Rewards NW

Cheryl Cybulski | Senior Manager, Human Capital Workforce Transformation, Deloitte Consulting, LLP; President of Northwest Compensation and Rewards Forum
Cheryl is a Certified Compensation Professional with 15+ years of experience in the analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of strategic compensation and job architecture programs. Specializing in leading total rewards transformations in broad-based and executive compensation strategies, salary structure and incentive plan designs, pay equity, job evaluation and documentation, market data analytics, employee recognition and performance management programs, with a strong focus on the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications industry.

Hannah M. Austin | CEO, SheShatters LLC
Hannah Austin, bestselling author and mental health speaker, leverages over two decades in healthcare to advocate for workplace well-being. After a distinguished executive career in healthcare, she founded SheShatters in 2021 to challenge corporate hustle culture and promote balance for employees and managers. Her expertise has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox News, establishing her as a leading voice in organizational wellness

Porter Knight | Owner, Porter Knight, LLC
Since 1996, Porter Knight has transformed lives by teaching how to apply brain-based strategies to maximize focus, performance, and happiness. Her simple systems and frameworks help professionals get more done with less stress, feel lighter during the day, and rest with satisfaction at night. Author of Organized to Last: 5 Simple Steps to Staying Organized (2005) and the upcoming book Stop Managing Your Time (2026), Porter is a sought-after keynote speaker and consultant. She has presented to over 800 audiences and has consulted with professionals at over 250 organizations. Porter was among the first in the nation to earn the credential of Certified Professional Organizer® and has been one of the most popular presenters at National Association of Professional Organizers conferences, where she has twice been nominated for the prestigious Founders Award. An avid hiker, equestrian, and community leader, Porter lives in Bristol, Vermont.

Amy Beacom, EdD | Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Center for Parental Leave Leadership
Dr. Amy Beacom is the founder and CEO of the Center for Parental Leave Leadership and creator of parental leave coaching and consulting as a field of practice. She developed the evidence-based RETAIN Parental Leave Coaching™ methodology and launched the first comprehensive U.S. parental leave coaching program with Microsoft in 2014. Drawing on 35+ years in leadership development and her own experience navigating severe postpartum mental health challenges, Dr. Beacom has dedicated her career to ensuring no parent faces the parental leave transition alone. She holds a doctorate from Columbia University and authored The Parental Leave Playbook (Wiley, 2021). Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Working Mother.

Josh Levine | Author, Educator, and Advocate for a Better Work Future
Josh Levine is a work futurist, author, and educator recognized as one of North America’s leading voices on organizational culture. He has spent nearly two decades helping leaders design cultures that drive engagement, retention, and performance. His clients include global technology firms, nonprofits, and Fortune 500 corporations navigating growth, transformation, and IPO preparation. Josh integrates design thinking and business strategy to develop frameworks that align people and purpose. Levine is the author of Great Mondays: How to Design a Company Culture Employees Love, which BookAuthority listed as one of the best culture books of all time. He has written for Forbes and Fast Company and appeared on APM’s Marketplace.

Serilda Summers-McGee | Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Workplace Change
Serilda is deeply committed to building healthy business ecosystems where employees feel positive about their workplaces and organizations thrive. She is an experienced Human Resources executive, founder and CEO of Workplace Change, and author of Change the Workgame: Building and Sustaining a Diverse Workforce. Workplace Change is a full-service HR consultancy specializing in recruitment, talent management, labor relations, leadership development, and organizational culture. An innovator in Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Serilda is known for identifying challenges and opportunities while empowering leaders and embedding DEI into HR functions. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, workshop presenter, and panel moderator, recognized as an engaging and dynamic orator.