Bio

Angela Heyroth has over 20 years of experience in talent management as an HR executive at several Fortune 500 corporations. Her background includes success designing and implementing strategies for attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining top talent, as well as creating a positive and productive employee experience. Angela is currently an external consultant, coming alongside HR and talent leaders to advise on and shape their talent strategy and talent programs to align with their vision and values.

In her teaching on topics such as performance management, employee engagement, organizational culture, and leadership, she aims to help her students understand the value of talent management for organizational success and apply the best practices in their own careers.

Education

Angela holds an MBA from the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business, a B.S. in HR Management from Colorado State University, and several industry certifications.

Bio

Katie Kamachi is a distinguished professional known for her multifaceted proficiency spanning education, research, strategy and relationship management. With a stellar background in academia, her expertise extends to leveraging educational principles to drive strategic initiatives, fortify relationships and fuel innovative research endeavors within the corporate landscape. Her career hallmark includes pioneering cutting-edge training initiatives within the industry, leveraging advanced academic concepts to inspire and empower corporate teams towards exceptional achievements while strategically managing relationships for optimal organizational growth.

Education

Katie earned a Ph.D. in Global Leadership & Change from Pepperdine University, an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Concordia University and a BS in Biology-Zoology from Southern Utah University.

Bio

Amanda Kite is a world-class organizational development expert, career coach and DEI advocate. With more than 23 years of corporate experience, she can provide key insights from real-world scenarios in sales, business operations and human resources. She will be able to drive deeper conversations around change & project management, strategic thinking and organizational development by having led significant change initiatives in small, large, and complex, global businesses. This includes examples surrounding people development, talent processes, organizational effectiveness, performance management, mergers & acquisitions and DEI initiatives.

Education

Amanda earned a B.A. in Business from Sam Houston State University, and an M.S. in Human Resources Development from the University of Houston.

Bio

Mark Cicotello is an experienced human resources professional and an adjunct instructor in the University of Denver’s graduate programs, where he teaches courses in finance and compensation. His work focuses on total rewards, executive compensation, organizational performance, and the strategic alignment of human resources within complex business environments. In addition to his academic role, Mark serves as a consultant and advisor with the New Zealand Trade & Enterprise Beachheads Program. He provides strategic human resources and legal guidance to New Zealand companies seeking to establish or expand their operations in the United States.

Professional Background

Mark previously held senior HR leadership positions across several industries. His past roles include Vice President of Human Resources at Heska Corporation, HR Director of International Operations at Monsanto/Searle, and multiple HR leadership positions at Hewlett-Packard/Digital Equipment Corporation. He also served as an HR consultant with Employers Council, advising public and private employers on HR strategy, compensation, performance management, international HR, and ethics.

Education

Mark holds an MBA from the University of Colorado, and a B.A. in Psychology from Slippery Rock University. He also is a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)and a Certified Executive Compensation Professional (CECP).