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Eric Heggestad

Eric received his PhD in psychology in 1997 from the University of Minnesota under the direction and mentorship of Drs. Ruth Kanfer and Phillip L. Ackerman, and his research focuses…

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Alexis Fink

Alexis A. Fink, PhD is a leading expert in People Analytics and Organizational Transformation. She’s served in leadership roles at major global organizations including Microsoft, Meta, and Intel. She has been…

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Daisy Chang

Chu-Hsiang (Daisy) Chang received her PhD in industrial and organizational psychology from the University of Akron, and has expertise in occupational health and safety, leadership, and motivation. She has published…

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Georgia Chao

Georgia Chao has a PhD from Penn State University and her areas of expertise are in work adjustment, teams, and the future of work. She is currently a professor of…

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Kenneth White

As Senior Director of People Analytics & Strategy for the NBA, Kenneth White has built his career on making workforce data speak the language of business. He transforms complex analytics…

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Shane Traister

Shane Traister is a people analytics leader with over a decade of experience helping mission-driven organizations use data to improve workforce outcomes. He is currently offering his expertise at Kaiser…

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Tonya Echols

Meet SIOP Associate Tonya Echols, Managing Principal at Vigere Name Tonya Echols Position/Employer Managing Principal at Vigere How long have you been a SIOP member? 5 years What roles have…

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Ashlyn Kurtz

Meet SIOP Member Ashlyn Kurtz, Human Resources Professional Name Ashlyn Kurtz Position/Employer Human Resources Professional How long have you been a SIOP member? 3 years What roles have you had…

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Rob Stilson

Rob Stilson is an accomplished people analytics principal analyst with HP, Inc.as their Product Manager of Employee Listening and part-time professor for the University of Georgia. Before his current role,…

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Gwen Mdinaradze

Name Gwen Mdinaradze Position/Employer President & CEO, Speakers Alliance Canada (Since this Spotlight ran on May 28, 2025, Mdinaradze’s company underwent rebranding and is now Founder & CEO, Chief Learning…

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