DisruptHR Charlotte (NC, USA) will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Visulite Theatre and we’re excited to announce an awesome lineup of speakers for their 9th DisruptHR event!
Aryn Bandoly — Managing Director at O.C. Tanner
“From Burnout to Belonging”
Connelia Houston — Speaker, Leadership Coach & Creator at Metamorphosis Life Coaching
“Your Most Experienced Talent Isn’t Done—They’re Disengaging”
Crystal Currie — CEO & Clinical Consultant at ThriveWell Strategies
“Your Workplace Has a Nervous System”
Joni Woods — Recruitment Specialist at The Dixboro Project
“How Gossip Improves the Workplace!lace”
Joy Patterson — HR and Organization Transformation Leader at Wells Fargo
“Drowning, Not Resisting: Why HR’s Change Management Playbook is broken”
Kim Crean — Director, Talent Development and Training
“Fired, Now What?”
Nadira Long — Manager, Talent Management & Organizational Effectiveness at Valvoline Inc.
“We’re All Influencers Now: The Need for M-shaped Skills”
Shayna Duke — Human Resources Business Partner at Principle Business Enterprises
“Title: Culture Is Built on Tuesdays: How Tiny Decisions Shape Your Workplace”
Zac Slabaugh — Problem Solver | Endurance Athlete | Running Coach at Cariloop
“Fill Your Cup First (working title)”
Zack Demopoulos — Caregiver Advocate, Podcaster, Speaker, Author at ieadvocates
“The Choice No Employee Should Have to Make: Career or Caregiving”
Thanks to DisruptHR Charlotte 9.0 Sponsors!
