Events

February 2025 Luncheon - In Person Only

"Psychological Safety in the Workplace," presented by Dr. Misty Resendz Woods.

Schedule:

11:15 to 11:30am – in person registration

11:30am – 12noon – in person lunch

12:00 – Speaker presentation

Session Description: This interactive session will explore psychological safety as a vital element of workplace well-being. Participants will learn how psychological safety influences employee engagement, creativity, and mental health. Through clear insights and practical strategies, attendees will leave equipped to foster an environment where individuals feel safe to speak up, take risks, and bring their authentic selves to work. The session will emphasize actionable takeaways for leaders and team members alike.


Speaker Bio:Misty has over 15 years of professional experience in human resources, business administration and leadership methodologies. She has practiced in for-profit and nonprofit arenas holding both clinical and management roles, allowing her to utilize her expertise coaching and mentoring leaders to increase organizational performance. Her experience enables her to strongly grasp the interworking of people and the organization to positively affect talent acquisition, cultural diversity and inclusion, organizational change, and leadership development. Misty earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University. She earned a master’s degree in Management and a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University. She is an Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Certified Administrator and an Organizational Culture Inventory (OCI) Certified Administrator. Misty is an Associate Professor with the Forbes School of Business and Technology, and a member of SHRM, the International Leadership Association, and the Women’s Leadership Affinity Group.

Credits: This program is being submitted for approval of recertification credits by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and for SHRM Professional Development Credit (PDC).

Note:

By registering for this event, I authorize and permit MVHRA to use, reproduce, and/or publish photographs that may include me, with or without identification. I understand and agree that photos with me in them may be used in various media without compensation to me. I waive any damages or claims and release MVHRA from any and all liability arising from its use of photos of me.

April 2025 Luncheon - In Person Only

"Transform your desk drawer full of good intentions and unlocked potential into actions and good habits," presented by Jim Diebold.

Schedule:

11:15 to 11:30am – in person registration

11:30am – 12noon – in person lunch

12:00 – Speaker presentation

Session Description: Jim Diebold has a diverse work experience in various roles and positions. Jim currently works for FocalPoint as a Certified Business Coach & Trainer since February 2020. Prior to that, he worked as the Regional Vice President Midwest at National Energy Control and in this role, he engaged with Plant Managers, CFOs, and Owners to identify energy efficiency opportunities and provided audits with recommendations. Jim has a passion for helping business leaders step back and gain perspective on their business and their people. Jim spent 15 years in Corporate America coaching and training teams. Those efforts created an opportunity for him to transition into an employer, training and leading a team consisting of 13 team members. With a desire to help people overcome challenges, Jim decided to take his 20+ years of corporate and business ownership knowledge and become a business coach. Between Jim’s personality and background paired with the proven systems of FocalPoint Business Coaching, Jim is helping business leaders realize their goals faster than they ever thought possible.


Speaker Bio:Julie utilizes her 30+ years of experience to empower professionals to get even more out of successful careers and create their best “career lives.” Julie understands the business imperatives and the psychological factors that play into shifts in the career landscape. She’s worked with corporate executives, professional athletes, and everyone in between. Julie is a sought out major media expert, workshop host, and keynote speaker. Julie has been featured by more than 100 media outlets including CNBC, MONEY Magazine and weekly segments with Scripps. She is the author of Stop Peeing on Your Shoes: Avoiding the 7 Mistakes that Screw Up Your Job Search.

Credits: This program is being submitted for approval of recertification credits by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and for SHRM Professional Development Credit (PDC).

Note:

By registering for this event, I authorize and permit MVHRA to use, reproduce, and/or publish photographs that may include me, with or without identification. I understand and agree that photos with me in them may be used in various media without compensation to me. I waive any damages or claims and release MVHRA from any and all liability arising from its use of photos of me.

May 2025 Luncheon - In Person Only

"Career Happiness – Define it, Get it, Own it!," presented by Julie Bauke.

Schedule:

11:15 to 11:30am – in person registration

11:30am – 12noon – in person lunch

12:00 – Speaker presentation

Session Description: Career Happiness is core to living the life you want! But what is it, exactly? In this presentation you will learn the 7 Steps to Intentional Career Management so that you can find YOUR Career Happiness in every chapter of your life! Julie will help us understand the importance of being satisfied and engaged in your job/career as a part of having the life you want, define Career Happiness for YOU, and learn the seven steps/framework that leads to focused and strategic career management.


Speaker Bio:Julie utilizes her 30+ years of experience to empower professionals to get even more out of successful careers and create their best “career lives.” Julie understands the business imperatives and the psychological factors that play into shifts in the career landscape. She’s worked with corporate executives, professional athletes, and everyone in between. Julie is a sought out major media expert, workshop host, and keynote speaker. Julie has been featured by more than 100 media outlets including CNBC, MONEY Magazine and weekly segments with Scripps. She is the author of Stop Peeing on Your Shoes: Avoiding the 7 Mistakes that Screw Up Your Job Search.

Credits: This program is being submitted for approval of recertification credits by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and for SHRM Professional Development Credit (PDC).

Note:

By registering for this event, I authorize and permit MVHRA to use, reproduce, and/or publish photographs that may include me, with or without identification. I understand and agree that photos with me in them may be used in various media without compensation to me. I waive any damages or claims and release MVHRA from any and all liability arising from its use of photos of me.

June 2025 Luncheon - In Person Only

"Government Affairs Update," Presented by Ben Watson

Schedule:

11:15 to 11:30am – in person registration

11:30am – 12noon – in person lunch

12:00 – Speaker presentation

Session Description: Ben will provide an update on recent changes, developments, and trends in employment law and regulations that impact HR practices within an organization to include legislative changes, discrimination and harassment prevention, wage and hour laws, employee benefits and leave policies, and much more.

Speaker Bio: Ben is an accomplished attorney and business partner with extensive experience managing a broad spectrum of legal affairs and is Associate Vice President and Assistant General Counsel for Keplr Vision. Skilled in labor and employment law, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of complex as well as routine contracts and agreements, providing practical and understandable legal advice to non-lawyers, addressing complex legal issues with senior executives, and synthesizing various areas of the law while ensuring that all bases are covered.

Credits: This program is being submitted for approval of recertification credits by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and for SHRM Professional Development Credit (PDC).

Note:

By registering for this event, I authorize and permit MVHRA to use, reproduce, and/or publish photographs that may include me, with or without identification. I understand and agree that photos with me in them may be used in various media without compensation to me. I waive any damages or claims and release MVHRA from any and all liability arising from its use of photos of me.

November 2025 Luncheon - In Person Only

"HR Legal Update," presented by Matthew Bakota, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP.

Schedule:

11:15 to 11:30am – in person registration

11:30am – 12noon – in person lunch

12:00 – Speaker presentation

Session Description: Matthew will provide MVHRA’s annual fall HR legal update.


Speaker Bio:Matthew is a partner at Dinsmore and practices in the areas of litigation and labor and employment law. He is entering his 20th year of practice and has been certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a specialist in labor and employment law. Matthew provides counsel and advice to employers throughout Ohio on day-to-day employment decisions and on matters related to employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and protection of trade secrets. He also defends employers against administrative agency charges and employment-related lawsuits in state and federal court, and represents employers seeking court enforcement of noncompete agreements against former employees engaging in unfair competition.

Credits: This program is being submitted for approval of recertification credits by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and for SHRM Professional Development Credit (PDC).

Note:

By registering for this event, I authorize and permit MVHRA to use, reproduce, and/or publish photographs that may include me, with or without identification. I understand and agree that photos with me in them may be used in various media without compensation to me. I waive any damages or claims and release MVHRA from any and all liability arising from its use of photos of me.