HR Student Conference Agenda - 2023
HR Student Conference Agenda
Student Conference - Saturday, October 28 | 8:00am-3:30pm
Regis University | Denver, CO 80203
Presented by Colorado SHRM in partnership with the six local SHRM chapters.
8:00 AM Registration and breakfast
8:45 AM Welcome Remarks
9:00 AM HR Analytics – Steve DiCroce, Assistant Professor of Practice & Program Director for Human Resource Management
9:45 AM
- Metrics and Heart; Deciphering the Blueprint of Benefits – Lindsay Powers, Account Executive at IMA Financial Group, Inc.
- HR in the Public Sector – Jennifer Fairweather, DBA, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-SCP, PHR, Affiliate Professor, Anderson School of Business and Computing, Regis University
10:45 AM Break
11:00 AM An Overview of the Laws Enforced by EEOC – Patricia McMahon, EEOC Outreach & Education Coordinator
11:45 AM Lunch
12:45 PM Mental Health: A Deep Dive – Keyaisha Thomas, Employee Assistance Provider Consultant, MINES and Associates
1:30 PM
- Two Prongs of Psychology Behind Positive Employee Relations: Prevention and Intervention Strategies to Build a Strong Culture of Belonging, Boost Morale, and Retain Employees – Cynthia Sarmiento, MA – HR Manager, Talent Management, Regis University
- Turning a No to a Yes: How to Build Your Case for Change – Kirstin Guptill, MHRM, SHRM-SCP; Human Resources Director, Marillac Health; and Adjunct Lecturer, Human Resource Management, Colorado Mesa University
2:30 PM Break
2:45 PM From Legislation to Litigation: How a bill becomes a law that becomes a lawsuit – Michael Santo, COSHRM Legislative Director and Managing Attorney at Bechtel & Santo
3:30 PM Adjourn and Optional Regis Tour