2025 HR Unboxed Lunch Box Series: Spellbinding Strategies: Creating HR Magic

Jill Schiefelbein Related Seminars and Products

Dr. Jill Schiefelbein helps businesses humanize automation.

Thriving at the intersections of communication, education, and technology, Dr. Jill is an international keynote speaker, trainer, and consultant working with companies from small brick-and-mortar storefronts to Fortune 500 organizations.

University faculty-turned-entrepreneur, she’s an award-winning business owner, author, and recovering academic. She taught business communication at Arizona State University for 11 years, analyzed terrorist documents to provide counter-terrorism messaging strategies to the military, and was a pioneer in the digital education space.

Now, Dr. Jill is a leading researcher and consultant in the space of synthetic media, particularly around using hyper-realistic avatars to communicate. She serves as an adjunct professor in the doctoral program at the Muma College of Business at the University of South Florida, teaching business analytics, generative AI strategy, and examining the future of business communication.

She's the Chief Experience Officer and Partner at Render, a start-up specializing in creating digital likeness solutions and providing integrated generative AI services. And the host of the Humanize Automation podcast.

The author of four books, her latest, Effective Business Communication For Dummies, was released through Wiley in fall 2024.

Jessica Vieira Related Seminars and Products

BPN, Inc.

Jessica Vieira has over 20 years of experience in the field of education/continuing education, with a true passion for learning. Jessica is a graduate of Baylor University and began her career in elementary education, but quickly took on leadership and training positions within the district. Jessica then transitioned to a supervisory/training role with Southwest Airlines as a Senior Writer out of Southwest's headquarters in Dallas, TX. Jessica joined Business Professionals' Network Inc. (BPN), HR Education Network's parent company full time in 2013 and has been working to support professionals across the country in growing their careers through Continuing Education programs and courses. Jessica is a certified PHR, and has served as virtual host and speaker for the past two years for the HR Unboxed Virtual Conference.

Terri Zaugg Varnell Related Seminars and Products

HRCP

Terri Z Varnell, SPHR is the Chief Operating Officer for Human Resource Certification Preparation (HRCP). Over the past 20+ years she has overseen the business operations of this small company and has worked diligently to help over 100,000 HR professionals all across the globe successfully prepare for their HR certification exams. In order to help her customers, Terri recertifies on a regular basis by retaking the certification exams. Terri is excited about HRCP’s new micro-credentials and digital badging program, which help HR Professionals gain the knowledge and skills needed in this ever-changing workplace. Terri enjoys cycling, traveling, and gardening.

Jennifer Throckmorton Related Seminars and Products

HRCP

Jennifer Throckmorton is the Director of Business Development and a founding
member of Human Resource Certification Preparation (HRCP). With over 30 years
of experience, she has played a role in many facets of the organization—but her true
passion lies in helping thousands of HR professionals prepare for their HR certification
exams.

Jen has collaborated with hundreds of educational institutions and organizations
nationwide to develop and enhance their HR programs using HRCP materials as core
curriculum. She’s particularly enthusiastic about micro-credentials and Micro HR digital
badges and often speaks about the credibility and visibility they bring—especially on
platforms like LinkedIn.

Outside of work, Jen enjoys relaxing in her backyard and indulging in fresh produce
from her garden. She’s less fond of the weeding, though—it’s an ongoing struggle.

Michael J. Mirarchi Related Seminars and Products

Michael J. Mirarchi is recognized as a leading expert in employment-related lawsuit prevention. As an Employee Relations Counselor, he is dedicated to helping employers stay litigation-free.

Drawing from over 35 years of experience as an employer defense attorney and as a HR Vice President, he developed “Reset the Clock - Practical Employee Relations for Leaders.” He has presented it over 1,350 times to more than 34,500 leaders at employers across North America.

Mr. Mirarchi believes that most leaders exercise their abilities with fairness, integrity, and professionalism. Nevertheless, there are plenty of opportunities to run into potential liability situations. In these situations, leaders who know what to do and how to do it have a tremendous advantage over those who don’t, in avoiding lawsuits.

He has presented the HR Professional version of this program for SHRM Chapters across the country, biannually for DallasHR.

In 2013, Mike was recognized as the first inductee into the HRSouthwest Conference Speaker Hall of Fame. Over the last 30 years, he has consistently been one of the highest-rated speakers, excelling in content, professionalism, and delivery.

Mike received the 2024 DallasHR Lifetime Achievement Award for dedicating his career to advancing the HR profession and making a lasting impact on Dallas HR. He is an educator and a trusted advisor to the entire DallasHR community.

In conjunction with industry and professional associations, he has conducted live TV broadcasts, webinars, and on-line programs, in addition to presenting at regional and national conferences. Mr. Mirarchi has a B.S. in Business Administration and a Law Degree from Seton Hall University.

Dustin Paschal JD Related Seminars and Products

Founding Member

Simon | Paschal PLLC

As a founding member of Simon | Paschal PLLC, a boutique employment law firm in Frisco, Texas, Dustin maintains an active employment law practice.  If it’s an HR related issue, Dustin likely handles it for his clients.  Dustin currently serves as the Texas SHRM State Director and is a former President of DallasHR and former Chair of DallasHR’s Board of Trustees.  He also previously served as a Texas SHRM District Director and Legal & Legislative Director.  Dustin is passionate about education and regularly travels the state speaking on HR topics to various organizations.  Dustin likes HR so much, he married an HR professional!  When Dustin isn’t working, he is trying to keep up with an active six year old son or planning his next trip.  If Dustin wasn’t a lawyer, he’d probably own a bar and restaurant in Colorado and spend his off days snow skiing!

Steve Cadigan Related Seminars and Products

Founder

Cadigan Talent Ventures

Steve Cadigan is a globally recognized talent strategist, board member, and thought leader in the future of work. As the founder of Cadigan Talent Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based consultancy, Steve provides invaluable counsel to a diverse array of innovative organizations, including tech giants, sports clubs, and financial institutions.

Professional Experience

Steve's expertise stems from over 25 years as an HR executive across various industries. His career culminated in his role as the inaugural Chief Human Resources Officer at LinkedIn from 2009 to 2012, where he guided the company through its IPO and laid the foundation for its current success.

Advisory and Board Roles

• Serves on the Board of Directors for three companies
• Advises several progressive organizations
• Collaborates with leading venture capital and consulting firms

Thought Leadership

Steve is a frequent speaker at international conferences and a guest lecturer at prestigious universities. His work has been recognized by:

• Stanford University, which developed a graduate-level course based on his cultural innovations at LinkedIn
• Major media outlets, including regular appearances on Bloomberg West, CBS, and CNBC

Recent Achievements

• Published "Workquake: Embracing the Aftershocks of COVID-19 to Create a Better Model of Working" in August 2021, which became a #1 Amazon Hot New Release
• Delivered commencement speeches at the University of San Francisco and Stanford University in 2021

Global Perspective

Having lived and worked in Singapore, Canada, and the United States, Steve brings a unique, global viewpoint to talent strategy. His experience in interviewing, hiring, coaching, and mentoring thousands of professionals across various industries and geographies sets him apart in discussions about the future of work.

Personal Life

Steve resides in California with his family, including four sons and two stepdaughters. When not engaged in professional activities, he enjoys coaching basketball, playing tennis, body surfing, and supporting his children's endeavors.

Education

• BA in History from Wesleyan University
• Master's Degree in HR & Organization Development from the University of San Francisco

Steve Cadigan continues to be at the forefront of shaping the future of work, leveraging his extensive experience and insights to help leaders and organizations build compelling talent strategies for the evolving workplace landscape.