Program

Session 1 - What is Virginia Works? 
Angela Kelly-Wiecek, Virginia Works
Room 106

Session 2 - Building the Future: Designing Awesome Early Workshop Leadership Programs
Jasmine Walker, Kesia Gwaltney, Sarah Haggie, Lori Perez, Benjamin Wojcicki
Conference Room A

Session 3 - Communicating in Conflict: A Skills Based Approach 
MG Kopjanski and Cory Stufflebeam
Conference Room B

Session 4 -The Practice of Leadership
Harold Clarke
Conference Room C

Session 5 - Workers’ Compensation and VSDP – Coordination of Benefits Piecing the Puzzle Together   Session 1
Kitty Hughes, Mike Pote, Diane Anderson, Debbie Rigdon
Conference Room D

Session 1 - Future Trends in Language Access and the Impact to HR Practices
Lorna Battles, Virginia Works
Room 106

Session 2 - Minding Your Business: Rewiring Your Brain for Change at Work
Mike Verano
Conference Room A

Session 3 - The Feedback Effect: Igniting Performance Through Powerful Dialogue
Teresa Vice, Office of Attorney General HR
Conference Room B

Session 4 - Transitioning From a Seat at the Table to a Voice in the Room
Patrick Patrong, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Conference Room C

Session 5 - Workers’ Compensation – Coordination with FMLA, VSDP and ADA Session 2
Kitty Hughes, Mike Pote, Diane Anderson, Debbie Rigdon
Conference Room D

Session 1 - Leadership Development Needs in the Commonwealth - Approach and Findings
Rik Cropley and Marta Squadrito
Room 106

Session 2 - Moving Beyond Self-Care: Enhancing Employee Wellbeing Through Strategic Organizational Supports
Julian Tripp, Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services 
Conference Room A

Session 3 - Total Talent: The Art and Science of Recruiting
Tony Borja, Department of Medical Assistance Services
Conference Room B

Session 4 - HR Data Connectivity
Chris Abbondandelo, Mike Barry, Natalie Brannon, Tasmiya Mujawar, Jamie Norman, Day Scruggs
Conference Room C

Session 5 - Workplace Civility 2.0: Understanding the Policy and Strategies for a Respectful and Inclusive Workplace
Chris Grab and Justin Shreve
Conference Room D

Session 1 - Advantage Surveillance: Best Practices of Investigations
Penny Gough - MCI, Dawn Mauro - Genex, Alicia Strang - One Call, Chelle Smith - Sedgwick, Greg Justice - Advantage
Room 106

Session 2 - How the Commonwealth’s Benefits Work for You
TBD
Conference Room A

Session 3 -  AI Standards Under Executive Order 30
Reeve Bull, Director, Office of Regulatory Management
Conference Room B

Session 4 - The HR/Payroll Partnership
Cathy McGill, Pam Benos, Shannon Gulasky
Conference Room C

Session 5 -EEO: Innovating Compliance and Driving Accountability
Ryan Bridgett and Navodita Varma
Conference Room D

Session 1 - Virginia Retirement System Updates
Andy Feagans
Room 106

Session 2 - Novo's Pillar of Employee Engagement
Guillermo Novo, Department of Juvenile Justice
Conference Room A

Session 3 - Fostering Growth and Innovation in HR: Strategies for Future-Ready Organizations
Stephanie Burton, Smart Leadership Solutions, LLC
Conference Room B

Session 4 - Compensation Outlook 2025
Natalie Brannon and Sara Waterman
Conference Room C

Session 5 - What to Expect at a Grievance Hearing: Navigating Typical Procedures and Potential Surprises
Rebecca Lightle
Conference Room D