October 22, 2025
12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM
Zoom WebinarOrganizations and their leadership are under increasing pressure to prepare their workforces for AI and the impact to their people and operations, particularly ensuring that they maintain engagement and productivity while balancing human interaction and empathy. This session will explore strategies employers of all sizes can use to accelerate AI adoption.
This is a FREE Zoom Webinar, and attendees will receive SHRM credit through Barry University.
Who Should Attend:
HR professionals, small business owners, and anyone interested in learning how AI can enhance productivity, streamline processes, and drive innovation in their workplace.
For additional information about the HR/Professional Development Committee or webinar, please tap here to connect with the committee's staff liaison.
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Speakers
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Robert D. Ortiz, Moderator
Robert Ortiz is the Sr. Vice President of People & Culture for the Americas region of Amadeus, the leading global travel technology company. Robert’s scope encompasses Business Partnerships, Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Operations, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Corporate & Social Responsibility and Mergers & Acquisitions. Robert’s 20+ years of experience has transversed over various industries including academia, banking, pharmaceuticals and consulting.
Aaron Tandy
Aaron Tandy is in-house general counsel for Boucher Brothers Management Inc., one of the largest employers located on Miami Beach, Florida, where he helps counsel the company on employment related issues among other matters. Prior to joining the team in 2023, Aaron spent 30 years as a litigator and employment lawyer in several New York and South Florida law firms assisting a wide variety of companies, from small entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 business, in navigating complex business transactions and employment matters. Aaron is a past chairman of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, an active member of the Florida Bar’s Employment Law Section writing frequently for section publications on employment topics, and is currently the Chair of the HR & Professional Development Committee for the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.
Nina Hirota, MA, MBA
Nina Hirota drives transformational change in organizations, ensuring they evolve, adapt, and thrive in an era of disruption. She architects forward-thinking workforce strategies that enable business agility, aligning talent ecosystems with enterprise transformation goals. With deep expertise leading change at Fortune 500 companies, Nina has redefined how organizations restructure, upskill, and embed AI-driven decision-making into their people strategies. A recognized expert in global talent and organizational effectiveness, she delivers measurable impact across industries.
The future of work is a future of continuous transformation. Nina founded Global Synergy Partner Solutions to help organizations navigate disruption, leveraging technology and AI to build agile, future-ready workforces. She believes that HR must lead organizational change, designing adaptive strategies that align people, culture, and technology to drive sustainable business success.
She also established Artificial Intelligence for Leadership, a LinkedIn group fostering discussions on AI’s impact on leadership and organizational change. Her insights help leaders reimagine talent strategies, workforce design, and the role of AI in shaping resilient, future-ready organizations.
