Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton joined The Denver Post in January 2022 as a business reporter, focusing her coverage on social inequities in business. She writes for Smithsonian Magazine, Delish, Eater and other publications. She covers the Hawaiian diaspora for Ka Wai Ola, a Hawaiʻi-based newspaper. She also serves as a faculty adjunct at Arizona State University, teaching Media Issues in American Pop Culture. 

For two years, she chased after lawmakers on Capitol Hill as Bloomberg Government's agriculture and trade policy reporter. Megan has covered the Venezuelan refugee crisis in Peru, parliamentary affairs in England, White House press briefings in Washington, D.C., and the cannabis industry in Colorado.

Robert is the AVP, Talent Acquisition at Amtrak.

Rob is the Director, Talent Acquisition (North America) of Eaton Corp.

Shelly Gross, Vice President, Talent Experience and Enablement, is a dedicated leader with over 20 years of experience in Talent. Shelly has been recognized among clients and colleagues for her innovative approach to recruiting and maintains an industry reputation for operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and superior execution.

During her tenure at Comcast, Shelly has held recruiting leadership roles in technology, corporate functions, shared services, and business operations. She led the implementation of Workday for the global talent organization at Comcast. In her current role, Shelly is responsible for shaping and building strategy as well as planning and leading the implementation and adoption of Comcast’s Talent products and solutions.

Shelly holds a BS in Business Management from Bloomsburg University, where she competed as a member of the National Championship Field Hockey Team. She is the proud owner of two Candidate Experience Awards, a Yale School of Management’s Fostering Inclusion and Diversity certificate, and a Half the Sky diploma. Shelly lives in Central Bucks County with her husband and son.

Kristen Baller is the Head of Talent Acquisition at DISH Network, where she leads diverse facets of the recruitment process, including University Relations, Employer Branding, Recruitment Marketing, Sourcing, Diversity Recruitment, and Referral Programs. 

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.

Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza is a freelance journalist and From Day One contributing editor who writes about work, the job market, and women’s experiences in the workplace. Her work has appeared in the BBC, The Washington Post, Quartz at Work, Fast Company, and Digiday’s Worklife.

David Bach is a talent acquisition executive with over 15 years of leadership experience, specializing in recruitment strategy, employer branding, and operational efficiency. As Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Labcorp, David oversees a team of 75 professionals that generate over 18,000 hires per year, driving innovative recruitment strategies to support global expansion and scientific innovation. Previously, he held executive roles at DroneUp, AgileOne, and Cross Country Healthcare, where he led organizational transformations and implemented advanced technologies. A strategic and data-driven leader, David has a proven track record of aligning recruitment processes with business objectives to attract top-tier talent. He holds an MBA from Georgia State University and is passionate about building high-performing teams that drive organizational success.

Giselle Battley is the  Director, Head of Global Emerging Talent / Talent Acquisition at Yahoo.

Eboni has over 18 years of experience across various functions within HR operations including
Recruiting, Talent Management, Learning and Development and Business Partner. Eboni received her
Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications from Baylor University and Master of Science in Human
Resources Management from Houston Baptist University. Which led to a 14 year career in the oil and
gas industry plus a few years consulting with a focus on Organizational Talent and Transformation. She is now working in the renewable energy space which is an exciting industry with a large focus on attraction
and retention. Throughout her career, Eboni has had the opportunity to sit on many panels and
volunteer across organizations to share advice for people at various stages of their careers as well as
lead sessions on leadership development and coaching. She is excited to now lend her expertise in the
renewables space and is looking forward to continuing to optimize opportunities to help individuals and
organizations as they evolve.