWakeUpCalls.com.
The author of the book "Absolutely Abby's 101 Job Search Secrets",
Abby is a frequent speaker in the Northeast on job search topics, and her viewpoints have been quoted in the media on numerous
occasions. Abby was a guest speaker on "Jobs For Candidates over 50" for Job1usa.com on WTOD Radio Station in Toledo and appeared
on Career Corner which airs on SOMA TV in NJ. In 2010, Abby won a Pinnacle Award from SHRM for speaking on "Social Media Networking
Strategies for Success" at the Ultimate Warrior Career Workshops and Job Fair in Fort Dix, NJ.
Strategic Leadership Advisor & Stamford CT Networking Leader

Jennifer M. Scott is the Founder of HireEffect LLC. With a background as a Manager of Recruitment and
Human Resources Manager, Jennifer now is a recruiter, talent acquisition strategist and coach with over 17 years of recruiting
experience and a passion for networking and social media. As a strategist she creates innovative recruitment processes which
support the ever-evolving needs of her clients, and acts as a trusted consultant to help them achieve their recruitment and
retention goals. She has proven success in sourcing across multiple functions at any level in an organization, developing
a consistent candidate pipeline, creating a positive candidate experience, and increasing employee engagement through inspiring
orientation and onboarding programs. As a social media job search coach Jennifer offers tactical approaches to the job search
process in all of her one-to-one sessions and workshops, leveraging social media. With the ability to reverse-engineer the
recruiting process for those in transition, she inspires people to take action in their career campaign. In addition to continuously
building her recruitment, consulting and coaching practices Jennifer serves on the Board of Directors for the Brookfield Education
Foundation and chairs the Media Relations and Social Networking Committee.
Lynn Woodhall, SPHR/SHRM-SCP
Stamford CT Networking Leader

Lynn Woodhall, SPHR is a Human Resources Executive specializing in the development of Human Resources
programs which drive business growth, motivate and retain teams, and mitigate risk for small to mid-sized entrepreneurial
organizations. Currently, Lynn is providing consulting services to several clients in the publishing and hi-tech space.
Previously, Lynn was VP, HR for VBrick Systems and she held leadership positions for MECA Software and Thomson Software Products,
a U.S. division of Thomson, CSF.
Lynn received her B.A. from Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven and is a local and national member of the
Society for Human Resource Management.
Stamford CT Networking Leader

Christopher is a Story Teller of HR Data and a workforce intelligence thought leader. As a Human Resources Practitioner
with several years of experience focusing on global workforce planning and people analytics while providing excellence in
sustainable leadership, he is viewed as a subject matter expert on predictive people analytics by connecting the human capital
data with business intelligence, offering business leaders tangible report packages ensuring strategic decisions can be made
to maximize both Top Line and Bottom Line Growth. He has been recognized as a thought leader in Human Resource Management
with an appointment to the Connecticut SHRM State Council as Co-Director of Diversity & Inclusion. Christopher carries a BS
in Agriculture Science from Rutgers University, as well as a MA in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University
and a MS in Organizational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University.
Milford and Stamford CT Networking Leader

Elaina Campopiano is an Organizational Development Professional with 15 years of experience in Human Resources.
As a Senior Manager of HR Processes, she led the project management of organizational development programs, designing processes
and implementing programs across all functional areas for such companies as Gartner and Accenture. Elaina strategically structures
change management methodologies, industry best practices and technology solutions to achieve business and HR goals. She has
worked in the Information Technology and Global Consulting industries and has held prior positions as an HR Manager and Recruiter.
Elaina is based in Fairfield County, Connecticut, has a Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Fairfield
University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Connecticut.
Asaf Carmeli, SPHR/SHRM-SCP
Milford and Stamford CT Networking Leader

Asaf Carmeli, SPHR is a Senior Human Resources Business Partner with global experience within and outside
the HR function. Most recently Asaf served as the HR Director for Unger Enterprises in Bridgeport CT. Prior to joining Unger
he was part of IBM's HR organization in Talent, Workforce Programs, Compensation, and Business Development. Asaf specializes
in Talent, Workforce & Resource Management, Executive & Employee Compensation, Global Performance Management, Strategic
Planning, Workforce Reductions, Employee & Labor Relations, HRIS and Diversity.
Asaf carries a MBA from The University
of Connecticut School of Business and a Bachelor of Science from Southern Connecticut State University.
David Deluke, SPHR/SHRM-SCP
Milford and Stamford CT Networking Leader

David DeLuke is a Global Human Resources Executive, with a history of success in providing creative and
innovative options to business partners. As a results-oriented leader, implements processes to retain talent, reduce expenses
and optimize performance. Leverages human resources as a business tool to grow internal and external relationships, transforming
the department into a strategic partner that makes significant contributions to an organization’s bottom line.
Jerome Laday, SPHR/SHRM-SCP
Edison & Princeton NJ Networking Leader

Jerome Laday has 25+ years of experience as an HR professional with generalist/recruiting experience in the pharmaceutical,
management and benefits consulting, clinical laboratory, and personal care products industries. He is currently in the role
of Director Talent Recruitment for Research & Innovation at L'Oreal USA in Clark, NJ providing generalist
support and managing campus recruiting for the division. Jerome has been a member of SHRM (both National and local chapters)
since 1987. He is the past Chapter Secretary & Chapter President for the Central NJ Chapter and the past Chapter Certification/Education
Chairperson for the Morris County Chapter. He is the past Certification Director for the Garden State Council of SHRM and
has been certified SPHR since 1993. Jerome has designed and facilitated one-day HR seminars at Middlesex County College and
has been the FDU Instructor for the SHRM Learning System since 1993, teaching two classes per semester. Jerome is the founder
of the term "Networking is NOT just for Not Working" which we now use at every Whine & Dine event. As Jerome was one of
the original members of the Whine & Dine Networking Group, we are honored to have him on our leadership team.
Edison & Jersey Shore NJ Networking Leader

Geri Weinberg has 20+ years as a Human Resources Professional with demonstrated generalist / talent acquisition
and retention success in lean manufacturing, food and beverage production, electronics, consumer products, insurance, health
care, finance, IT and non-profit industries. She is currently providing professional recruiting consulting services to SGS
North America and has completed long-term consulting projects for many firms, including L'Oreal, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue
Shield of NJ's Horizon NJ Health division, and LG Electronics NA. Previously she held business partner and leadership roles
with such organizations as the American Heart Association, Silver Line Windows, an Andersen Window Company MicroWarehouse
and Garden State Medical Group.
One of her greatest assets is the ability to seamlessly step into varied types of industries
and recruit on all levels for top talent, striving to meet and exceed the Company's talent acquisition and retention goals
and expectations. Becoming a thread in the fabric of an organization, she delivers results with a sense of urgency and cost
effectiveness consistent with company values and strategy.
Geri is an avid networking professional and was one of the
original five members of the Whine & Dine Networking Group.
Tom McGrory, SHPR/SHRM-SCP
Parsippany & Edison NJ Networking Leader

Tom is a highly experienced Human Resources Business Partner with experience in Compensation and Human
Resources in the specialty pharmaceutical, clinical diagnostics, financial services, and information technology industries.
He specializes in developing compensation programs which reward performance with rewards and recognition clearly linked to
the business strategy. He is also certified in Sales Compensation and International Compensation. He is a Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator (MBTI) Certified Workshop Facilitator. Tom has a BA in Psychology from Rutgers University and a MS in Industrial
Relations and Human Resources from Rutgers University.
Parsippany NJ Networking Leader

Mitch Gouze has multiple years of experience in a variety of industries as a Compensation and Benefits Executive
along with experience as a Human Resource Business Partner. He has brought structure and process improvement in compensation
and benefit programs to small to mid-sized companies. Most recently Mitch was Director, Compensation and Benefits at Regeneron
Pharmaceuticals, and prior to that, he held a number of roles in HR and compensation & benefits at Innovex, Inc. He has
worked in a variety of industries including specialty chemical manufacturing, retail, direct marketing, healthcare and retail
banking. Mitch holds a Masters of Public Administration from the Bernard M. Baruch Graduate School of Public Administration
and a BA in Political Science from Wilkes University.
Paramus NJ Networking Leader

Tanisha Russell Day is the Founder and Managing Consultant for KEY HR Consulting, LLC, which has been
formed to assist individuals and emerging growth businesses around the world in establishing best practices in their Human
Resources Operations. With over 10 years of professional HR experience, Tanisha has experience in working with the corporate,
non profit and higher education sectors. She specializes in HR Implementation for Small Businesses, Recruiting, Career Coaching
and Mentoring just to name a few. Tanisha is also an Adjunct Professor at Berkeley College in NJ teaching HR related courses.
She holds an MBA and BS in HR Management and Organizational Behavior from Rider University. She serves as a member of SHRM
and the National Association of Female Executives (NAFE). Her motto is, "Your network defines your net worth."
Jersey Shore & Edison NJ Networking Leader

Joanne Louizides-Bates brings over 25 years of plant-based Human Resources experience in pharmaceutical, consumer packaged
goods, contract packaging, and semiconductor industries. Joanne is currently a Human Resources Manager for
Church and Dwight Company, Inc. She is responsible for maintaining a strong employee relations and union avoidance program
through ongoing evaluations of HR policies, performance review and development, recruitment, and training. Her management
expertise lies in leading small, hands-on HR teams and in developing policies that meet the needs locally, while remaining
compliant within a larger corporate structure.
Joanne has been an active member of SHRM since 1988 and served as Secretary
and Program Chair for her Central NJ Chapter. For six years she chaired a number of committees on the Garden State Council
SHRM Conference Committee and then served as NJ Conference Chairperson in 2000. It was during these years that Joanne began
to learn the value of networking with HR colleagues across the state and the region and where she became involved with Whine
& Dine Networking.
Joanne holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a Masters of Human Resources Management;
both from Rutgers University.
Scott Chase, SHRM-SCP/SPHR
Jersey Shore & Princeton NJ Networking Leader

Scott Chase is a Human Resources Solutions Professional with in-depth knowledge of all HR functional areas,
specializing in Health and Welfare Benefits, 401K, Pension, Total Rewards/Compensation, Talent Management/Recruiting, Learning
and Development, Payroll, BPO and Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Currently the Manager of Human Capital for INTTRA, he has previously
provided high-level services for Chubb Insurance.
Scott carries strong technical knowledge and began his career in HR
closely tied to HRIS functions and he also has computer systems certification from Chubb.
Princeton NJ Networking Leader

Steve Gall, SPHR, is a Senior HR Professional with over 15 years of experience in Applications, Compensation,
and Shared Services in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and chemical industries. Currently a HRIS consultant, other positions
he has held include Manager of HR Shared Services/Service Integration at Merck and Co., and HR Business Analyst at Rohm and
Haas Co. He has experience with both PeopleSoft and SAP including implementation and functional support of US and non-US audiences,
as well as experience with SaaS HR software and compensation administration. Having held roles predominantly within human
resources organizations, he has a strong customer focus and understanding of HR processes.
In addition to leading Whine
and Dine in Princeton, Steve is also the VP of Membership for the Princeton HRMA (SHRM) chapter. Steve carries a Bachelor
of Arts from Ursinus College.
Plymouth Meeting PA and Princeton NJ Networking Leader

Alyssa Satow is a Senior Learning & Organizational Development Professional with 15 years of experience,
who strategically analyzes, develops, implements and evaluates learning and organizational development solutions to maximize
Human Resources contribution to organizational effectiveness. She specializes in performance & talent management, leadership
development, team building, organizational change initiatives, coaching, project management, HR policies, job competencies,
recognition programs, instructor-led/online learning solutions, and learning management systems. She has held positions in
healthcare, insurance, and biotechnology/pharmaceutical organizations, including Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital,
Group Health Incorporated and DFB Pharmaceuticals.
Alyssa earned her Master of Arts from Rider University in Curriculum,
Instruction and Supervision, a Graduate Certificate in Multimedia Technology from New York University, and is certified in
the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
Dennis Fisher, SPHR/SHRM-SCP
New York City Networking Leader

Dennis is a results-driven leader, strategist, and problem-solver with knowledge and vast experience in managing all aspect
of Human Resources Management. Successful track record managing multiple HR and Logistics/Transportation
professionals while providing internal business partners with needed support to run their business operations successfully.
Proven strengths in building, developing, motivating, and managing quality-driven teams. He identifies and manages key metrics
that move organizations forward to achieve organization’s business goals and has expertise in assessing HR needs at multiple
locations and providing helpful timely support. Dennis has a BA in Economics from Rutgers University.
Michael Steele, PHR/SHRM-CP
New York City Networking Leader

Michael is an experienced Human Resources Professional with a strong knowledge of benefits administration,
broker direction, worker's compensation, recruitment, new hire on-boarding and compliance, HRIS, time and labor systems, labor
law, process flow, problem resolution and risk mitigation. He holds an Associate's in Business Administration from Central
Piedmont Community College.
New York City Networking Leader

Khristy has worked across a variety of industries, including insurance, financial technology, and human resources within
the information technology, hospitality, and communications sectors. She is especially interested in talent acquisition, integrated
talent management, organizational and leadership development, diversity and inclusion, organizational effectiveness, and employee
engagement. Khristy holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Tampa and a Masters in Social-Organizational Psychology
from Teachers College of Columbia University.
New York City Networking Leader

Talisa is building a portfolio of Human Resources experience at the generalist and administration levels
across the financial sector, with specialties in employment, staffing and customer service. She holds a BS in Industrial and
Labor Relations from the State University of New York College at Old Westbury and is currently pursuing her Executive Master
of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations at Baruch College CUNY.
Long Island NY Networking Leader

After a distinguished career in law enforcement with the New York City Police Department that spanned over two decades,
Rob Gasperetti took the human capital skills honed as a Detective and Patrol Officer to work in Human Capital Management.
He has been the Director of Human Resources at Piping Rock Club on Long Island for over five years and also serves as Treasurer
of the PMD Foundation, a group dedicated to raising awareness of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease, supporting those afflicted
and their families, reducing misdiagnosis and funding research.
Rob's expertise lays in Employee Relations, Public Speaking,
Change & Performance Management and Leadership Development. He also has specialties in talent identification, budgeting,
compliance, team building and mentoring. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Manhattan College.
Christopher E. Lopez, Sr.
Plymouth Meeting PA and Princeton NJ Networking Leader

Christopher E. Lopez is the President of National Association of African Americans in Human Resources – Philadelphia
Chapter and the CEO of Bluerose Consulting Group, a Human Resource Consulting Firm. Chris has developed strategies
that lead to permanent staffing solutions for companies within many industries and markets and has leveraged his proven experience
in workforce development, human resource partnerships, sourcing and placing qualified candidates for medium and small organizations.
Recognized throughout the industry, he works top-producing candidates in a variety of positions, including executive leadership.
Chris has completed assignments for Hewitt Associates, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, West Chester University, ARAMARK and the
University of Pennsylvania. Prior to Human Resources, Chris worked as a Food and Beverage Manager for Walt Disney World,
Delaware North Park Services, Host Marriott Services and Woods Foodservice. A graduate of Cheyney University, Chris holds
a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant and institutional Management. As a person who is dedicated to professional growth
and business networking, Chris sits on the board for a variety of organizations in the City of Philadelphia and surrounding
areas.
Plymouth Meeting PA Networking Leader

Barbara Davidson is a HR and OD Executive and Consultant with significant successes designing and implementing
programs across all functional areas of HR and OD (compensation, benefits, performance management, talent acquisition/development,
Six Sigma, culture change and major change management initiatives). Her focus is in aligning and integrating HR and OD processes
with business processes to optimize achievement of business and culture goals. In the evenings – at Temple University, Barbara
earned a Ph.D. in Organization Development, an M.B.A. in Industrial Relations and Organization Behavior and worked on an M.Ed.
in Counseling Psychology. In addition to her consulting activities, Barbara is on the Board of the Philadelphia HR Planning
Society as Co-Chair of the Programs Committee. She recently spent 7 years leading/building the HR and OD function for NBME
where her team won the HR Department of the Year Award. Her career also includes a long tenure with both CIGNA and Corestates
(now Wachovia/Wells Fargo), as well as various consulting projects with major Philadelphia based organizations.
Plymouth Meeting PA Networking Leader

Cindy Howes, Principal of Millennial Consultants LLC, is an Executive Coach and Organizational Change Consultant.
She concentrates on helping leaders and organizations co-create their emerging futures, working with all generations to be
current, inclusive and able to manage transformational change. With over 20 years of experience in corporations such as AstraZeneca
Pharmaceuticals, Vanguard Group Inc., Exelon, and PNC Bank, Cindy is a Licensed Psychologist who has spearheaded all aspects
of talent management including performance management, competency development and implementation, leadership development and
assessment, cultural change, and global team development. With a Masters degree from Temple University and a Bachelors degree
from Bryn Mawr College, Cindy has made Philadelphia her home for many years. She also co-writes a blog LiveLikeaMillennial.com with her son.
Plymouth Meeting PA Networking Leader

Frank Bruno is a 25+ year Senior Human Resources Professional with experience in employee / labor relations,
compensation and benefits, human capital management, talent acquisition, safety and health, worker compensation, training
and development, organizational change. He has held VP / Director level positions for companies with populations ranging from
500-3000 employees multi-site in international operations. He has worked in aerospace, automotive, electronics, industrial
manufacturing industries. Frank is currently under contract with Veolia Energy as an HR Consultant.
Frank holds an MBA
with a concentration in Industrial Relations and Organizational Behavior from Temple University and a BA Psychology from The
College of New Jersey.
Denver CO Networking Leader

LeRoy is the President/Founder of the Society of Hispanic Human Resource Professionals (SHHRP), an organization
serves as a guide, a blueprint and a conduit for information and an opportunity for those who believe in diversity, inclusion
and social justice to connect and share. The goal is to foster leadership and professional development in Colorado’s diverse
workforce/ SHHRP is very proud of the company it keeps, as well as its core values.
He is an accomplished Human Resources
leader, business partner and educator with a three decade track record of success and impact on many around him. His career
success has spanned both the public and private sectors. He earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University
of Northern Colorado. LeRoy will bring Whine & Dine Networking to the Greater Denver area in the Spring of 2017.
Greater Boston MA Networking Leader

Shawn Lancaster is a seasoned Human Resources Professional with a wide variety of experiences including
consulting, as an in-house HR professional and a small-business owner. He is currently a Senior Manager for Global HR Analytics
and Employee Data Management at Boston Scientific in Natick, MA. Previously Shawn was an Advanced Strategy and Systems Adviser
for Organization Metrics, Inc. (OMI) / ClearPicture, Inc. In this role, he advised clients on a variety of HR and Talent Management
processes including performance management and development, strategic workforce planning, HR/HC Metrics, HR Technology implementation
and employee engagement surveys. Previously, he worked for Personnel Decisions International (PDI) in Boston responsible for
Talent Management Systems Consulting and HR Professional Development. He has also has worked in a variety of positions/projects
in Compensation and Benefits, Diversity, HRIS, and HR Transformation for The Hartford Financial Services Group, Corning, and
Becton Dickinson.
Shawn is a member of SHRM and the HR Leadership Forum (HRLF), and has a MILR (Masters Industrial Labor
Relations, HR concentration) from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from State University of New York
(SUNY) at Geneseo.
Greater Boston MA Networking Leader

Terri is a hands-on Human Resources Business Partner with a solid reputation for objectivity and integrity
in meeting employee challenges in organizations. She has demonstrated effectiveness as a collaborative and resourceful HR
professional with experience in technical, healthcare, consulting, non-profit and manufacturing, environments. Her specialties
include coaching and counseling managers and employees, performance management, talent management, employee on-boarding, benefit
administration and design, as well as compensation administration and analysis. She is a ASTD Certified Trainer and a DDI
Certified Facilitator. Terri holds a BS in Business and Economics from Southern Connecticut State University.
Richard Jordan, GPHR/SHRM-SCP
Triangle NC Networking Leader

Richard is an independent Human Resources Consultant known for effective career search coaching, as well
as shaping and leading high-performing, strategically-aligned global talent acquisition organizations in the UK and US. For
the past four years he has been based in North Carolina's Research Triangle and has Pharmaceutical, Enterprise Software, IT
Services, Airline, Financial Services, Transportation, Not-For-Profit and Consulting sector experience. Richard is currently
talking with organizations developing talent management strategies to position themselves successfully for the impending talent
crisis.
Kathy Koechling, SPHR, IPMA-CP
Triangle NC Networking Leader

Kathleen Koechling SPHR has over 20 years experience in the public sector, mostly as a generalist. Most recently, she led
a division of sworn and civilian police employees for a North Carolina law enforcement agency. Kathleen's specialty is connecting
people, ideas and resources. Her experience includes targeted recruitment, creating advertising initiatives to appeal a designated
demographic, and designing selection processes that are job-related and promote diversity. She has expertise in a wide variety
of employment laws and HR practices. Kathleen enjoys consulting with clients to provide customized services, collaborating
to find solutions to problems, helping people use social media to aid in their work, and experimenting with new programs and
initiatives. She is energized by ideas, networking, and learning almost anything new.
Kathleen was a founding member of the City's of Durham's Diversity Council, graduate of the City of Durham's Leadership
Academy, served as President for the NC Chapter of IPMA-HR (International Public Management Association for Human Resources)
and is an instructor for the IPMA-HR competencies training for certification. She holds a Master of Science in Human Resources
and is certified as SPHR from HRCI and IPMA-CP from IPMA-HR.
Triangle NC Networking Leader

Jim Ullman is the founder of Spryghtly Culture and Engagement Solutions and believes that everything an organization does
and everything it wants to do depends on culture and engagement. Through Spryghtly and his previous practice, Appleseed Consulting,
he has consulted to a variety of non-profit, higher education, and government clients and is also a faculty member with the
Center for Creative Leadership, having held several HR-related roles with FHI 360, Durham (NC) County Government, Lee Hecht
Harrison, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Jim earned a B.A from Miami University and an M.A. from
The Ohio State University. Jim holds an SPHR and is also certified in the MBTI, the FIRO-B, Workplace Big Five Profile 4.0,
the Change Style Indicator™, the Change Navigator™, and as an Organization Workshop facilitator.
Triangle NC Networking Leader

Cal brings more than 25 years Senior Human Resource Management experience in complex, matrixed organizations
across multiple industries. Skilled at aligning HR initiatives with business strategy, continuous improvement processes and
other cost effective solutions focused on bottom-line results. He has worked for ABC Television, Citigroup, AT&T Capitol,
RBS Citizens Financial and is currently an HR Consultant. Cal's consulting experience includes talent management/organizational
effectiveness and executive search assignments. In addition, he has served on several non-profit boards including the Urban
League of RI, National Alliance of Business and the Northeast Human Resource Association (NEHRA). Cal has a Bachelor of Arts
degree from Howard University and is currently a member of the Triangle Society for Human Resources (TSHRM).
Atlanta GA South Networking Leader

Cicely C. Thornton has worked in the Human Resources profession for 15 years. Having worked in Pharmaceutical,
Bio-Tech, Publishing, Telecommunications, Professional Services, and Insurance, these varied industries have allowed her to
excel with client groups as diverse and culturally different as the human race. Strengths possessed by Cicely afford her the
opportunity to do extremely well in areas such as Employee Relations, Employee and Organizational Development and Change,
Recruiting, Benefits, and Training. She was most recently a Senior Human Resources Generalist for the bio-pharmaceutical
UCB in Atlanta GA.
Cicely received her Masters degree in Corporate and Organizational Communications from Fairleigh
Dickinson University, and has parlayed that education for use in the enhancement of organizational optimism. She is actively
involved in several volunteer groups, and is embarking on an in-depth study of the Love Languages, starting with Spanish.
Emma Washington, GPHR/SHRM-SCP
Atlanta GA South Networking Leader

S. Emma Washington is a seasoned HR Professional, devoted to implementing HR Best Practices within organizations
to maintain legal compliance and create effective working environments. She has a diverse range of professional experience
within various industries and business functions including, Educational Services, HR Consulting Firms, Retail Merchandising
and Manufacturing Organizations. In addition, she specializes in Performance Management, Process Improvements, Employee Relations,
Business Continuity Planning, Talent Management, Union and Non Union Environments. Emma also serves as a member of SHRM and
National Association for Professional Women (NAPW). Moreover, she is dedicated to educating organizations on inclusion and
diversity awareness as well as implementing effective communication strategies in order to streamline HR policies, procedures,
and programs.
Emma holds a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor
of Arts in Health and Human Services Administration from SUNY Buffalo. She also has her Professional in Human Resources certification
(PHR).
Donna Sloane, PHR/SHRM-CP
Baltimore MD Networking Leader

"Donna Sloane is an accomplished Human Resources Business Partner. She has 15 years of extensive HR Operations
experience and specializes in Benefits, Compensation, Policies and Procedure Development, and Legal Compliance. Donna earned
her PHR and SHRM-CP, and carries a Bachelor of Arts in English from Columbia University.
Atlanta North GA Networking Leader

Tony Cephus is a Human Resources Manager with specific expertise in Recruitment, Employee Relations, HRIS,
Open Enrollment and Unemployment Investigations. He has worked for several organizations in the Atlanta area and also dedicates
a great deal of his time helping others in the HR community with business and employment challenges. He is an exceptionally
organized and analytical practitioner, able to quickly adapt and perform at high levels in pressure environments.
Tony
is an amazing communicator whose group leadership and interpersonal skills are consistently modeled in the Whine & Dine
community.
Alexandra Levin, MBA/SPHR/CVPCC
Orange County CA Networking Leader

Alexandra L. Kaplan, MBA, SPHR is a results-driven Human Resources Practitioner and Business Consultant
who works with organizations, entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals in creating breakthroughs in business performance.
As a consultant, trainer and coach, her expertise is in supporting businesses in achieving their mission and goals, resulting
in direct impact on the bottom line and financial success. Alexandra has over 20 years of executive and leadership experience
in Human Resources, Human Capital Development, and business experience, and she has worked at the Director level in Human
Resources for a wide range of companies across multiple industries. She holds a MBA in Strategic Management and Organizational
Behavior from California State University in Northridge.
Networking Leader

Riva is a well rounded and results-oriented Human Resources Business Partner with two decades of leadership
experience. Her core strengths include recruitment/staffing, benefits, employee communications, employee relations, policy
development, performance management, and payroll. She is experienced with full employee life cycle and provides strategic
input in hiring decisions, reviews and communicates policy and benefits information, while resolving employee relations issues.
A relationship builder with managers, employees and candidates, her strengths include providing the highest levels of service
from Human Resources and delivering accurate data to make effective decision-making. Riva earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
from the University Center at Binghamton at the State University of New York.
Networking Leader

Olena describes herself as an analytical thinker, persistent doer, constant learner and self-motivated optimist. She is
a business-savvy HR professional with nearly a decade of experience in human capital management, business operations and accounting
practices, with expertise in talent management, compensation, training and employee relations. She manages human capital,
oversees operational activity and monitors financial health for the organization. With a good sense of structure that allows
her to build relationships between concepts and ideas, she has built a strong reputation as the go-to expert.
As a constant learner, Olena graduated at the top of her class at Baruch College (City University of New York) for Human
Resources and Business Management and she will soon be SPHR certified. She is building knowledge and experience in HR Analytics,
Strategic Compensation, Equity Plans, Employee Engagement and Performance Management.
Networking Leader

Jasmine is a performance-driven Human Resources Business Partner with a solid track record of planning
and executing aspects of operations and business strategy in the financial services sector, ranging from Fortune 500 organizations
to mid-sized organizations. Including experience in employee recruitment and retention, staff development, benefits and compensation,
Human Resource (HR) records management, HR policies development, legal & compliance, writing personnel manuals, corporate
policies, and job profiles.
Earning her Master's degree in Human Resources Management from Mercy College, she also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business
Administration and marketing from Mercy.
Networking Leader

Susan is a natural connector of people as well as a strong assessor of talent having a solid foundation in Industrial
Organizational Psychology. Given her high energy level, she is ideally suited for climates undergoing significant
transformation, integration & consolidation. Her core strengths span talent strategies, technology solutions and implementations,
external brand management, executive search management, transformation and culture change, internal mobility and candidate
pipelining, career management, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, predictive modeling.and assessments.
She is comfortable leading teams, RPO relationships, vendor partnerships, M&A restructuring and leading technology implementations.
Susan holds a Masters Degree in I/O Psychology from Fairfield University and a Bachelors in Business Administration (Minor
in Computer Science) from Sacred Heart University.
Networking Leader

Aoife is the Founder of Quinn HR Consulting Group. She is a Human Resources Architect building high performing
organizations through engagement-centric training programs and executive coaching for transformation. She has held HR leadership
roles at well-known companies: Nestle USA, Cadbury, Unilever, Frontier Communications and Bayer Healthcare. Prior to starting
her consulting practice, she was the Vice President of Human Resources for the U.S. based division of HomeServe Plc. She has
led training initiatives and workshops in both domestic and global companies and she is an expert in the field of Communications,
Employee Relations, Leadership & Performance Management.
She holds degree in Culture and Society from the State University of New York, and a certificate in Spanish Language and
Culture from the University of Salamanca in Spain. She is a Senior Professional in Human Resources and is a Certified Executive
Coach, Career Coach and Professional Coach. She is certified by the International Coach Federation (ICF) as an Associate Certified
Coach. Aoife has resided in different countries from the Far East to Europe which has given her an appreciation for cultural
integration within companies. Her first professional career brought her to the operatic stage by the age of 13, so she’s no
stranger to working with large audiences. She is a fitness enthusiast and a student of Chinese martial arts where she practices
mindfulness in an ever-changing world. This background, along with an impressive corporate career helps her to be a dynamic
and motivational speaker with audiences around the globe. She is a dual citizen of the U.S. and United Kingdom.
Networking Leader

Paul is a Total Rewards Leader with experience in implementing effective human resources programs on a
global scale. He has a blend of strategic and tactical experience in standing up compensation and benefit programs that build
scale for companies. He has demonstrated consistent success in total rewards design and implementation, while demonstrating
global experience developing long-term incentive plans that drive growth in net income. His expertise covers executive pay
programs & pay governance, proxy preparation and CD&A disclosures, career framework and progression, management and sales
incentive plan design, board preparation and presentations, along with global benchmarking and data analytics.
Paul earned his Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Steven's Institute of Technology and also
has his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York College at Oneonta.
On-Line Community Manager

Ed Han is a wordsmith with a passion for networking and helping professionals optimally leverage opportunities. He is a
collaborative client champion with particular expertise in online communities, relationship management and influencing skills.
As a veteran of several industries, including publishing, financial services and fashion, Ed has honed these skills and traits
in many environments, from a major Wall Street firm to a small financial services start-up to a sales office for an overseas
fashion brand. Active in the community, Ed facilitates a professional group in Princeton NJ and also serves as the PR committee
Chair for the Professional Service Group (PSG) of Mercer County.
Ed is a subject matter expert in major social media
such as Twitter and LinkedIn and is currently is a LinkedIn trainer with Paul Buijs, The LinkedIn Guy. He writes a monthly
column for the PSG of Mercer County newsletter called Staying Focused. You can check
out the weekly updates to his blog here. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English
literature from Albright College.
Legal Advisor

Liane Fisher is an experienced litigator focused on avoiding and resolving workplace issues. Prior to
founding Liane Fisher Law, Liane worked at Jackson Lewis LLP, helping clients meet business goals while minimizing
employee issues, by emphasizing preventive strategies and positive solutions in the practice of workplace law. She drafted
company policies and procedures, and conducted employee trainings. She also achieved many notable litigation successes while
defending management in state and federal court and before city, state and federal administrative agencies.
Liane received
her juris doctorate from Brooklyn Law School, where she earned the Judge Doris A. Thompson and Edward Thompson Award for Excellence
in Trial Advocacy. Ms. Fisher graduated cum laude from George Washington University with a Bachelors in Business Administration.
After college, she worked at UBS|PaineWebber. She is General Counsel for Liasa Marketing, a New York City based Marketing
Firm. She is a member of the New York State Bar and is admitted to practice law in the United States District Court for the
Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. She is also a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association, the New
York Women's Bar Association and the New York County Lawyers Association.