2024 LEC Session Speakers

Matisha Montgomery

Matisha Montgomery is the chief learning officer at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In this role she oversees general training for employees across the department, leadership development,…

Kelsey Medeiros

Kelsey Medeiros, PhD, is an associate professor of Management at The University of Nebraska at Omaha. Kelsey has published over 50 academic research articles and book chapters on leadership, creativity,…

Maria Medina

Maria Medina has dedicated her career and leadership to supporting institutions and companies in better including and serving marginalized communities to achieve equitable outcomes and access to opportunities. She is…

Pamela Lipp-Hendricks

Pamela Lipp-Hendricks is the head of Talent in Human Resources, where she has built a successful track record in introducing, implementing, and sustaining key talent initiatives to achieve business strategy.…

Deb Lee

Deborah (Deb) Lee joined PepsiCo in 2021 and is senior director of Listening, Assessment and Development in Global Talent Management. Her role focuses on employee listening, selection assessments, leadership and teams assessments, and…

Sofia Lamuraglia

Sofia Lamuraglia joined IBM in 2009 and is the Director of IBM Leadership Development. Sofia is responsible for the design, development, and deployment of Leadership Development training for all IBM…

Cristina Jimenez

Cristina is a senior partner and global head of RHR Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging and has been instrumental in the firm’s own cultural transformation. She spends a great deal of…

Jenny Guldseth

Jenny Guldseth, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, with more than 25 years of experience in human resources, has a track record of leadership and performance in meeting company goals and…

Brian Glaser

Brian is Google’s chief talent and learning officer. Responsible for building a vibrant, inclusive culture that accelerates the growth of Google’s business and talent, he oversees onboarding, training, leadership development…

Cassandra Frangos

Cassandra Frangos, EdD, brings 20 years of expertise in the field of organizational and executive development to Spencer Stuart’s CEO succession and Leadership Advisory Services team. She partners with boards…