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. 

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.