Lindsey Garito is a senior HR/People leader with 20 years of progressive experience in the field of human resources. Throughout her career, Lindsey has worked in various functions of HR including talent acquisition, total rewards, performance management, HR technology, employee relations, and HR operations. Her industry experience includes consumer services, hospitality, and healthcare within both private and non-profit sectors.
Lindsey holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in HR Management and Master of Business Administration from Pace University. She holds professional certifications as both a SHRM-SCP by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) and SPHR through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). Lindsey is the proud recipient of the 2023 Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship Award through SHRM Foundation and 2024 Human Resources Professional of the Year through SHRM NYS.

Outside of professional work, Lindsey is dedicated to advancing the HR profession and mentorship. She actively serves on the board of Westchester HR Management Association (WHRMA) in Westchester County, New York, as Emerging Professionals Chair. Lindsey launched an inaugural mentorship program for the organization to bring mentorship to the local HR community and a certification grant award to support members pursuing professional HR certification. Lindsey also volunteers as a career mentor with several local and national organizations.  She also serves an ambassador for Engage NYC.

Lindsey is deeply committed to helping HR and business professionals and leaders grow and reach their highest potential. She is highly passionate about designing and executing strategies and best practices to cultivate both organizational and individual growth and success. Lindsey is also a thought leader and regularly shares her insights and experiences as a speaker, in various publications and media, and as a member of the Forbes Human Resources Council.

Alana is the Senior Director, Global Benefits at Equinox.

Emma is the Head of Global Benefits at Fanatics, Inc.

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.

Hannah Wilkowski, CEBS is a Human Resources professional with a decade of experience in both the Talent and Reward space, with a specialty and passion for Global Benefits and Wellness.

Currently, Hannah is the Senior Manager of Global Benefits and Wellness at BuzzFeed. In this role, she is responsible for the quality, integrity, and sustainability of all employee health, wellness, and retirement plans. Prior to this role, she was a Business Partner and Global Reward Specialist in the financial services industry. Hannah’s accomplishments include rebranding and expanding global employee benefits, implementing and growing Wellness Programs, and enhancing Parental Leave policies and offerings.

Hannah is a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) by the IFEBP and Wharton Business School, received an M.S. from New York University, and a B.S. from Muhlenberg College. Hannah lives in Manhattan with her husband and 2 rescue dogs. Hannah enjoys yoga, hikes, and red wine.

Todd Fruchey, Vice President of Sales at Pelago, the leading digital clinic partner to U.S. businesses and health plans for substance use management. A results-driven and proven enterprise software sales leader, Todd has more than 18 years’ experience selling and managing sales teams for multiple organizations. His consistent ability to induce corporate growth in the form of new revenues and demonstrated competence in translating customer’s needs and business goals into successful implementations has helped lead Pelago’s North American sales team to success.

Todd is passionate about Pelago’s innovative, evidence-based platform for substance use disorder treatment, which empowers members to manage their substance use and improve their lives. Today, more than 3.4 million individuals have access to this transformative digital clinic.

David Bator thinks and writes about how work could work. David leads Achievers Workforce Institute, a strategic practice whose focus on Research, Community and Advisory empowers global executives with tactical, practical approaches to changing how the world works.

David is passionate about people, and has spent the last 20 years working closely and consultatively with HR, IT and Communications leaders to build programs that position individuals, teams and companies to grow.

Guy is the owner and founder of Westcomm, a full- service communications firm with expertise in employee and benefits communications, marketing and video storytelling. Over the past 25+ years, Guy has developed a passion for helping HR teams bridge the gap with employees. He champions communications that help employees really understand their benefits and, more importantly, how to use them effectively. Through segmented and personalized communications that leverage content and design in meaningful ways, the Westcomm team helps companies move the needle—from increased enrollment, greater education or improved engagement. Guy, a true marketer at heart, also partners with marketing departments to provide storytelling and marketing campaigns. He has helped shape communications initiatives for small business start- ups and established multi-national corporations. Prior to starting Westcomm in 2001, he ran internal communications for a global division of Visteon Corporation.

Aaron is the Founder & CEO of Carver Edison, a leading financial technology company helping forward-thinking employers solve the affordability crisis for their employees. Carver Edison’s patented technology, Cashless Participation®, eliminates the upfront cost of participating in employee stock plans—enabling employers to build employee wealth, improve retention, and enhance well-being. Today, Carver Edison supports $2.7 billion of authorized compensation on its platform, with users in more than 30 countries. Since launching, Carver Edison has been recognized for its impact on financial empowerment and workplace equity. Aaron’s has been featured in Bloomberg, Forbes, Fast Company, and Business Insider, and he was named a Rising FinTech Star by Banking Tech Awards USA. Prior to founding Carver Edison, Aaron was the first investment professional at Edgehill Endowment Partners, an institutional investment firm managing the endowments of non-profits. During his tenure, Edgehill’s assets grew from $150 million to over $4 billion. Aaron holds a B.S. in Business Management with a dual concentration in finance and economics from Babson College. A native New Yorker and product of the NYC public school system, he is also a former baseball player, self-taught full-stack programmer, and avid traveler. He holds FINRA Series 24, 7, and 63 licenses.

Tom Dufek Jr is a Partner at FLD.

Alicia Archer is a Master Trainer at STRETCHIT. With over a decade of teaching experience, Alicia Archer thoughtfully guides users through comprehensive stretching, mobility, and flexibility sequences, in order to unlock their movement potential. Alicia is Group Fitness Certified by AFAA (The Athletics and Fitness Association of America) and a Certified FRC® (Functional Range Conditioning) Mobility Specialist by Functional Anatomy Seminars. Her qualifications also include a BFA in Dance from Fordham University/The Ailey School.