DisruptHR Northern Kentucky (KY, USA) will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Northern Kentucky University and we’re excited to announce an awesome lineup of speakers for their 1st DisruptHR event!
Dr. Dan Cahill — Principal at HSD Metrics
“I Can Make Data Entertaining”
Christie Engler — Owner, HR Consultant at New Day HR, LLC
“HR, You Can’t Do It All”
Jonathan Brooks — CEO of Warehouse on Wheels
“It’s Not A Talent Shortage, It’s A Leadership Void”
Jessica Palatka — VP & CHRO at Miami University
“Transforming HR in Higher Education: Politics, Ethics, and The Leadership Frameworks Guiding Change”
Rene Normand — VPHR at DeanHouston, Inc.
“What NOT to do During a Company Crisis”
Christopher Pavese — PE, CPM, CSP, MCLP, Principal at Gemba Services
“Culture Shift: How to Build a Firm People Never Want to Leave”
Kareem Simpson — Founder, Chief Imagination Officer at SparkLight Creates
“Mindshift: Unleashing Bold Creativity in Leadership”
Dr. Leighann Rechtin — Faculty, Learning & Engagement at NKU & Talent Magnet Institute
“The Human Element Advantage: Micro-Practices That Transform Teams in 5 Minutes a Day”
Mark Nagy — Chief Research & Behaviorial Officer at Wendal, Inc.
“Civility in the Workplace: Why You Should Care”
Cathleen Snyder — Director of Training & Development at Clark Schaefer Strategic HR Hey
“HR! Don’t Lose Sight of Our Impact”
Matt Richard — Vice President of Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
“Most of What we Buy Comes With a Review, So Why Shouldn’t Your Doctor Too?”
Meghan Hensley — SHRM-SCP, VP of Talent & Culture at Beech Acres Parenting Center
“Stop Calling it Soft Skills…They’re the Hardest Part of Leadership!”
Gary Mertz — Founding Partner of Cardinal Compensation & Performance Consulting
“Don’t Let Your TOO Define YOU”
Steve Browne — Chief People Officer at LaRosa’s, Inc.
“HR Like a Hippie!!”
Thanks to DisruptHR Northern Kentucky 1.0 Sponsors!
