Sarah brings extensive experience in the development and execution of human resource strategy and in building and leading high-performing teams. With a focus on business alignment, Sarah is a collaborative leader with extensive experience in the areas of organizational development, culture and engagement, leadership and succession planning, talent acquisition and management, total rewards, employee relations, systems, and human resources data / analytics. Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree from Western University in Administrative and Commercial Studies (major in Human Resources) and also holds a professional HR designation (Certified Human Resources Leader).

Lauren Hunter-Dyson is the President and CEO of CultuHR’d –  a boutique purpose driven consultancy specializing in systems change and DEIB work. CultuHR’d partners with organizations to build human-centered operating plans and policies that create resilient and inclusive cultures. CultuHR’d blends strategic insights, data driven decisions, thoughtful design, and a genuine passion for advancing equity and inclusion in the workplace to create meaningful and long-term change.

Lauren has nearly 20 years of experience as a talent, culture, DEIB, and workforce development professional. She has managed the growth and success of human capital initiatives, change management plans, and internal communication programs for Fortune 500 companies, large nonprofits, and government agencies.

Her leadership in the field has been recognized in the Boston Business Journal – earning the prestigious 40 Under 40 Award in 2022 and by the Boston HR Council – earning the 2023 Commitment Award. 

Lauren holds a Bachelor’s degree from Johnson & Wales University, a Master’s degree from Cambridge College, and completed legal coursework at Massachusetts School of Law at Andover. She is also a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and a SHRM – Senior Certified Professional (SCP).

DK leads H&K’s global DE&I strategy, inclusive of all programming, ERGs, social impact, and multicultural client initiatives focused on DE&I as a corporate and employee value proposition.​

Before joining H&K, DK served as Chief Diversity Officer for Moody’s, where he developed the global risk assessment firm’s Diversity & Inclusion strategy and accelerated DEI as a business imperative.

Mardi brings decades of experience as an HR Executive to her role as Executive Counselor at McLean & Company, where she supports and guides CHROs to be strategic business partners in achieving organizational and professional success.

Prior to joining McLean & Company Mardi led Human Resources for high-profile, growth-oriented companies in sports, media, entertainment, hospitality, manufacturing, and high tech. As a member of senior executive teams, she participated in setting strategic organizational direction, ensuring goals were aligned to the company’s vision, values, and priorities. Mardi is passionate about creating and sustaining a best-in-class culture where employees can thrive and grow. She has extensive experience with organizations undergoing change, particularly through growth and acquisition, and oversaw a successful HR transformation in an organization that more than quadrupled its value in 15 years.

Mardi holds a degree in psychology from the University of Western Ontario and both the CHRL and CHRE professional designations. Over and above her CHRO roles, Mardi is active in the HR community. She was the first recipient of the Professional Leadership Award from the HRPA, recognizing her commitment to the human resources profession. As a member of the HRPA’s Human Resources Experts Bureau, Mardi was a sought-after media contact for HR issues. Mardi has also served as a professional advisor and guest lecturer for George Brown College, Humber College, Ryerson University, and Osgoode Hall Law School.

Janet Clarey is a Principal Director for McLean & Company. She leads a collaborative team that creates and delivers practical HR research and advisory services to help HR leaders drive measurable results in their organizations. She brings a broad background to McLean & Company. Her experience includes over ten years of conducting and writing HR research and providing advisory and consulting services to HR leaders and practitioners.

Janet has knowledge across several HR disciplines, with specific expertise in workforce issues including analytics, culture, talent management, learning & development, career management, employee experience, and diversity, equity & inclusion. She has broad knowledge of the HR technology landscape, having worked as an industry analyst covering solution provider markets. She has been a frequent speaker, panelist, and workshop facilitator at HR industry events around the globe and virtually and has contributed to workforce learning blogs and managed jointly a learning industry awards program.

Janet also has over ten years’ experience as an HR practitioner in the learning and development profession. In her role as a practitioner at an insurance company, she focused on instructional design, implementing competency-based technical training programs, curriculum development, and selection and implementation of eLearning authoring tools, virtual classroom tools, learning and talent management systems, and content management systems. In a subsequent practitioner role, she led the creation of a B2C online Academy for a community-based services company for the global learning technologies industry.