Disrupt HR - Benefit for Computers4Kids

Since 2012, the DisruptHR franchise has promoted creative, thought-provoking talent-related speaking events around the world. To date, more than 150 cities worldwide have organized locally inspired events under the DisruptHR monaker. In 2018, a group of Charlottesville business, education, and nonprofit leaders brought DisruptHR to our community for the first time. Here is a link to the talks that were presented that night.

On May 21st at the Jefferson Theater, fourteen Charlottesville area leaders will each present a talk that challenges our conceptions of work and talent. The talented Denise Stewart will be our emcee once more.

Our goal this year (as last) is to support Computers4Kids in their mission to inspire low income youth in the Charlottesville area to pursue careers in science, technology, mathematics and the arts.

Beginning at 5:00 p.m., we will host a business networking event with light appetizers and drinks. Presentations will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude by 7:30 p.m., at which point we will adjourn to a post-event speaker meet and greet.

We look forward to seeing you there! Our confirmed speakers are:

• Denise Stewart (Emcee)

• Tamara Wilkerson Dias, Executive Director, African American Teaching Fellows, Setting Boundaries

• Craig Honick, Managing Partner, Metro Tribal, The High Art of Knowing Nothing: How to Learn More than You Thought Possible

• Rachel Bagby, Facilitator and Leadership Consultant, We Differ Well

• Rob Masri, CEO, SportLife, Introducing Your Future Customer: Customer 2.0

• Dayna Matthew, Distinguished Professor of Law, The University of Virginia School of Law, Putting the "Public" Back Into "Public University”

• Michael Latsko, Senior Director, HR Strategic Initiatives, University of Virginia, HR Disrupted: Using Technology for HR Service Insights

• Amanda Norris Ames, Attorney, Womble Bond Dickinson, End Maternity Leave: What You Can Do to Combat the Motherhood Penalty

• Hope Rana, Director of Recruitment and Development, Northwestern Mutual, Interviewing Your Interviewer

• PJ Harris, Chief Sales Officer, Totem Systems, Inc., Left Brain, Right Brain: Leveraging the Science of Data Analytics to Inform the Art of Compelling Storytelling

• Renee Branson, Founder, RB Consulting, Balance is Bullsh*t!

• Ethan Long, President, Virginia Institute of Autism, Neurodiversity: A Business and Community Opportunity

• Heather Hightower, Founder, Center for Vocal Study, The Future of Democracy Depends on Art

• Roshni Raveendhram, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Darden School of Business, Technology, Behavior Tracking, and the Future of Work

Our program will also include a very special appearance by Justin Jackson, a 9th grader at Charlottesville High School and one of C4K's talented mentees! Justin will be speaking about his idea for "Personalized Pathways to High School Graduation."