ERG Experience
at the Great Place To Work^®

Carla Harris is an internationally renowned public speaker, author and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley. She was most recently a Vice Chairman responsible for increasing client connectivity and penetration to enhance revenue generation across the firm. She was the founder and creator of the award-winning Multicultural Innovation Lab at Morgan Stanley and the award-winning podcast “Access and Opportunity.”

In her 30+ year career, Ms. Harris has had extensive industry experiences in the technology, media, retail, telecommunications, transportation, industrial and healthcare sectors. In August 2013, she was appointed by President Barack Obama to chair the National Women’s Business Council. She was named to Fortune Magazine’s list of “The 50 Most Powerful Black Executives in Corporate America,” U.S. Bankers Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance (2009, 2010, 2011), Black Enterprise’s Top 75 Most Powerful Women in Business (2017) and Top 75 African Americans on Wall Street, and Essence Magazine’s list of “The 50 Women Who are Shaping the World.” She has been named to the New Jersey Hall of Fame (2015) and has received many awards, including the Bert King Award from the Harvard Business School African American Alumni Association and the Women of Power Award given by the National Urban League.

Ms. Harris received an MBA, Second Year Honors from Harvard Business School and an AB in economics from Harvard University, Magna Cum Laude. She is the past Chair of the Board of the Morgan Stanley Foundation and of The Executive Leadership Council, and sits on the boards of Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO), The Sesame Workshop, Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, and is an active member of the St. Charles Gospelites of the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.

Gloria Goins is a visionary business development leader with over 25 years of experience in sales, operations, multicultural marketing, and implementing strategies that promote growth and expand market share. She is currently the President of Brilliant Ideas, a consultancy firm that partners with companies such as The Home Depot, Prudential Financial, The Coca Cola Company, and Canon Virginia to deliver business and employee strategies that enhance engagement and generate revenue.

Gloria recently served as Cisco’s first Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer, where her team consulted with over thirty customers to integrate DEI as a business strategy. This unique customer initiative resulted in both sales and pipeline opportunities for Cisco. Before Cisco, Gloria was the Head of Health Equity and Business Development at Amazon Pharmacy, where she developed and led the strategy to create a comprehensive healthcare platform focusing on underserved customers. In that role, Becker’s Hospital Review twice recognized Gloria as one of the top five Amazon healthcare executives to know.

At The Home Depot, Gloria developed the Hispanic business strategy, which included launching the first ever paint color palette reflecting Hispanic culture. This innovative paint palette became the company’s top-selling brand and remains popular 17 years after its launch. At Prudential Financial, she created and managed the company’s largest affiliate marketing program, which generated $100 million in revenue and grew market share among emerging markets.

Gloria is a highly sought after public speaker and thought leader in multicultural business strategies, who consults with senior executives and Boards of Directors on inclusive culture initiatives that drive growth, sales, and operational excellence. She previously served on the Board of Directors for Gaia Herbs, and on an Advisory Board for CEO of The TJX Companies. She currently serves on the Advisory Board of ChangeEngine, an HR SaaS company.

Gloria began her career as an attorney in her hometown of Miami before becoming General Attorney for a division within BellSouth (now AT&T). With the objective of improving customer service for BellSouth, she chose and implemented the technology that accounts for why all Americans must now dial ten digits to make a local call.

Gloria holds a master’s degree in business administration from Mercer University, a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Stanford University. She currently resides in Parkland, Florida, with her husband Prince, their daughter Grace, and their Yorkie Max.

Brian K. Reaves serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Belonging, Equity, and Impact Officer of UKG. In his role, Brian leads the company’s global belonging, diversity, and equity program, expanding existing initiatives while working to strengthen a culture built on trust, fairness, and equality, so every U Krewer can thrive in every stage of their career. Prior to UKG, Brian served as senior vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer at Dell Technologies. Earlier in his career, Brian was head of diversity and inclusion at SAP, and served as global head of products and innovation for the SAP d.Studio next-generation technology team. Brian has held senior executive software development and management roles across industries and in tech sectors such as cloud computing, finance, healthcare, supply chain, utilities, and telecommunications. He began his career as a software developer at the Xerox Corporation.

Jennifer Kingston is the principal responsible for Colleague Experience, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Total Rewards at Edward Jones. She and her team provide strategic direction and thought leadership in collaboration with functional leaders and key stakeholders across the firm to create and support business plans and initiatives. She is responsible for helping develop long-term firm strategies and objectives that drive short-term initiatives and activities, as well as prioritizing and sequencing initiatives to address systemic opportunities. 

Jennifer joined Edward Jones in April 2019 to lead the Legal Division’s Employment and Benefits area, leading her team in providing legal counsel, guidance and support to business areas – including Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Finance. In January 2021, Jennifer was appointed to serve as Interim Co-Leader of firm Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and in October 2021 she became leader of the firm's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division. In 2024, Jennifer was also asked to serve as the Leader of Colleague Experience as well as the Interim Leader of Total Rewards. 

After obtaining her undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis and her law degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Jennifer served as a law clerk for the U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri. She then joined Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner and worked in the product liability, class action and commercial litigation groups, served on the firm’s recruiting committee, and led the summer internship program. She left the firm as a partner, and from 2010 to April 2019 was a partner in the law firm of Dowd Bennett LLP. She represented clients facing significant, complex and high-stakes civil litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country. 

Before joining Edward Jones, she frequently represented Edward Jones and its associates in employment and litigation matters. Jennifer has served on Susan G. Komen® Missouri’s Board of Directors since 2011 and currently serves as the board president. Komen Missouri works to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. Most recently, Jennifer joined the Board for Forest Park Forever, a private nonprofit conservancy that partners with the City of St. Louis to restore, maintain and sustain Forest Park as one of America's great urban public parks for a diverse community of visitors to enjoy, now and forever. Jennifer has also served on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, which supports young people through a variety of initiatives from one-on-one mentoring to skills training and career coaching, thereby facilitating the relationships that fuel their pursuit of a meaningful, stable and independent life, as well as the Board of Trustees for the St. Louis Public Library Foundation, supporting the library’s programs and services through advocacy and fundraising and building relationships with others who share a passion for the library’s work. 

A native of Rolla, MO, Jennifer resides in St. Louis with Robert Epperson and their children: Ellie, Sam and Jack

Alex Allen is a seasoned human capital strategist and executive consultant, currently serving as the Senior Director of Social Impact and Inclusion at Cisco Systems. In his role, he designs and implements initiatives that supports business transformation through an inclusive culture by creating workplace cultures that increase productivity through employee engagement and implementing initiatives that shape organizational culture.

In 2019, Alex launched Cisco’s transformative program, “The Proximity Initiative,” which has engaged over 300 executives and thousands of employees. This initiative connects senior leaders and members from Employee Resource Groups to meet one-on-one with the purpose to share and seek to understand lived experiences. The ideology of the Proximity Initiative has informed the organization on new ways to increase engagement, practice inclusive leadership, and building trust with employees. Alex's efforts in this area underscore his passion for utilizing inclusive behaviors as a business differentiator to not only foster a more inclusive work environment but also amplify outcomes and driving innovation.

Alex has received three North American Employee Engagement Awards and a Bronze Stevie. He has been recognized twice by Inspiring Workplaces as one of the top 101 influencers globally in employee engagement and experience. Before joining Cisco, Alex gained extensive experience in Human Resource Leadership roles at BroadSoft, Under Armour, Nestle, The Home Depot, and General Electric. 

His commitment to social impact extends beyond his professional role, as shown by his founding of a Special Needs Soccer Clinic in 2014, which serves children with mental and physical disabilities. This initiative, inspired by Alex's personal experience as a parent of a child with cerebral palsy, continues to thrive and expand.

Alex's educational background includes a Bachelor and Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Wilmington University. He has recently completed the Chief Human Resources Officer program at the Wharton School and became a fellow of the Stakeholder Leadership & Governance Institute.

Alex and his wife, Amy, reside in Maryland and are proud parents to their two sons, Eric and Bryce. In his leisure time, Alex is a devoted supporter of Philadelphia's sports teams. He also cherishes the moments he shares with his sons, watching them play sports, embracing life's various experiences, and celebrating their achievements.

As AbbVie’s Chief Equity Officer, Assil Omar leads efforts to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture at AbbVie.

Most recently, Ms. Omar was Vice President, Talent Acquisition and Human Capital Planning. Ms. Omar joined AbbVie in Singapore in July of 2014, to lead Talent Management and Acquisition in the Japan and Asia Pacific region. She has since held roles of growing responsibility, including Human Resource business partnership and Talent Center of Excellence positions.

Before AbbVie, Ms. Omar held Learning and Development positions at Unilever and played a key role in standing up Unilever’s flagship Leadership Development hub, Four Acres, in Singapore. She spent the earlier part of her career in Supply Chain with Agility, assuming different roles of increasing responsibility across Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Ms. Omar holds an Honors Bachelor of Arts, History, International and Comparative Studies from University of Western Ontario and a Master of Arts degree in Education from the University of Toronto. She is a First Mover Fellow at the Aspen Institute for Business and Society.

Simon Yates is the Managing Vice President of Change Management and Associate Engagement at Marriott International. He leads a team responsible for transforming how the company connects with its 900,000 associates, job seekers, and external stakeholders worldwide. Through innovative change management and strategic engagement initiatives, Simon has driven the successful integration of technology to enhance internal communication, making Marriott’s global workforce more connected and empowered. Notably, his leadership has been pivotal in expanding the impact of Marriott’s well-being program, TakeCare, and advancing the company’s Associate Resource Groups (ARGs), further solidifying Marriott's position as a people-first organization.

Since joining Marriott in 2018, Simon has held key roles in internal and external communications across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, engaging with associates across 76 countries and 25 languages. Prior to Marriott, he worked with British Airways, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Royal Sun Alliance, where he led initiatives to enhance employee engagement and organizational change.

A passionate advocate for inclusion and belonging, Simon is dedicated to building an environment where all individuals feel valued and respected. He is also a strong believer in the power of communication to build trust and engagement.

Educated in the UK, Simon holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems and Business Studies. He currently resides in Washington, D.C., with his husband.

Alexandra (Ally) Legend Siegel is Senior Vice President and Chief Equality and Engagement Officer at Salesforce where she leads the company’s global equality and talent engagement strategy.

Ally is a seasoned HR, equality, and marketing leader with deep experience driving talent, culture, technology, and industry transformations. As a founding member of Salesforce’s Office of Equality, she returned to now lead the equality, employee engagement, brand, recruitment marketing, employee volunteering, and HR customer storytelling & executive comms teams. In her role, she is focused on unlocking engagement, opportunity, and innovation in the future of AI and Agent technology.

In 2018, she was named among Business Insider’s 30 and Under Rising Stars in Tech for her impact and nominated for AdColor's Change Agent Award. She has also been recognized as one of the Top Women in Travel and Hospitality in 2023 for her executive role leading company and industry transformation around equality, access, and innovation at Expedia Group.

Ally currently serves as a board member for Big Brother Big Sister Bay Area, helping youth achieve their full potential through mentorship, and as the Executive in Residence for Mills College at Northeastern.

Matt Bush is a Senior Principal at Great Place to Work. As a subject matter expert in people, culture and business performance, he leverages Great Place To Work's most cutting-edge insights and innovations to advise and guide organizations in their journey to become Great Places to Work For All regardless of industry, size, and complexity.

Derek Valentine leads the Global Employee Resource Group (ERG) Program and the Global External Talent Engagement efforts for the Belonging, Equity & Impact team of UKG. In his Global ERG Leadership role, Derek is leading a team that helps to develop a structure and framework for UKG’s ERG program that will allow the ERGs to make a quantifiable impact to each ERG member as well as a positive business impact to UKG as a whole. In his Global External Talent Engagement role, Derek leads a team that aligns with UKG’s HR (Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development) teams to help them identify qualified traditionally overlooked talent as well as develop a pipeline of qualified traditionally overlooked talent to source for UKG career opportunities.

Derek has held various roles throughout his over 25 years of corporate experience including, Sales, Marketing, and Operations. His most recent role was as a Regional Sales Director leading Sales teams at Secureworks a Cybersecurity Division of Dell Technologies. Derek was also a Chapter Founder and Leader of the Atlanta Chapter of Dell Technologies Black Networking Alliance Employee Resource Group. Under Derek’s leadership this chapter played a pivotal role in driving Dell’s Diverse Talent Engagement efforts and programs at HBCUs/MSIs. Derek has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from North Carolina State University and a Master’s in Business Administration in Marketing from Clark Atlanta University.

Nicole Taylor is a visionary leader with over 20 years of experience driving cultural transformation, leadership development, and organizational impact. As Manager of Belonging, Equity, and Impact (BEI) at UKG, she is a strategic architect behind the company’s Employee Resource Group (ERG) ecosystem, fostering innovation, strengthening connections, and creating opportunities for employees to grow and thrive.

A trusted advisor and catalyst for change, Nicole has been instrumental in empowering ERG leaders, designing scalable programs, and forging high-impact partnerships that enhance engagement, spark innovation, and evolve workplace culture. Nicole specializes in ERG program development, talent acceleration, and cross-functional collaboration. She has led initiatives that have increased active ERG membership, strengthened executive sponsorship, and positioned ERGs as strategic partners in business growth and employee retention.

As a certified professional coach, Nicole is committed to co-creating spaces where employees can lead with authenticity, collaborate meaningfully, and make a lasting impact.

Born and raised in The Bronx, NY, she continues to call it home, where she lives with her husband, daughter, and two rescue cats Emerald and Esme.

Jayson Saba is a proven marketing and strategy leader with over 20 years of experience in the HR technology space. As the Vice President of Portfolio Marketing and Analyst Relations at UKG, he oversees product, services, and industry marketing, in addition to analyst relations. His strategic vision and leadership have been instrumental in driving UKG’s market presence and innovation. In 2021, Jayson was honored with the “For All Leader” award at UKG, recognizing his inclusive leadership and commitment to fostering a supportive workplace culture. He is currently an Executive Sponsor of UKG’s AsPIRE employee resource group (ERG).

Before joining UKG, Jayson held several leadership roles at Ceridian, shaping the company’s go-to-market strategy for the flagship Dayforce product. His responsibilities included marketing strategy, market research, competitive intelligence, and analyst relations.

At the Boston-based Aberdeen Group, Jayson served as the lead analyst covering core HR, Payroll, Workforce Management, and Outsourcing within the HCM practice. He authored over 100 research papers and benchmark reports, establishing himself as a thought leader in the field. His insights have been featured in prominent publications such as The Economist, CIO, HR Executive, HRO Today, PAYTECH, Talent Management, and Workforce Management magazines.

In addition to his research, Jayson is an active blogger and speaker at HR events. His blogs have been featured on platforms like TLNT, ERE, Wired, and the Huffington Post. He is also committed to education and mentorship, serving as an adjunct professor at UMASS-Lowell and participating in various advisory boards.

Recognized as a top HR Influencer by HR Examiner and awarded the prestigious HR Technology Superstar by HRO Today multiple times, Jayson’s deep understanding of market dynamics and his ability to anticipate industry trends have positioned him as a thought leader in the field.

Jayson holds a BS in Business Administration, Marketing from the University of New Hampshire and an MBA from Bentley University, graduating Magna Cum Laude.

Outside of his professional life, Jayson is passionate about giving back to the community, serving as an advisor to the US Chapter of the International Lebanese Medical Association (ILMA-US).

Meghan Setzer is a dynamic global marketing leader with over 15 years of experience driving brand transformation and acceleration in the B2B technology space. Meghan has held various leadership roles mastering brand and advertising, digital marketing, social media, product marketing, and communications, while prioritizing a culture of belonging, diverse experiences, and collaboration to drive innovation within her teams. As the Group Vice President of Marketing Communications at UKG, she is on a mission to build a purpose-drive brand that resonates deeply with both customers and employees. Meghan's passion for inclusive and purpose-driven storytelling shines through her active involvement in multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at the organization. She proudly serves as the co-Executive Sponsor of PRIDE at UKG, championing meaningful change that enriches the lives of UKG employees and the broader community. Meghan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing with a B2B Concentration from James Madison University.

Lisa Pratt has been at UKG for 15 years.  She has held a variety of transformational roles and is currently part of UKG’s Marketing leadership team responsible for Customer Engagement Marketing.  Lisa and her team are focused on delivering the right balance customer interactions, creating customers who are informed, confident, and empowered to get the most value possible from their UKG solutions, and then become raving fans.  Lisa also serves as an evangelist for delivering a differentiated customer experience and creating a culture that puts the customer first.  Lisa is the executive sponsor of UKG’s newest ERG, RISE, which creates opportunities for those early in their career or starting a new career to learn and develop together.

With 25+ years working at in-house agencies Kenny is passionate about all things branding, and helping shape a workplace where his team's unique talents are consistently valued. At UKG that means working to shape a space that aims to Inspire, Help, and Guide through collaboration, shared goals, and craving critique. Kenny is an Executive Sponsor of CARES, a UKG ERG, committed to supporting and impacting those dealing with Cancer, Heart Disease, and Alzheimers. He is also a Walk to End Alzheimers Grand Champion, joyous husband, dedicated backyard tinkerer, and proud parent of an Eagle Scout.

Euna is a leader in Great Place To Work’s Global Advisory Services business, which partners with the world’s most influential companies to create even greater workplaces. Euna focuses on unlocking business value through leadership development, data-driven analysis, and trusting relationships with people of all levels. Her approach to employee experience is guided by over a decade of organizational consulting across industries and people disciplines, as well as her amazing team. Some highlights of Euna’s previous experience include strategizing how to foster innovation globally at Nasdaq and cascading mission-driven behaviors at the National Kidney Foundation.  Outside of work, Euna can be found transitioning from city to rural life through birdwatching, camping, and seasonal cooking.  

Aarsenio is a Principal Strategic Advisor at Great Place To Work, specializing in organizational effectiveness and leadership development. With over 11 years of experience in student affairs and higher education, he brings deep expertise in building high-impact workplace strategies. As a certified facilitator in Myers-Briggs, CliftonStrengths, and Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence, he equips leaders with the tools to drive engagement, performance, and culture transformation. Prior to joining Great Place To Work, Aarsenio collaborated with organizations across various industries to enhance team dynamics, develop leadership capabilities, and create emotionally healthy work environments that drive business success.

Brian Mitcham is a strategic consultant specializing in employee experience, workplace culture, and people analytics. With a background from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, Brian currently occupies the role of Strategic Advisor, where he advises HR and executive teams on leveraging data to enhance company culture and employer brand. His expertise spans AI readiness, DEIB strategy, and leadership development. Outside of work, he enjoys photography, graphic design, and exploring New York’s vibrant arts, music and community scene.

Emily Gericke is an advisor with the Global Advisory Services team of Great Place To Work. She holds a BS in neuroscience and is passionate about how research and data can help improve the future of work for all. She has over 6 years of experience in consulting and has served a variety of clients as a project manager, business process engineer, content creator, event facilitator, and strategic partner.

Kelly Chan has been at UKG for 8.5 years holding various roles, but her passions led her to become one of the co-founders and former co-chair of AsPIRE (Asians and Pacific Islanders Raising Equity) Employee Resource Group (ERG). Where she played a pivotal role in fostering intersectionality, collaboration, and cultural celebration across the organization.

Now a key member of the Belonging, Equity and Impact team, they help to support the Employee Resource Group Program by onboarding and developing ERG leaders, driving impactful initiatives, providing resources and training, and partnering with teams such as marketing and global communications to amplify equity and inclusion across UKG. Kelly’s expertise spans program development, leadership training, and strategic collaboration, helping ERGs drive meaningful change.

Originally from Stockton, California, she now resides in Long Beach, California with her husband and two fur children (Salem Moon and Nacho Sun).

Yolanda Valdivia has been an integral part of UKG for 7.5 years, during which she has embraced various roles across the organization. Currently, she plays a vital role in supporting implementation methodologies and teams within the Customer Experience organization. As a founding member of UNIDOS (meaning "united" in Spanish), an Employee Resource Group (ERG), she has served in a leadership or Co-Chair capacity for the past three years. Yolanda is dedicated to empowering members to express their voices confidently. The group's mission focuses on creating networking and development opportunities, fostering impactful conversations, and nurturing a vibrant community in a supportive and uplifting environment.

Originally from California, Yolanda now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she enjoys life with her two beloved fur babies, Oliver and Aramis, alongside her husband, Brant.