Navigating HR's Future: Resilience, Governance, Inclusion
presenters
DANA MAYHEW, ceo, tdc consulting MPA, PHRCA, SPHR
DANA MAYHEW, ceo, tdc consulting MPA, PHRCA, SPHR
DANA MAYHEW, ceo, tdc consulting MPA, PHRCA, SPHR
Dana Mayhew is a seasoned human resources professional, educator, and public speaker with over 30 years of executive experience across industries including education, entertainment, e-commerce, healthcare, biotechnology, health insurance, and non-profits. As the founder and principal of TDC Consults, she specializes in employee relations and management training, offering expert guidance to organizations navigating complex HR challenges.
In addition to her consulting work, Dana serves as an adjunct professor of Human Resources Management at Claremont Graduate University. She is also an instructor for UCLA Extension's Business, Management, and Legal Programs, where she shares her extensive knowledge with aspiring HR professionals and business leaders.
lisa M. Harris, partner, sheppard Mullin
DANA MAYHEW, ceo, tdc consulting MPA, PHRCA, SPHR
DANA MAYHEW, ceo, tdc consulting MPA, PHRCA, SPHR
Lisa Harris is a partner in the Labor and Employment Practice Group in the firm's Orange County and New York offices. Her practice focuses on Labor and Employment counseling and compliance, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ms. Harris counsels and represents management in both employment and traditional labor matters. She regularly conducts and advises on high-level investigations and trains HR professionals on how to conduct such investigations internally. She also advises on best practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a member of the firm’s ESG and Sustainability Industry Team, Ms. Harris supports clients in addressing the social aspects of ESG through the development and promotion of a healthy and equitable workplace. In addition to her experience as outside counsel, Ms. Harris has experience as in-house counsel.
Mike Hayden, founder and ceo, infinium hr
DANA MAYHEW, ceo, tdc consulting MPA, PHRCA, SPHR
astrid Servin , HR Director, CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION
Mike Hayden is the Founder and CEO of Infinium HR, a company specializing in human resources solutions for small businesses. With over 30 years of experience in the HR industry, he has built three successful HR companies and has been managing small business HR since 1996. His extensive background provides him with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities small businesses face regarding compliance and people management. Under Mike's leadership, Infinium HR has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list twice since 2014. He emphasizes a people-driven approach in a technology-focused industry, guiding every client service decision at Infinium HR.
astrid Servin , HR Director, CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION
astrid Servin , HR Director, CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION
astrid Servin , HR Director, CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION
Astrid is a strategic, creative, and passionate HR professional with over 20 years of experience. As a long-time member of SHRM and PIHRA, she is committed to her career in human resources and helping organizations grow and maximize business results. Before coming to CEA, Astrid held key HR positions for companies in both the public and private sectors, ranging from retail to large media and information system companies.
Astrid is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish fluently. Her key strengths are in Employee Relations, where she has extensive experience conducting workplace investigations, preparing and responding to EEOC/wage and hour position statements, conducting pulse and attitude surveys, handling progressive discipline issues, policy review, and harassment prevention training. Astrid is a graduate of CSU San Bernardino with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies.
CHRIS OLMSTED, partner, ogletree Deakins
astrid Servin , HR Director, CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION
CHRIS OLMSTED, partner, ogletree Deakins
Christopher W. Olmsted is an attorney and shareholder at Ogletree Deakins, a prominent labor and employment law firm. Based in the firm's San Diego office, he specializes in providing California employment law compliance advice and defending employers in various litigation matters.
With over 25 years of litigation experience, Mr. Olmsted assists clients with issues such as wage and hour compliance, terminations, severance negotiations, leaves of absence, disability accommodations, and workplace investigations. He also offers training on employment law compliance and claim prevention to management, staff, and other attorneys.