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Agenda
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Session 2: August 5th - 08/05/2025 |
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11:00 am - 11:20 am | Chairperson's WelcomeKevin Finke, Founder | Experience Willow Welcome to Day 2 of our Modern Employer Branding virtual conference! | |||
11:20 am - 11:45 am | On Brand: The Importance of Internal BrandingKerrya Allen, Executive Communications & Learning Operations | SiriusXM A strong internal brand isn’t just about messaging—it’s the foundation for alignment, engagement, and a thriving workplace culture. This case study explores how internal branding connects purpose, people, and performance, turning employees into authentic brand ambassadors. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, you’ll learn:
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11:45 am - 12:10 pm | Bringing Your Culture to Life: Defining and Delivering Your EVP Through Talent StrategyNichole Oocumma, VP Chief Learning & Culture Officer | The Metro Health System v Metro Health How do you take an aspirational culture and make it real for employees at every stage of the talent journey? In this case study, learn how one organization translated its ideal culture into a working Employee Value Proposition—and then activated it across performance competencies, leadership development, and recruitment strategies. Key Takeaways:
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12:10 pm - 12:35 pm | The New York Fed’s Employer of Choice Framework: A Case Study in Research & Co-CreationJenna Filipkowski, Head of Learning & Development | Federal Reserve Bank of New York Kelly DiCicco, Marketing & Communications Specialist | Federal Reserve Bank of New York Think you don’t have what it takes to develop your own employee value proposition (EVP)? Think again. In this 25-minute presentation, you’ll learn how a cross-functional team from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York refreshed their EVP—which they call their Employer of Choice framework—by conducting extensive research and executing co-creation sessions with their senior leadership team. You’ll leave with:
This case study will offer valuable lessons for HR, talent, and communication professionals looking to enhance their employer branding efforts through a collaborative, data-driven approach. | |||
12:35 pm - 1:15 pm | Panel: DEI Isn’t Dead: Evolving Inclusive Employer Brands in a Time of PushbackRabea Tamm, Senior Director Inclusion & Community | Wiley Nichole Oocumma, VP Chief Learning & Culture Officer | The Metro Health System v Metro Health Allison Lyons, Vice President Human Resources | Frontier Internet Linda Robertson, Senior Director, Talent & People Analytics | Breakthru Beverage Group Moderator: Kevin Finke, Founder and Chief Experience Officer | Experience Willow DEI is under fire—but inclusion is still essential. This conversation centers on how brands are continuing to champion inclusion in authentic and strategic ways—despite shifting public, political, or internal pressures. We’ll unpack what inclusion means today, how it intersects with culture, talent attraction, and retention, and how to future-proof messaging that resonates across audiences. | |||
1:15 pm - 1:30 pm | Q&A and Biggest Take-Aways! |
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What People are Saying
“It was terrific!”

“Great discussion and the speakers were so informative! I really appreciated the insights they shared.”

“Loved the energy and knowledge the speakers brought.”

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