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.
Tanya Tanis is an Associate Director on Seramount’s Diversity Best Practices team, where she advises Fortune 500 and global clients on designing data-driven inclusion strategies and employee resource group initiatives that strengthen workplace culture. She brings deep experience leading talent development, engagement, and inclusion programs across industries such as technology, financial services, and life sciences.
Before joining Seramount, Tanya held leadership roles where she built and scaled global DEI strategies, launched mentorship and Returnship programs, and drove measurable gains in employee engagement and representation.
A double alumna of Baruch College—with a BBA in Business Administration and an MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology—Tanya continues to give back to the Baruch community as an executive mentor with Executives on Campus. A proud New Yorker, she also volunteers as a translator for the New York City Department of Education.
Passionate about cultural exchange, Tanya has taught leadership and English courses in South Korea. Outside of work, she loves traveling the world, sampling unique cuisines, and spending time with her family and her beloved bunny, Benji.
Cory Schneider (he/him) is Director of Advisory at Seramount, bringing extensive experience to leaders, and organizations to build more human-centered, equitable, and high-performing cultures. With over 15 years of experience spanning talent, culture, inclusion and leadership advisory and strategy, Cory is known for translating complex behavioral science and organizational dynamics into practical, scalable strategies for change.
Cory has partnered with Fortune 500s, high-growth startups, global nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations across industries including healthcare, finance, consumer goods, technology, and education. His work spans systemic and personal levels, from redesigning equitable talent strategies and embedding inclusion into performance systems, to coaching executives through complex transitions. He has led DEI strategy, architected leadership development frameworks, and facilitated culture change grounded in behavioral science, emotional intelligence, and adult learning theory.
Cory holds a Master’s in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in LGBTQ+ Studies from Antioch University Los Angeles and a Bachelor’s in Corporate Communication from the University of Texas at Austin. He is a Certified Senior Professional in HR (SPHR) and Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), and a sought-after speaker on topics including inclusive leadership, belonging, and the intersection of mental health and organizational effectiveness.
Cory resides in Los Angeles with his husband, Randy, and their dog, Luna. Outside of work, you can find him hiking, gardening, facilitating LGBTQ+ workshops for youth, or exploring California’s coast and wine country.
I attended Appalachian State University and graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in History. I began my professional career teaching high school history for a few years following graduation, which is what has inspired my work at EAB. I first joined EAB in February of 2020 where I started as a Coordinator for the Strategy and New Ventures team before moving over to the Deal Desk team in July of 2021 as an Associate. Today, I serve as a Senior Specialist for Deal Desk to support EAB’s commercial teams in serving our 2,800+ partners, mainly focusing on our enrollment products.
Winona LaDuke, an Anishinaabe from the White Earth reservation in northern Minnesota, is a Harvard graduate with a master’s in Rural Development. An author of seven books, including the novel Last Standing Woman, she is recognized as a rural development economist, curator, and long-standing advocate for Indigenous rights and environmental justice. LaDuke began her work in the late 1970s addressing Indigenous rights at the United Nations and has since engaged deeply with energy policy issues, from uranium and coal mining to pipelines and dam projects. In her community, she has led oral history and land rights initiatives, renewable energy development, and fiber hemp production. She is also co-founder of the Giiwedinong Museum of Treaty Rights and Culture. Twice nominated as the Green Party’s candidate for U.S. Vice President, she also received an electoral college vote for President, reflecting her national influence.
Vince Fisher (he/him) is a Senior Digital Marketing Manager at EAB with 7+ years across higher education, marketing, and data analytics. He builds and runs performance-focused digital campaigns and turns data into clear actions that move enrollment and advancement metrics. Vince holds an MS in Interdisciplinary Studies (Higher Education & Business Management) and a BFA from the University of North Texas. He serves as Vice Chair of Programming & Partnerships for MOSAIC at EAB and sits on the OUT at EAB Pride Month committee. Vince also speaks on Transgender and LGBT+ inclusion and Indigenous issues; his recent talk, “Blood Quantum: America’s way of making Indigenous people extinct,” argues for kinship-based alternatives to federal bloodquantum measures.
Nancy Nazarian believes design can change how we build technology by staying hyper-focused on who it’s built for. As Head of UX Design in Microsoft’s AI Strategy and Transformation team, she leads by envisioning AI experiences that are human-centered, responsible, and inclusive by design. Over her 15 years in UX, she’s helped organizations from Deloitte to Google to Nike rethink what’s possible when strategy, craft, and humanity come together. She’s here to challenge leaders to see themselves as architects of a more equitable and accessible future in the era of AI.
David Vuletich is a Managing Director in EAB’s Research Advisory Services and is an expert in both Academic and Administrative Strategy. He provides expert insight into cross-cabinet issues that help institutions set strategy and execute on short and long-term goals. He is responsible for driving value for our partner institutions through decision support, guidance on best practices implementation, and consensus building at the board, cabinet, and senior leadership levels. In particular, his strong focus on financial sustainability helps him support strategic initiatives around university budget models, cost efficiency in administrative and academic operations, and revenue growth through optimization of the academic program portfolio and university advancement.
David’s expertise in education comes from a background that has included numerous touchpoints with the industry. David worked for the American Institutes for Research as a content leader in standardized testing and was a summer Associate at Huron Consulting. Prior to this he was an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at SUNY Brockport, where he helped design and launch a new biochemistry major and started an externally funded research program. From these experiences, David has gained an insightful perspective on the challenges facing a variety of stakeholders at education institutions.