Gloria Sinclair Miller, SHRM-SCP: Field Services Director, Society for Human Resource Management

Gloria Sinclair Miller is an accomplished Senior Executive with more than 20 years of success in the human resources, banking, retail, pharmaceutical, and non-profit industries. Leveraging extensive Global Human Resources experience working with senior executives from CEOs to CIOs and Executives of Sales and Commercial Business, Gloria is a valuable asset for companies seeking guidance on implementing changes, development, sales, and technology. Her broad areas of expertise include full-cycle talent management, human resources, diversity & inclusion, change management, communication, global talent acquisition, talent assessment, mergers and acquisitions, building Start organizations, internal and external consulting, non-profit leadership, volunteer management, operations, fundraising, development, veterans, military affairs, board management, government affairs, and community relations.

Throughout her executive career, Gloria has held leadership positions with USO of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, SMG Global Solutions, AstraZeneca, BristolMyers Squibb, Borders Group Inc, TD Bank and Rosenbluth International. In her most recent role, as Director of Volunteer Administration for USO, she has been responsible for leading the volunteer workforce of over 300 for the state of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey; assuming responsibility for all recruitment, training, engagement and retention strategies; building the culture for the volunteer team that supports the company’s mission to enhance the quality of life for the U.S. Armed Forces personnel and their families. She has received numerous Honors, including the 2014 and 2017 “Women’s Veterans ROCK Legends” Award. Joshua M. Evans Corporate Culture Specialist

Joshua M. Evans is a #1 best selling author in Leadership/Management Training,

a TEDx Programmer, an organizational engagement specialist, professional corporate trainer, international speaker, and a leading expert on organizational culture! Joshua has worked with 100's of companies including AmericanExpress, ExxonMobil, GE, Latham & Watkins, HP, ReMax, Raytheon, Wood Mackenzie, Maersk International, Landry’s, Fidelity National Title, DHL, Transamerica Life Insurance, and many others to assist them in creating the right company culture to improve employee engagement. His insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, LA Weekly, Huffington Post, INC., and many more.

Joshua truly believes that for any organization to succeed they need to realize that attitude is far more important than aptitude. With 10+ years of corporate experience, Joshua marries his expertise, knowledge, and passion to help people enjoy and engage in work again, by traveling the country speaking and training audiences. It has become Joshua's mission to provide people with the tools to re-engage and love the work that they do to create healthier, more profitable businesses. He lives outside of Houston with his wife of 10 years and their three lovely children.

Joshua is on a mission to help people rediscover fulfillment, purpose, and meaning in their work.

Dr. Laura McGuire The National Center for Equity and Agency

Dr. Laura McGuire is an internationally recognized consultant, survivor, researcher, seminarian, and author of the book Creating Cultures of Consent (Rowman & Littlefield, 2021). Their experience includes both public and private sectors, middle schools, high schools, and university settings. In 2015, they served as the first Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Program Manager at the University of Houston, and in 2017, they became the first Victim Advocate/Prevention Educator at the US Merchant Marine Academy. Dr. McGuire is currently an adjunct professor at Widener University.

They are a member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), Society of Professional Consultants, and teach at Widener University. They are currently a fellow with the Institute for Social Innovation and attending seminary at Earlham School of Religion. Dr. McGuire lives in the Palm Coast, Florida, where they work as a full-time consultant at The National Center for Equity and Agency.

Jason C. Taylor, Esq. The Krizner Group

Jason Taylor has focused his practice on addressing discrimination, retaliation, FLSA, NLRB, and other similar claims on behalf of employers. He is AV-rated on Martindale-Hubble and regularly defends employment law claims at all stages of the process, including regular trial appearances. He has more than 20 years of experience in defending such claim, as well as general civil practice.

While he enjoys litigation and the challenges that come with it, he is actually acutely aware of the significant effect litigation can have on employers and also enjoys helping employers remain compliant with myriad laws, rules, and regulations addressing the employment relationship.

He manages much of the Firm’s litigation and works proactively to support clients with audits, trainings investigations, and hotline support. Jason has a passion for employment law, and a strong reputation for working tirelessly for his clients.

Heather Deyrieux, MSM, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Immediate Past President - HR Florida State Council

Heather “HD” Deyrieux, MSM, SHRM-SCP, SPHR is the Manager - Workforce Planning with Sarasota County Government.

As part of the Human Resources Team, she supports over 2,200 employees and 1,100 volunteers. She previously served in the private sector as Director of Talent at Dental Care Alliance, Director of Strategic Development at the International Business In novation Association (InBIA), and Director of Strategic Planning & Development with the Great Job Spot Network. HD has previously served as the President, President-Elect, Conference Director, Secretary, Treasurer, Emcee and other roles for the conference. Heather earned a Bachelor of Science in General Business and a Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Human Resources at the University of Central Florida. Go Knights!

Shirley L. Toliver MSHRM, CLSS Founder and Chief Power Officer of Life on Power

Shirley Toliver is a People Builder heavy on the DE&I with HR acumen. She is a Senior Human Resources Practitioner with 20 plus years leading best in class teams in Talent Management, Talent Acquisition and HR Development. Shirley’s award-winning HR teams throughout the US have led employee relations, community relations and diversity strategies. Shirley is frequently recruited to customize and facilitate Employee Resource, Business Resource and Affinity Group programs providing leadership and relationship building tactics.

Shirley is the founder and Chief Power Officer of Life On Power, a Global Leadership Empowerment project that encompasses the brand “What if She knew She was Powerful”. Through Life On Power Shirley provides programs, resources and coaching to individuals and groups. As a Personal Development and Executive Leadership coach Shirley is an inner Power and Purpose Strategist for her corporate and individual clients.

Shirley has served her community through various roles; she is an active member of the Women of Color Empowerment Institute sitting on the advocacy for Social Justice committee, a co-founder for the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources South Florida Chapter; Shirley has served on the United Way of Broward County Mission United Employment Committee, and she is a Past board member for the SHRM affiliate Human Resources Association of Broward County

Shirley is a 2020 and 2019 Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit Executive Leadership Coach, She is a 2019 Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce Woman of Distinction Honoree and Shirley is a 2017 recipient of Legacy Magazine 50 Most Powerful;Shirley is a keynote speaker, an international published author and a contributor to various publications and podcasts

Shirley holds a master’s degree in Human resource Management and several supporting certifications.

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