The Advisory Board
Anastasia Boone Talton
Director, AI Talent + Employee Experience Practices, Employee Success
Salesforce
Anastasia Boone Talton, MBA, is an HR professional and Ph.D. candidate in I/O Psychology whose research explores belonging and identity among women in tech. With 15+ years leading talent and culture initiatives at organizations such as Zendesk, Robinhood, Wells Fargo and Meta, she designs AI-driven, inclusive people strategies. Her work and research empowers organizations to lead with equity, ethics, and innovation in the future of work.
Andy Tonsing
Vice President Future of Work
Stand Together
Andy Tonsing is Vice President of Future of Work at Stand Together. He is an experienced philanthropic and business leader in advancing innovative work and learning models that help people unlock their potential. He has a background in international education and online learning startups, including helping to establish the Pioneer Research Program, one of the premier academic summer programs for high school students in the US.
Brandon Carson
Chief Learning Officer
Docebo
Brandon Carson is the Chief Learning Officer at Docebo. Previously, he led enterprise learning at Starbucks, Walmart, Delta Air Lines, The Home Depot, and Microsoft. Brandon is also the founder of L&D Cares, a nonprofit that provides no-cost coaching, mentoring, and resources to talent development professionals. He is an award-winning author, a frequent keynote speaker, and a trusted partner to leaders seeking to navigate disruption with clarity and purpose.
Brian Fabes
Managing Director
Corporate Coalition of Chicago
As Managing Director of the Corporate Coalition, Brian leads a network of 55 member companies rethinking core business processes to reduce economic and racial inequities in the Chicago region.
Previously, Brian was Chief Executive Officer at the Civic Consulting Alliance, Sr. Vice President at National Louis University, Assoc. Principal at McKinsey & Company, and Assoc. Professor of Materials Science at the University of Arizona.
Daniel Torrens
Head of Partnerships
TechWolf
Daniel Torrens is a leader in the HR technology ecosystem and an advocate for purpose- and heart-centered work. Based in Miami, he serves as Head of Partnerships at TechWolf, where he builds ecosystem-driven partnerships around workforce and skills intelligence. With 10+ years at SAP SuccessFactors and Workday, Daniel focuses on aligning data, technology, and leadership to unlock human potential and advance skills-based strategies.
Dr. Keith Keating
Chief Talent Officer
BDO Canada
Dr. Keith Keating serves as the Workforce Futurist and Chief Talent Officer for BDO. He is the author of the award-winning L&D practitioner's guide, The Trusted Learning Advisor and Hidden Value. Dr. Keating ardently champions lifelong learning as the pathway to seizing control of one’s career trajectory. He is also an advocate for talent development and leverages his platform to emphasize human talent as the cornerstone of organizational success. He resides in Toronto.
Gayatri Jane Richardson
Senior Director, Global Associate Experience
Walmart Inc
Gayatri Richardson leads accessibility and policy within Walmart’s Global Associate Experience organization, where she works to ensure every associate feels valued and respected. Driven by a desire to create impact at scale, she believes business can be a force for good. A Bentonville City Council member, Gayatri is committed to inclusion, economic opportunity, and building strong, accessible communities.
Jobina Gonsalves
Chief People Officer
Forrester Research Inc
Jobina Gonsalves is the Chief People Officer at Forrester Research With over 25 years of global human capital management experience; She has lived in three countries and brings a truly global perspective to her work. Jobina is also a certified Strengths Finder coach.
She is a graduate of Mumbai University, the Management Development Institute of Singapore, and the Wharton School’s Chief Human Resource Officer Program.
Kathleen Mattie
Global HR Innovation Leader
Icon Vendorpass Consultants
Kathleen is senior global learning, leadership, and talent executive who modernizes HR and builds skills-based organizations by applying Generative AI and talent intelligence at scale. Working at the intersection of business strategy, human performance, and emerging technology, Kathleen designs enterprise learning and workforce ecosystems that accelerate leadership pipelines, strengthen organizational capability, and deliver measurable impact across complex global environments.
Noah Rabinowitz
Sr. Director Newbuild Transformation Office
Royal Caribbean Group
Noah Rabinowitz is Senior Director of the Newbuild Transformation Office at Royal Caribbean Group. A recognized thought leader with over 25 years in learning and leadership, he has held two Chief Learning Officer roles and worked across five continents. Noah specializes in building leadership capabilities, driving large-scale learning initiatives, and enabling organizations to thrive globally. He is based in Florida with his wife.
Taylor McLemore
COO
Tilt
Taylor is the COO of Tilt, revolutionizing employee leave with empathy and technology. Taylor is the founder of the Human Potential Summit. Previously he was an EIR at Stand Together. Taylor is a venture builder, scale operator, community connector, and investor. Taylor served on the Colorado Banking Board and Colorado PERA Board of Trustees. Previously, he launched and built the Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator as a Managing Director at Techstars.
Victor M. Sanchez
Sr. Director, Global Workplace Strategy
LinkedIn
Victor is a Corporate Real Estate executive with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-impact workplace initiatives globally. He leads Global Workplace Strategy at LinkedIn, shaping data-driven, inclusive workplace experiences that drive connection, engagement, and productivity. Known for clear vision and principled leadership, he builds high-performing teams that turn strategy into results.