
Southern California CHRO Virtual Executive Summit
December 16, 2020 | 8:00am - 1:15pm PST
December 16, 2020 | 8:00am - 1:15pm PST
Collaborate with your peers
Come together with your peers virtually to tackle top business challenges through peer-driven content and discussions at the Southern California CHRO Virtual Executive Summit.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
How CHROs are Leading in a New Era
The New Conversation on DE&I
Managing Talent Amid Disruption
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Dina Barmasse-Gray
The Cheesecake Factory
SVP, Human Resources

Kari Durham
Skyworks Solutions
SVP, Human Resources

Melanie Graper
CoreLogic
Chief Human Resources Officer

Ross Pollack
LionsGate Entertainment
EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer

Celina Scally
Apria Healthcare
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Agenda
December 16, 2020
11:00am - 12:00pm PST Virtual Summit Boardroom
Making Concrete Progress in DE&I

Jamila Daniel
Chief Diversity Officer & SVP, Human Resources
Starz

Tracy Ting
SVP, CHRO
Encore Capital Group
The tragic reality of systemic racism is at the forefront of America's consciousness once again. How are HR leaders truly infusing diversity, equity and inclusion into their organizations to make lasting change at their organizations - and in society?
In this boardroom, you will discuss:
- Workforce expectations around social justice causes and DE&I
- Strategies and challenges in building an inclusive culture, remotely
- Changes you can make to recruiting, onboarding, and talent development
11:00am - 12:00pm PST Virtual Summit Boardroom
Performance Management is More Important Than Ever

Edie Givens
SVP, People and Organization
Sony Pictures Entertainment

Michelle Roth
Deputy Head of Human Resources
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Ellen Sheehan
Executive Director, HARRT
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Every organization is charting its own course through the challenges of remote work, health concerns, and the unique work-life challenges of the COVID era. But whatever path you chart, your employees need to perform. How are you ensuring they can?
Join this boardroom to discuss:
- How your people leaders are helping employees excel
- What has changed in your talent management processes in 2020
- How to build the next generation of talent at your organization
12:00pm - 12:30pm PST Networking
Q&A With Michele Hoff of Epson

Michele Hoff
VP, Human Resources, Americas
Epson America
Join this informal and interactive networking session to connect with your Southern California CHRO peers. The session will kick off with Q&A with Michele Hoff, Vice President, Human Resources at Epson America.
8:00am - 8:45am PST Virtual Summit Keynote
The Way Forward – How CHROs are Leading in a New Era

Lisa M. Garrett
Director of Personnel
Los Angeles County, CA

Jennifer Pikoos
Director of Human Resources & General Affairs
Kia Motors America
In a year of economic uncertainty, global disruption, and social unrest, HR has been at the forefront of the most important decisions facing business. As a monumental year winds down, we’ll hear how top CHROs are applying hard-won lessons about the nature of work, business strategy, and the HR profession itself.
This keynote discussion will explore:
- Opportunities seized in a year of crisis
- The implications of a changed talent landscape
- The state of the relationship between HR and the business
8:45am - 9:00am PST Break
9:00am - 10:00am PST Virtual Summit Boardroom
An Epidemic within the Pandemic: Supporting Mental Health in 2020
Hosted by Kaiser Permanente

Tom Armentrout
Head of Human Resources
The Wonderful Company

Samantha Stewart
VP, Human Resources
Los Angeles Lakers

Jennifer Christian-Herman
Executive Director, Strategic Customer Engagement, Product Innovation & Evaluation
Kaiser Permanente
On top of the mental health crisis America was facing before 2020, this year has created a host of new stressors: A global pandemic, an economic crisis and conflict around racial justice issues. Organizations are embracing every opportunity to support the workforce, including focusing on mental health and creating new dialogues around DE&I.
Join this session to discuss:
- How employers can enable courageous conversations on DE&I and mental health
- Unique challenges for remote, hybrid and in-person workforces, and adapting to new challenges like homeschooling, caregiving, and burnout
- Practical steps to cultivate resilience and empower employees in the face of ongoing crises
9:00am - 10:00am PST Virtual Summit Boardroom
Acquiring Talent in the New, Virtual World
Hosted by ADP

Kari Durham
SVP, Human Resources
Skyworks Solutions

Michele Hoff
VP, Human Resources, Americas
Epson America

Tina Tromiczak
Senior Vice President
ADP
This year has introduced many new obstacles for business leaders, but with change and adversity comes the power of possibility and opportunities. From transitioning to a remote workforce seemingly overnight to adopting technologies that enable hiring in the new virtual reality, HR leaders have had to transform their businesses in record time.
In this session, you will discuss:
- Acceleration and transformation of technology
- Strategies for overcoming talent obstacles presented by COVID-19
- Building a strong brand to engage candidates
10:00am - 10:45am PST Virtual Summit Keynote
Building an Intentional Culture

Lorne Rubis
Culture and Leadership Evangelist
Join Harvard Business School instructor Lorne Rubis as he shares hard-won lessons on creating an intentional company culture that will help your organization thrive in a time of uncertainty.
10:45am - 11:00am PST Break
December 16, 2020
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