Robbie supports seasoned and emerging leaders in making the changes they wish to see in their lives. As a sounding board, she listens to the things that concern professionals the most, coaching with empathy and energy. Robbie is also a springboard for her clients who need a career bounce back. And as a surfboard, she helps high performers navigate the transitions of life, one wave at a time.

Having been a working mom for over 25 years, Robbie also has a strong passion for supporting professionals who have caregiving responsibilities. Throughout her career, Robbie has lived in three states with her family of four, often without any other family nearby. It was these circumstances that helped her learn to make the most of every situation and gave her a deeper appreciation of the challenges facing working parents and caregivers. 

Robbie’s coaching superpower is building rapport with clients quickly, so they feel comfortable opening up to her almost right away. Her thought leadership has been featured by premiere business media including Working Mother Magazine, Black Enterprise, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, and many more.  

Jessica Escalante is the head of HR, USA, at GRUNDFOS. 

Lydia Dishman is Fast Company’s senior editor for growth and engagement. She has also written for CBS Moneywatch, Fortune, The Guardian, Popular Science, and the New York Times, among others.

Tara Sherman is a member of the Healthcare Strategy team at The Boeing Company and leads Mental Health and Well Being Strategy.  She is responsible for global long- and short-term strategy, full cycle deployment of new programs, a portfolio that supports a diverse global workforce, and integration across the company to drive business results. The Well Being program has been recognized both locally and nationally for innovation and excellence.  Prior to this role, Tara served in HR Business Partner leadership roles at The Boeing Company and in the hospitality field.

Tara holds a Bachelor of Science in Management with a minor in Psychology from Northern Illinois University and a MBA from DePaul University.  Tara is active with many associations and a member of the executive board of the Midwest Business Group on Health. In her free time, Tara enjoys time with her family and friends, travel, yoga, and competitive sailing.

Cheryl Ryan is vice president of Human Resources for the Xerox Office of the President. She was named to this position in November of 2022. Prior to this most recent appointment, Cheryl was the Vice President Human Resources for Global Operations and Corporate Transformation, and the Commercial Excellence, Finance, and Business Support Functions. Cheryl began her career with Xerox as an intern in 1985, joining the company as a fulltime employee in 1986. During her career with Xerox she has held positions as a human resources business partner for the North American Channels Group, manager of pay programs and solutions for global total compensation, and as a human resources program manager.

Cheryl received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University. She has also earned a Masters in Business Administration from St. John Fisher University and attained professional certifications as a Senior Professional in Human Resources, a Lean Six Sigma green belt, and in Strategic Workforce Planning. She is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management and in the past has served as an adjunct faculty member of St. John Fisher ‘s School of Management, where
she is currently a member of the Dean’s Leadership Circle. Cheryl is a sustaining member of the President’s Council of Cornell Women, and on the Board of Directors for St. Ann’s Community in Rochester, N.Y. where she chairs the human resources
committee.