Advancing HR Modernization: Strategies for a Mission-Ready Workforce

Join Guidehouse for a focused discussion with public sector leaders on the evolving landscape of Human Resources IT modernization and workforce technology. This session will examine how public sector organizations can use cloud‑based platforms to streamline operations, strengthen employee experience, and advance data‑driven decision-making. Participants will gain perspectives on leading modernization practices, strategic considerations, and emerging tools that support mission readiness and organizational agility in the public sector environment. 

Attendees will also hear from public sector organizations that have implemented HRIS solutions. Speakers will share challenges encountered during modernization efforts, lessons learned, and actions that contributed to successful adoption and measurable outcomes. This conversation will offer practical insights for agencies working to modernize HR systems while supporting critical mission objectives.

Join us for light refreshments and peer-driven conversation on how agencies are modernizing HR systems while advancing critical mission objectives.

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Event agenda

7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Networking Session

8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Welcome Remarks

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Modernizing Federal HR Shared Services

Speakers:

• Anita Adkins, President & Chief Operating Officer, HR Deliverables, LLC, Former USDA CHCO and Director for National Finance Center
• Steve Krauss, Principal, SLK Executive Advisory, LLC, Former OPM Director for HR Quality Services Management Office (HR QSMO) and HR Line of Business (HRLOB)

Moderator: Mary Davie, President, Mary Davie Consulting, LLC, Former GSA Director for PMO HR Shared Services

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. The Future of HR Software as a Service (SaaS)

Speakers:

• Kalaida Holmes, Senior Principal Customer Experience Product Manager, Workday
• Shane Gallagher, Autonomous Employee Experience Senior Solution Consultant, ServiceNow

Moderator: Winta Tewolde, Partner, Guidehouse

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Public Sector HRIT Innovation: Real-World Results

Speakers:

• Tonya Brinkley, Director, Guidehouse, Former Deputy Director, City of Baltimore Department of Human Resources
• Janice Lee, ServiceNow Product Owner, Department of Justice (DOJ)
• Andrew Goldsmith, Acting Deputy Assistant Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Human Resources Management (HRM)

Moderator: Ashley Mattison, Partner, Guidehouse