Sofia is an accomplished professional in social performance and First Nations relations. Sofia brings a background in social and environment policy in NSW Government and community engagement with First Nations businesses. As a leader in KPMG Australia’s ESG team, Sofia has transformed approaches to social performance for a number of major mining and energy companies. Her work has evolved companies’ responses to impacts on communities, including to enhance social risk management, foster genuine stakeholder relationships, elevate community engagement, local employment, cultural heritage and environmental stewardship.

Sofia authored and published numerous leading practice frameworks and guidelines including the Dhawura Ngilan Guide for Business and Investors for cultural heritage management, the Leading Practice Principles for First Nations Engagement for the clean energy sector, Minderoo Foundation’s Indigenous Employment Index, as well as the Energy Charter’s Social Licence Guide. Sofia is also the Human Rights, Blue Economy Lead for KPMG Global and has worked with organisations in Australia and the South Pacific to embed Indigenous Rights to FPIC and self-determination within sustainable coastal and ocean management.

Holly Jones is a seasoned HR and business leader with over 20 years of field and corporate experience at Ferguson, spanning Supply Chain, Project Management, Human Resources, and Strategic Planning. These experiences have built her deep business insight and strong relationships across the organization. 

In the past year and a half, Holly has led Ferguson’s Talent Management Center of Excellence, driving enterprise transformation in performance management, succession planning, workforce optimization, and leadership development to strengthen the company’s long-term capabilities. 

Holly also serves as Executive Chair of Ferguson’s Veterans Business Resource Group, championing the growth and engagement of veteran associates, and proudly represents the company as a military spouse of 20 years. 

Recognized as a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner, Holly brings a passion for people, organizational effectiveness, and purposeful leadership, connecting strategy, culture, and talent to power Ferguson’s continued growth. 

Nadine O. Vogel is the CEO of Springboard Consulting, working with corporations to mainstream people with disabilities in the global workforce, workplace, and marketplace. Prior to founding Springboard, Nadine held many executive positions in Corporate America.

Vogel is the author of “DIVE IN, Springboard into the Profitability, Productivity and Potential of the Special Needs Workforce,” a regular contributor to professional publications around the globe and the subject of published cases and guest lecturer for the Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Business School and Universita Europea di Roma in Italy. Nadine has also hosted three ground-breaking programs for Bloomberg, RVN and Apple TV.

She received an MBA from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, CA and a BS in Industrial Psychology from the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC.  She is the mother of two adult daughters, one with disabilities and resides in South Carolina and South Florida with her husband.

Laurie Sayles leads Springboard’s Veteran programming and has done so for over fifteen years.  She is also an author, change agent, thought leader, and President & CEO of Civility Management Solutions (CivilityMS), a professional services consulting firm working within the Government and Commercial space. CivilityMS is a certified Small Business Administration 8(a), Women-Owned, and verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services consulting firm working within the Government and Commercial space.

She developed love for entrepreneurship in the projects of South Chicago through her creation of novice business models for childcare and the selling of goods. Merging her mindset of being in service with the desire to be of service, Laurie joined the United States Marine Corps and concluded with seven years of active duty.  

I am a Vice President of T. Rowe Price Associates working as a Product Delivery Manager for the Developer Services Group. In this role, I lead  a multidisciplinary engineering product team alongside our engineering managers leveraging an agile framework, working with product managers and stakeholders to define and deliver the product roadmap all while cultivating an environment and culture for the team to thrive. 

A global mindset enables me to approach situations with a broad perspective. Active listening allows me to understand and appreciate differing viewpoints. I value constructive discourse and disagreement to arrive at the best outcomes. Embracing these qualities, I can navigate complex and challenging situations with ease and effectiveness. 

I have 20+ years of industry experience and hold several Scrum Alliance certifications including Certified Scrum Professional – Scrum Master and Product Owner, Advanced Certified Scrum Developer, and Scrum Foundations Educator. I am a two time Corporate Best Award recipient. for In August 2023, I completed my Masters in Management – Information Systems and Services from the University of Maryland. I am the current Maryland co-chair of VALOR, the firm’s Veterans Business Resource Group supporting DEI. Additionally, I have served as an industry mentor for the Center for Women in Technology for the University of Maryland Baltimore County and for T. Rowe Price’s Women in Technology group.  

Catherine Hummel is a seasoned asset management executive with over two decades of expertise spanning collective investment trusts, retirement solutions, product management, and business operations. She holds an MBA from Loyola University Maryland and a bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University. Known for her leadership in product development and industry innovation, Catherine has consistently driven meaningful enhancements across the asset management landscape. 

In addition to her professional achievements, Catherine serves as the Inclusive Programming Lead for VALOR, T. Rowe Price’s veteran business resource group, where she spearheads initiatives supporting veterans and the military community. She also sits on the Board of The Baltimore Station, a transformative organization dedicated to helping veterans achieve self-sufficiency through residential treatment and transitional housing. 

LaMar serves as the Senior Partner Development Representative for Seramount’s virtual career experience platform, Forage.

In this role, he develops targeted marketing campaigns, crafts product positioning, and executes on go-to market strategies.

Prior to Seramount, LaMar built a career stretching across industries including educational technology, banking, and retail. He has consistently focused on solutions that connect people to resources, streamline processes, and drive results.

He holds dual M.A. degrees in Black American Studies and English (Ethnic & Cultural Studies concentration) from the University of Delaware. Guided by dedication to equity and inclusion, his work is grounded in a strong commitment to access and the dismantling of systemic barriers.

A native of Baltimore, MD, LaMar now resides in Richmond, VA with his wife, and their three children.

Patty Norris Lubold is a strategic consultant and communications coach at MassMutual, driven by an unwavering commitment to human–centered leadership. For over 30 years, Patty has brought together her expertise in corporate strategy and the art of storytelling, originally honed as an award-winning journalist. This diverse background gives her uncommon insight into authentic communication and the power of narrative to foster trust, inclusion, and real connection. Today, Patty advises executives and teams on business transformation, technology, strategy, communications, and issues management. Always placing people at the center of every solution. She believes resilient and high performing teams are rooted in active listening and mutual respect, values she champions in every partnership. 

Throughout her 14 years at MassMutual, Laura has established a reputation for thoughtful leadership and operational excellence across Life and Disability products. Over the past 4½ years, she has played a pivotal role in enhancing collaboration with field advisors in Society 1851. Her ability to listen deeply and implement meaningful feedback has resulted in tangible improvements that elevate the experience for both advisors and internal teams. 
 
Laura is also proud to serve as Vice Chair of the ADAPT Business Resource Group (BRG), where she channels her passion for professional development and inclusion. She strongly believes in the power of BRGs to build community, foster growth, and create space for every voice to be heard. 
 
She holds an associate’s degree in business administration from Bay Path University and has earned certifications in Business Strategy and Executive Leadership from Cornell, reflecting her commitment to continuous growth.