Houston Chapter
Barbara Davis is an enthusiastic HR operations specialist working in the manufacturing industry in upstate New York. She has been part of the Capital Region ATD board for four years and has been part of the conference committee leadership team for three years. Barbara was the co-chair responsible for bringing the conference from an in-person event, to a fully virtual event at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. She holds a master’s in organizational psychology, focusing on talent management, and holds a GPHR certificate from HRCI

Metro DC Chapter
Samantha (Sam) Cribari-Starr serves as the Director of Professional Development at the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), where she leads a collaborative team of staff, subject matter experts, volunteers, and external partners to develop and deliver evidence-based addiction treatment education programs.
With over fifteen years of experience in educational roles, Sam excels in leading, developing, and managing high-quality workforce development programs and conventions. Her expertise spans both corporate and non-profit sectors, consistently delivering professional development initiatives that enhance the skills and knowledge of working professionals. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and a master’s degree in Organizational Development and Workplace Learning from Boise State University.
Sam enjoys giving back to her community and has been an active volunteer with the Metro DC Chapter of the Association for Talent Development, where she has served in various roles.

Greater Richmond Chapter
José Cervantes is a husband, father, entrepreneur, coach, trainer, change leader, and impact maker. He is the Director of Talent Management - Learning Partnerships at Sentara Health. José completed his undergraduate studies at Virginia Tech where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology with concentrations in Decision Support Systems, Operations Management and Leadership. José spent the first half of his professional career in IT and healthcare operations. After holding various leadership positions in these respective areas, he made a career shift to organizational development and learning. He found a passion in helping train and coach people to succeed at their current roles while developing and inspiring them to grow beyond. Today, he leads a team responsible for executing that mission by supporting thousands of Sentara colleagues across the country.

In addition to his role with Sentara Health, José is a certified professional and executive coach, trainer, and speaker serving the United States, Caribbean, and South America with a holistic approach to helping people achieve life and professional goals. José proudly serves as President of the DC, Maryland, & Virginia chapter of the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives and Vice President of Governance and Operations for the Greater Richmond Chapter of the Association for Talent Development. His professional credentials and certifications include ITIL Foundations, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Professional Scrum Master, Professional Scrum Product Owner, DDI Certified Instructor, Prosci Certified Change Practitioner and Trainer, DISC Behavioral Analyst and Trainer, and Certified Trainer partnered with Dr. John C. Maxwell’s, Maxwell Leadership. With all the professional success José has achieved, he finds greater significance in the titles best friend and husband to his wife Rachel, “papi” to his daughter Claudette, “papu” to his son Gabriel, “hijo” to his mom Ilse, and friend to all he serves daily. He and his family live by the purpose statement, “I’m a person of value, who values people, and adds value to them.”

Puget Sound Chapter
Valentina Pribble is currently a Learning & Development Manager at Concorde Career Colleges. This role grants her the opportunity to support all aspects of individual growth and development at Concorde. Her educational background includes an M.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Seattle Pacific University and a B.A. in Psychology from Northwest University.

From a young age, Valentina admired her aunt's role as a high school teacher and aspired to do the same. Overtime, she also developed a strong passion for helping others and briefly considered the traditional psychology path of becoming a therapist. After being exposed to an industrial and organizational course in undergraduate studies, she became inspired to marry the two passions, teaching and helping people develop, by entering the corporate learning field. Valentina enjoys the creativity of instructional design, the opportunity to connect with others through facilitation, and consulting with key stakeholders to identify learning needs.

Valentina enjoys spending time with her husband and almost 4 year old daughter and activities such as camping, hiking, board games, and disc golf.

Kansas City Chapter
Piper Stone is a talent development professional with over 19 years of experience. She specializes in onboarding, emotional intelligence, conflict-resolution, communication, relationship-building, coaching, and culture evolution. She currently serves as the Talent Management Manager at the Kansas City National Security Campus (managed by Honeywell).
Piper has a BA in English and a BS in Education from Kansas State University (GO CATS!) and an MA in Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution from Baker University. Always looking to learn something new, in 2021 Piper earned her SHRM-SCP certification and also how to ride a motorcycle.
Outside of work, Piper plays volleyball, reads, travels, teaches fitness classes, and volunteers for a few animal shelters in the Kansas City area. She and her husband have fostered over 300 dogs and puppies in the last five years and have three personal dogs of their own (Bruno, Romeo, and Waffle).

Central Oklahoma Chapter
Susan Donnelly, M.Ed. PHR is a strategic and visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in
organizational and leadership development. As an executive leader, she understands the critical role of investing in employees and believes that when individuals are supported and nurtured,
they can truly thrive within the organization. She has consulted, led, and supported strategic growth and culture initiatives that improve organizational health and the engagement of people within the workplace. Susan currently serves as the Workforce Director at the State of
Oklahoma Department of Health.

Before working with the State of Oklahoma, Susan was an executive leader in Restaurants and
Hospitality. She focused on defining and distinguishing organizational culture through initiatives
such as organizational design and structure, accountability, employee experience, training, team
performance, leadership development, change and conflict management, and customer
experience. Both her real-world experience and education strengthen her ability to help
organizations analyze their needs and craft unique solutions to address business challenges.

Susan received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Oklahoma. She went on to
earn her Master's in Talent Development. Susan has served as a speaker on topics such as
strategic growth, DEIB, employee experience, leadership, and personal brand. Susan is
passionate about helping individuals and organizations be intentional and considerate in their
actions, with the goal of achieving success and fulfillment while positively impacting others and
their communities.

Susan, a proud member of the Cherokee Tribe, resides in TuUle, Oklahoma, with her husband
Mitch and their two fur babies, Mac and Sam. An introvert at heart with an external processor,
she finds solace in savoring a good cup of coffee and nurturing her beloved plants, embracing
her insatiable curiosity and passion for acquiring random knowledge. Recently, Susan has
developed a newfound love for hiking, immersing herself in nature's beauty. Alongside her
personal interests, she actively serves on multiple workforce and talent development boards
dedicated to supporting the advancement and progress of the great state of Oklahoma. Through
her involvement and contributions, Susan strives to make a positive impact and help the
community thrive.

Greater Atlanta Chapter
Allison is an Instructional Designer at the Home Depot. She is an emerging leader in Talent & Development with a focus in developing great learning experiences for a variety of audiences.
Allison started off her career in Talent & Development as an LMS Administrator, and over the years supported several companies by managing content in their learning systems. She progressed her career into Instructional Design, and currently writes content for a variety of deliverables including eLearnings, virtual trainings, mobile platform, and videos. She also designs and develops projects through an Agile process.
Allison is a graduate of Kennesaw State University with a bachelor’s degree in communications.

Nebraska Chapter
Kristina Pohlmann is a seasoned Talent and Development Leader with over 14 years of experience in creating engaging learning experiences and driving organizational growth. Based in Omaha, NE, she is currently a Training Manager for Ventura MedStaff leading their sales team to growth and success. Prior to that she was the Talent Solutions Manager at RTG Medical, where she spearheaded the development and launch of the company’s first Learning Management System, achieving remarkable engagement rates and boosting internal promotions by 70%. Kristina is adept in instructional design, project management, and organizational change, with a strong focus on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science from Iowa State University and is a certified Master Instructional Designer.
Kristina's contributions have been recognized with awards such as the ATD Nebraska Instructional Design Trailblazer of the Year and the Operations MVP Diamond Award at RTG Medical. She is an active member of professional organizations like ATD and the Omaha Organiza