Sonya is the Director of Total Rewards at ZS.

Becky Sawyer is an executive leader, author, and sought-after speaker with more than 30 years of experience helping organizations and leaders navigate growth, transformation, and change. She serves as Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer at Sentara Health, a $13 billion integrated health system with more than 34,000 colleagues, where she leads enterprise people strategy, culture, workforce transformation, total rewards, leadership development, and M&A integration.

Drawing on decades of executive leadership, Becky founded The Brave Current™, a platform dedicated to helping leaders, boards, and organizations thrive through practical insight and courageous conversations. She writes, speaks, and advises on leadership presence, workforce strategy, organizational culture, governance, and the future of work.

Becky is the author of Muted: Leadership Demands Presence, where she explores how hybrid work has reshaped visibility, trust, and leadership development—and offers a practical framework for leading with greater intention, connection, and impact.

Known for her clarity, candor, and authentic leadership style, Becky challenges audiences to rethink what effective leadership requires today. Her message is grounded in a simple belief: leadership is earned through presence, service, and credibility—not entitlement. Whether addressing executives, healthcare leaders, boards, or emerging professionals, Becky equips audiences with actionable strategies to build stronger cultures, develop people, and lead with confidence in times of change.

In addition to speaking, Becky serves as a trusted advisor to executive teams and is available for advisory and corporate board opportunities, bringing expertise in governance, enterprise strategy, organizational transformation, talent, and leadership.

Tonia C. McMillan is currently the Vice President of HR Strategy and Shared Services for Amtrak. She is an experienced professional “change agent” and lean six sigma greenbelt practitioner. Her professional experience is in finance, healthcare, compliance, risk management, and transportation. Tonia began her professional career working in the banking industry for the nation’s largest credit card company where she held carious fiscal management roles. Tonia obtained her Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science with a minor in Human Resources Management from Wilmington University and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Safety Studies from South University. Tonia then transitioned into the behavioral health field working with those who suffered from substance abuse and mental health disorders. She held positions ranging from clinical to administrator. She then moved into the transportation industry starting her career at Amtrak, specializing in drug and alcohol regulatory compliance. In her current role at Amtrak, she is responsible for developing human resource operational strategy. Tonia resides in Elkton, Maryland with her husband and two teenage children.