Past Events
Highlights from Past Gatherings
What is HR Leaders on Leadership? -------------
This extraordinary event is an intimate gathering and celebration of HR Leaders who share lessons learned during their journey and evolution to HR leadership.
"Sometimes we need to pause, reflect and reset to build community, connections and embrace authentic moments that behind the work we do as HR professionals are humans. This event creates that space for speakers and attendees. Each of our stories and journeys are unique to us and the more we connect and share that story, the better stewards of people we become!"
Event Moderator:
Tina Marie Wohlfield
Event Sponsors:
Strategic Services Group and Walsh College
HRUnite! HR Leaders on Leadership - Metro Detroit
March 7, 2025
HRUnite! HR Leaders on Leadership
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Janelle Thomas - I AM
Nicole Ensink - It’s What you Know AND Who you Know
Chris Dotson – My Career Scavenger Hunt. The Path to My Next First Step
TIffany Sinclair – How CLARITY saved me from becoming a "HR"annosaurs
Mindy Parker – Six Tips to Support Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Guide Change
Tina Marie Wohlfield – Finding and Creating Inclusive Communities
What is HR Leaders on Recruiting? -------------
This extraordinary event is an intimate gathering and celebration of HR Leaders who share insight and lessons learned as they lead and enhance the talent acquisition and recruiting functions in the organizations they serve.
Event Moderator:
Tina Marie Wohlfield
Event Sponsors:
Advance Recruitment
HRUnite! HR Leaders on Recruiting
April 9, 2025
HRUnite! HR Leaders on Recruiting
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Jeremy Stephens - How Marketing Can Help Your Recruiting Program!
Justina Casillas - The Vibe Matters
Marvin Figaro – Beyond Resumes': Finding Talent in Unseen Places
Dandridge Floyd– Recruitment Reimagined: Engaging Communities, Embracing Digital and Telling Our Story
Christine Blauvelt– The Human Factor: Taking a Backseat to Workload and Technology
Tim Sackett – The 5 Things We F*%k Up in TA! (and how to fix them)
Celebrating the official 2024 HRUnite! Awards in person.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in person to celebrate the hashtag #HRAwesome of our nominees and winners!!
Thank you to our sponsors like Strategic Services Group (SSG) for making these moments happen for the past five years!!
HRUnite! Awards
November 14, 2024
Award Categories for 2024
🏆HRUnite! Purpose Award recognizes those individuals who have made an impact on the HR profession through leadership, collaboration and partnerships. These individuals showcase the power of HR as a strategic resource and trusted advocate.
🏆HRUnite! Ambassador (Volunteer) Award recognizes an individual who is tirelessly volunteering their time to promote the HR Community in one of our many HR associations globally or in a college/university or community program that promotes professional development.
🏆HRUnite! TA Trailblazer Award recognizes a Talent Acquisition rock star who is redefining the recruiting and candidate experience for the organization(s) they serve.
🏆HRUnite! Igniter Award, inspired by Shawn Lee, an igniter of change, celebrates those bringing people together and breaking down barriers in diversity and belonging in workplaces.
🏆HRUnite! Education Excellence in HR Award recognizes individuals who are teaching and shaping the future of the HR profession in a High School, College or continuing education development certificate program.
HRUnite! 2024
The HRUnite! 2024 Conference expanded the conference to 2.5 days with the launch of the Pre-Conference Employment Law half day session in partnership with Clark Hill Law.
2024 Conference Keynote Speaker: Steve Brown
What is HR Leaders on Leadership? -------------
This extraordinary event is a gathering and celebration of HR Leaders who share lessons learned during their journey and evolution to HR leadership.
This isn't your typical HR professional development event but designed to create a space for HR professionals to be authentic and vulnerable to share their personal HR journey - the bumps, the lessons learned and successes so that we may all connect, learn and grow as fellow HR pros!!
Event Moderator:
Tina Marie Wohlfield
Event Sponsor:
Strategic Services Group and Walsh College
6th Annual HR Leaders on Leadership 2024
March 1, 2024
The 6th Annual HR Leaders on Leadership event took place on Friday, March 1, 2024
Featured Speakers
Erika Monae' Lewis - There is no "I" in Team but there is "HR" in HERO
April Matalavy – Lessons from a Life of Loyalty
Nicole Whetstone – Work in Prog-Mess
Jelani Bransford – Discovering your Inner Leader
Kristina Dimovski – Not What I was Expecting
Lory Walters – POP Leadership Lessons in Learning to Lead
KEYNOTE: Suzy Siegle – People, Purpose and Passion: The Three P's of Visionary Leadership
HRUnite! Awards
November 1, 2023
Celebrating the official 2023 HRUnite! Awards in person.
Class photo taken by Shawn Lee, Cr. Photographer.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in person or virtually to celebrate the hashtag #HRAwesome of our 28 nominees and winners!!
Thank you to our sponsors like Strategic Services Group (SSG) for making these moments happen for the past five years!!
Award Categories for 2023
🏆HRUnite! Purpose Award recognizes those individuals who have made an impact on the HR profession through leadership, collaboration and partnerships. These individuals showcase the power of HR as a strategic resource and trusted advocate.
🏆HRUnite! Ambassador (Volunteer) Award recognizes an individual who is tirelessly volunteering their time to promote the HR Community in one of our many HR associations globally or in a college/university or community program that promotes professional development.
🏆HRUnite! TA Trailblazer Award recognizes a Talent Acquisition rock star who is redefining the recruiting and candidate experience for the organization(s) they serve.
🏆HRUnite! Igniter Award, inspired by Shawn Lee, an igniter of change, celebrates those bringing people together and breaking down barriers in diversity and belonging in workplaces.
🏆HRUnite! Education Excellence in HR Award recognizes individuals who are teaching and shaping the future of the HR profession in a High School, College or continuing education development certificate program.
HRUnite! 2023
July 12 - July 13, 2023
2023 SPEAKER LINE-UP
Anne-Marie Welch - Clark Hill, PLC
-- Employment Law Update – Mid Year Review
Erich Kurschat - Harmony Insights, LLC
-- Network Like An Introvert: Valuable Tips For All Personality Styles
Mary Cooney - Generation IQ
-- Engaging Five Generations at Work
Charlie Wollborg - Curve Detroit
-- Shiny Object! Brand Storytelling & Content Marketing in a Short Attention-Span World
Paul LaLonde - CEDA
-- The Philosopher Manager
Greg Coyne - Sandler Training
-- Dealing with Difficult Conversations
Phillip Espinosa - Leadership for Leaders
-- Hacks for HR to Connect with Leaders
Shawn Lee - Shawn Lee Studios
-- Stand Up, PUSH BACK
Steve Browne - CHRO & Author of HR on Purpose!! & HR Rising!!
-- HR Unleashed !! Transforming from Support Role to Strategic Leader
Niki Ramirez - HR Answers, LLC
-- Carefully Cultivating a People-First Culture
Christie Engler - Willory
-- HR, It’s a New Day!
Brenda Meller - Meller Marketing, LLC
-- LinkedIn Profile Optimization -- including audience "Hotseat" Profile Reviews
Dr. Lee Meadows - Meadows Consulting
-- HR: How Leaders Make it Special
Thank you to our sponsors and partners for HRUnite! 2023!
Clark Hill, PLC - Happy HR sponsor
Sandler Training - Snack sponsor
Connected Geek Studios - Official Video/Digital Media Partner of HRUnite!
Shawn Lee Studios - Official Photography Partner of HRUnite!
What is HR Leaders on Leadership? -------------
This extraordinary event is a gathering and celebration of HR Leaders who share lessons learned during their journey and evolution to HR leadership.
This isn't your typical HR professional development event but designed to create a space for HR professionals to be authentic and vulnerable to share their personal HR journey - the bumps, the lessons learned and successes so that we may all connect, learn and grow as fellow HR pros!!
Event Moderators:
Tina Marie Wohlfield and Lee Meadows
Event Sponsor:
Strategic Services Group
HR Leaders on Leadership - Metro Detroit 2023
March 3, 2023
What is HR Leaders on Leadership? -------------
This extraordinary event is a gathering and celebration of HR Leaders who share lessons learned during their journey and evolution to HR leadership.
2023 SPEAKER LINE-UP
Shawndia North - Take it with you
Tom Daniels – Whenever I May Roam
Mary Dale – Chief Human Resources Officer, Convivial Brands
Choyia Jackson– The Road Less Traveled - Wired to Succeed
Carnita Hunt – Lessons Learned Along My Leadership Journey
Mike Ebel – Ever-Evolving
Princess Castleberry – Every HR Leader is a Risk Manager
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