October 17, 2024
12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM
A collaboration of the HR & Professional Development Committee and the Education & Workforce Development Committee
Overview
Workforce agility and innovation are becoming more critical as competition increases, talent pools become leaner, and macro-economic conditions affect both consumers and businesses. During this session, we will explore specific strategies companies can deploy to transform their workplaces to maintain pace with the rapidly evolving VUCA environment.
SHRM Credit provided by Barry University.
This webinar is open to the public (members and non-members).
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HR Webinar Series Part 1: Building an Agile & Innovative Workforce of the Future
Speakers
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Dr. Paula Hopkins
As Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Funding Development at the Miami-Dade Beacon Council (MDBC), Dr. Paula Hopkins will champion The Beacon Council’s partner engagement and major gifts strategy in support of its mission to develop a more sustainable, inclusive and competitive economy for Greater Miami.
The former PepsiCo executive brings more than 30 years of experience in leadership, sales, strategy and operations to the organization. The newly created role allows her to focus on foundational and institutional giving, public and private sector grants, and higher level partnerships that extend the organization’s reach and impact.
A long-time Miami resident and advocate, Dr. Hopkins is an innovative leader with experience in commercial strategy, supply chain operations, and non-profit board participation. She understands the dynamics driving a diverse economy like Greater Miami’s and knows how to harness the power of a shared vision to deliver for investors, partners, the organization, and our community.
Javiel Lopez
Javiel joined Alivi in 2024, where he leads both the Human Resources function and the benefit card division. With a career spanning 20 years, he has diverse experience across small, medium, and large organizations in industries such as Logistics, Healthcare, Energy, Higher Education, Retail, Philanthropy, Human Capital Management/Payroll, and Distribution. He serves as an adjunct professor, teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses at several local universities.
He is SPHR certified and has contributed to the profession as a former member of the PHR/SPHR exam development panel for HRCI. Javiel holds an M.S. in Human Resources from Nova Southeastern University and a B.S. in Mathematical Sciences from Barry University. He is married and a proud father of two teenagers.
Dr. Michael Mannino, MA, PhD
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.