DisruptHR Dutchess County (NY, USA) will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at The Sound Garden at Barton Orchards and we’re excited to announce an awesome lineup of speakers for their 2nd DisruptHR event!
Sharon Parkinson — Director of Affinity Engagement at Vassar College
“People Seek Community, Not Just Wellness Programs”
Katie Holt — Recruiter and Trainer at Adams Fairacre Farms
“That Family-Like Culture”
Jovanny Suriel — Leadership, Culture and Education Strategist
“Have We Weaponized Professionalism?”
Joanne Conrad — Human Resource Manager at Green Chimneys
“Bring Your Anger, Fear, and Insecurity to Work”
Kelly Polinski — Vice President Population Health & Well Being at Brown & Brown
“Designing the Future of Healthcare From the Buyer’s Seat”
Greg DeShields — Executive Director and Prinicpal Consultant at Greg DeShields Consulting, LLC
To Be Announced
Brian Sosa — Director of Benefits at Crestline Hotels and Resorts
“Design and Communicate Coherent Total Rewards”
Dr. Irene Okwang — Associate Vice President of HR at Dutchess Community College
“I Love a Good Policy, But if a Policy Needs a Decoder Ring, We’ve Already Lost”
Johanny Mateo — Head of Talent & Development at Joe & The Juice
“Stop Calling It Culture If Your Managers Don’t Know How to Lead”