Knowledge Centers are communities within the Association that bring together subsections of members based on their individual interests and focus, while complementing the Association’s activities. They offer additional benefits to members, such as the opportunity to dive deep into topics of shared interest, in addition to volunteer leadership and speaking opportunities.

Simply put, Knowledge Centers allow you to connect with other members who understand what you’re dealing with, without lots of explanation. 


Get Involved – Become a Knowledge Center Member

Currently, there are two Knowledge Centers: Talent Acquisition & Management and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. While any member can attend a Knowledge Center meeting, you gain maximum value by joining one or both of these Knowledge Centers as a Member. There is no fee to join although you must be already be an current HRO Today Association member to be eligible. As a member, you:

  • can “deep-dive” into topics with like-minded peers;
  • are recognized on the Knowledge Center webpage and marketing materials;
  • receive priority access to Knowledge Center Roundtables;
  • gain exclusive access to recordings of Knowledge Center Roundtables;
  • contribute your ideas for discussion topics; and
  • are considered for speaking at Knowledge Center Roundtables.

Become Knowledge Center Member: Contact Steve Farace at Steve.Farace@SharedXpertise.com and indicate which Knowledge Center you would like to join (or both).

Talent Acquisition & Management

2024 Co-Chairs

Cristine Kane

VP, Solution Design & Tech Innovation

Cherice Schmidt

Executive Vice President, Client Services

Scott Sell

Chief Talent Acquisition Officer

Maria Trivellato

Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition

Q1 Roundtable – April 17th (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET)

AGENDA

11:00 AM – Joint Member/Industry Viewpoint (25 min).Content discussion facilitated by TA-TM leader/practitioner co-chair and subject matter expert/provider co-chair

Topic: The Value of Leveraging AI and Technology Tools in Talent Acquisition

Discover how harnessing cutting-edge AI and other HR technologies transforms your talent acquisition strategy, streamlines processes, and enhances decision-making, ensuring your increasing your teams’ efficiency. Gain insights into optimizing your HR practices for a competitive edge in today’s rapidly evolving landscape that also results in an amazing candidate experience.

Speakers: Scott Sell, Chief Talent Acquisition Officer, Mercy and Cherice Schmidt, Executive Vice President, Client Services, Cielo

11:25 AM – Collaboration (35 min). Shared problem-solving discussions between members.

TA/TM Knowledge Center Member Roster

Lee Van Cockerill, Senior Director, People Tech & Transformation, N-able

Mandy Day, Head of Global Talent Acquisition, Cigna

Kathleen MacKenzie, Director, HR Business Partner, Marriott Vacations Worldwide

Jenny Miles, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, N-able

James Mitchinson, Director, Client Enablement & Implementations

Karolina Pominkiewicz, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, N-able

Pratima Prasad, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Hudson RPO

Erika Ueno Fuentes, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, N-able

Treana Wilson, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, N-able

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

2024 Co-Chairs

Steve Amsden

Vice President, Military and Diversity Outreach

Dr. Virnitia J. Dixon

EVP, Chief Diversity and Culture Officer

Santander

Jo Anne Hill

Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Judy Huie

Vice President – DEI Business Officer

Jasmyne Ormond, M.Ed

Director, DEIA Initiatives

Mary Steudle

Senior Vice President, Strategic Consulting

Q1 Roundtable – April 4th (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET)

AGENDA

11:00 AM – Member Viewpoint (25 min). Content discussion facilitated by TA leader/practitioner co-chair.

Topic: DEI: From HR Function to Standalone Division

In April 2022, Freddie Mac’s CEO established a dedicated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) division, separating it from its previous home under HR. Judy Huie played an integral role in creating the division, which aligns with the company’s mission of fostering equitable opportunities in the housing finance industry. Learn about the biggest surprises and stressors the Freddie Mac team faced in building the division and how they continue to partner purposefully internally and externally to keep DEI front-and-center at this financial services company.

Speaker: Judy Huie, Vice President, DEI Business Officer, Freddie Mac

11:25 AM – Collaboration (35 min)

DEI Knowledge Center Member Roster

Allison Bogart, Director, People Communications & Engagement, N-able

Lateefah Butts, US Diversity Recruitment Manager, GSK

Tierra Gibson, Senior Diversity, Equality, Belonging and TA Programs Specialist, N-able

Susan Kwiatkowski, NA DEI & Recruitment Compliance Manager, GSK

Kathleen MacKenzie, Director, HR Business Partner, Marriott Vacations Worldwide

Pratima Prasad, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Hudson RPO

Cherice Schmidt, Executive Vice President, Client Services, Cielo

Erika Ueno Fuentes, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, N-able

Renee M Wooten, US Diversity Recruitment Manager, GSK