September Virtual: Benefits & Well-Being

Keturah Hallmosley is the Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer (Interim) & VP, People Experience & Talent Development at Seattle Children's Hospital.

Timothy Leier is Director HR, International Benefits for Ecolab; the global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services. Tim leads the enterprise benefits function within the Total Rewards Center of Excellence grounded in his 5 C’s of leadership: Communicating, Collaborating, Community Building, Coaching, and Challenging. During Tim’s tenure Ecolab has divested a $2.5billion operating unit, made ten acquisitions, expanded employee wellness programs, re-aligned global retirement programs in five markets, comprehensively reviewed and restructured benefit programs in six markets, and supported associate vaccination and other response to the Covid pandemic.

Tim draws on his education and experience as an actuary, working closely with legal and finance associates, to provide an analytic perspective and approach to benefits offerings at Ecolab. Tim contributes to his community by volunteering his time and resources to Scouting BSA. Outside of work you can find Tim with this friends and family on a sailboat, in a canoe in the Boundary Waters, on skis, or relaxing with great food and a good book.

Jacki Schwartz is a Total Rewards Consultant supporting North America Compensation at Concentrix, where she partners with leaders to design and operationalize compensation and benefits strategies that drive workforce engagement and business performance.

She brings over 10 years of Human Resources experience across aerospace, education, and customer experience. Prior to transitioning into Total Rewards in March, Jacki served as a Global People Solutions partner at Concentrix, supporting business leaders on a wide range of workforce and talent initiatives. She now focuses on advancing and scaling Total Rewards programs to align with evolving organizational and employee needs.

Jacki holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Development from the University of Texas at Tyler. Her work emphasizes data-driven insights, process optimization, and emerging technologies—including AI—to strengthen decision-making, enhance program effectiveness, and elevate the employee experience. She is particularly focused on aligning compensation and benefits strategies to evolving workforce needs while driving measurable impact on engagement, retention, and business outcomes

Kelli Wingo is an entrepreneurial culture evangelist, leadership development strategist, fire-starter, and lover of laughter. She serves as a ThinkHuman facilitator helping organizations to thrive by equipping their leaders to navigate multi-layered complexities to drive business outcomes.

Prior to entering the leadership development space, she enjoyed a 25-year career in the financial services industry at Merrill Lynch, BlackRock, and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Her writing can be seen in Forbes, CEO World, Thrive Global, Addicted 2 Success, Medium, The Good Men Project, and LinkedIn. Kelli is an alumna of the University of Michigan - Residential College with a B.A. in Social Theory and Practice. Prior to entering the leadership development space, she enjoyed a 25-year career in the financial services industry at Merrill Lynch, BlackRock, and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Her writing can be seen in Forbes, CEO World, Thrive Global, Addicted 2 Success, Medium, The Good Men Project, and LinkedIn.

Kelli is an alumna of the University of Michigan - Residential College with a B.A. in Social Theory and Practice.

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.

Mamie is a Certified Financial Planner® professional and Certified Credit Counselor® who brings deep expertise and thoughtful judgment to complex financial planning conversations. As Director of Financial Planning at LearnLux, she leads a team of planners delivering personalized, fiduciary guidance to employees across a wide range of industries and life stages. Mamie specializes in retirement planning, equity compensation, cash flow strategy, and navigating major life transitions. She is passionate about helping individuals build clarity and confidence around their financial decisions, ensuring they understand not only their options but also the long-term impact of the choices they make.

Tray Ross is VP of Growth at Corporate Traditions, where he helps People leaders turn new hire onboarding and employee recognition into a competitive advantage. Tray works with companies looking to improve retention, strengthen culture, and make every new hire feel like they made the right choice from day one. Corporate Traditions makes it easy to get started, no contracts, no minimums, and programs that can be stood up immediately so leaders can move fast without the typical implementation headaches.

Kim Duck is the VP of Global Benefits at News Corp., the parent company of many news and publishing companies including the Wall Street Journal, HarperCollins Publishers, Barron’s, and MarketWatch. Prior to her role at News Corp., she was VP of global benefits for Dow Jones. She earned a BA in sociology from Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania. She serves as a superintendent of Sunday School in her congregation, and has served as a soccer coach.

Mike Waddell is the Director of People Operations & Total Rewards at Maven, the world's largest virtual clinic for women's and family health. In his role at Maven, he focuses on building competitive, equitable rewards programs that support employees at every stage of their careers. Mike joined Maven from Noom, where he spent nearly five years leading Total Rewards, and prior to that held benefits leadership roles at Cantor Fitzgerald and JetBlue Airways. Mike is a graduate of Binghamton University and holds a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from St. Joseph's University New York, along with his Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation from WorldatWork.

Michael Rosales is a senior human resources and total rewards executive with more than 35 years of experience leading compensation, benefits, shared services, and people-focused business strategies. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation as a practical, trusted advisor who helps organizations align total rewards programs with business goals, operational needs, and long-term growth.

Mr. Rosales has held senior leadership roles with several large organizations, including Walmart, Sam’s Club, Southeastern Grocers LLC, Coca-Cola Consolidated, and Six Flags Entertainment LLC. His career includes leadership across compensation, total rewards, shared services, policies, procedures, and executive advisory support. In 2022, he founded Rosales Consulting LLC, where he advises executive leaders on total rewards strategy, program effectiveness, and complex human resources matters.

Known for his ability to meet people where they are, Mr. Rosales takes a collaborative and practical approach to leadership. He works to understand how teams operate, what challenges they face, and what support they need before developing solutions. His ability to adapt his communication style, build trust, and remove barriers has helped him establish strong cross-functional relationships throughout his career.

Mr. Rosales has been featured in Hispanic Executive, and recognized by Marquis Who’s Who as a Top Professional in 2025, with related recognition appearing through the Associated Press and The Wall Street Journal. He earned an Associate of Arts in general studies from Hagerstown Community College and a bachelor’s degree in retail management from American Public University. He has also completed various human resources certifications and is a licensed instructor and 4th-degree black belt in Taekwondo.

Outside of his professional work, Mr. Rosales remains active in several organizations and enjoys mountain biking, martial arts, and spending time with his grandchildren. Across every role, he remains focused on building lasting value, supporting strong teams, and contributing to the long-term success of the businesses and people he serves, treating each role as foundational to the legacy he continues to build.

Jennifer Jackson is a strategic and results-oriented HR leader with extensive experience in talent management, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She has a proven track record of leading complex HR initiatives across project management, group benefits design and administration, recruitment, and employee relations. Known for her innovative and influential leadership style, Jennifer partners with business leaders to build high-performing teams, foster inclusive workplace cultures, and deliver people strategies that drive organizational success.

Julie Lawrence is Vice President, People & Culture Business Partner for North America at ISS Guckenheimer, where she leads a team of HR business partners supporting a diverse, multigenerational workforce across complex client environments. As a strategic people leader, Julie partners with senior executives to strengthen leadership capability, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and business performance. She is passionate about creating workplace cultures where employees feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive—and about helping leaders understand the meaningful connection between employee well-being, belonging, engagement, and retention. Julie holds an MBA in Human Resources Management and maintains both PHR and SHRM-CP certifications.

Marcela Villamar is a lifelong strategist who brings passion and precision to every challenge she takes on. She believes that while numbers tell the story of a business, it is through people that strategy truly comes to life.

With a global perspective and a deep commitment to equity, Marcela designs and leads innovative Total Rewards and HRIS programs that empower employees and drive organizational transformation. Her expertise spans compensation strategy, benefits design, wellness initiatives, and HR technology, helping organizations align their people strategies with evolving business needs.

Thriving at the intersection of data and humanity, Marcela combines analytical rigor with a people-first approach to create meaningful, lasting impact. Her work reflects a commitment to building equitable workplaces where employees and organizations can succeed together.

Corinne Lestch works with high-level executives to shape their stories into impactful op-eds, Substacks and nonfiction books. She is an award-winning journalist who recently served as deputy editor at Forbes, where she oversaw content by contributors across Careers, Leadership Strategy and ForbesWomen. Her work has been published in Bloomberg Law, The London Reader, The Washington Post, and many other outlets. 

Courtney Vinopal is a senior reporter for HR Brew covering total rewards and compliance. She regularly speaks with CHROs and chief people officers to better understand how executive teams view human capital in light of current economic trends. She's interested in how HR leaders make high-stakes decisions regarding compensation, restructuring, and benefits, and how those choices reflect the direction of corporate strategy.
 
Before joining HR Brew, Courtney contributed to a variety of print, broadcast, and digital outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, PBS NewsHour, and Quartz.

Lisa Leighton is Cariloop's Vice President of Strategic Development, leading new business acquisition and growth strategy to maximize the company’s reach and support as many caregivers as possible. She is passionate about helping organizations strengthen their benefits offerings while making a real impact on employees' lives.