Michelle Johnson is the Senior Director of Total Rewards and HR Operations at MAG Aerospace, managing all operational aspects of the employee lifecycle, while overseeing the continued compliance and strategic HR support of the organization. With over 14 years of Total Rewards experience in the Government Contractor space, Michelle is regularly in talks with company stakeholders to ensure that Human Resources initiatives and programs are aligned with the strategic direction of the organization. Michelle earned her Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation in 2023.
At MAG, Michelle is responsible for leading the design and implementation of innovative and scalable Total Rewards and Benefit Programs that enable the attraction and retention of top talent while continuously assessing and enhancing current Benefits, HR programs, policies, and procedures to ensure the company remains market-competitive, cost-effective, and internally equitable.
Michelle is a firm believer in treating all employees as her clients, ensuring that they are individually and directly assisted through every aspect of their career at MAG. She has been known to say that without the people, there is no organization, and looks forward to collaborating with other peers in the industry on how to best serve an employee base.
Natalya helps employers, captives, payors, and stop loss carriers to manage health risks, improve cancer outcomes, and reduce wasteful medical spend. She also advises on topics such as precision medicine adoption and case management approaches. Previously a management consultant at McKinsey & Company, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from New York University and a PhD in Biochemistry from Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences.
Lindsey Garito is an award-winning human resources executive with two decades of experience transforming organizations through strategic and innovative people & culture practices. From talent acquisition to HR technology to total rewards, Lindsey has experience in various domains of human resources across diverse industries such as consumer services, hospitality, and healthcare in both private and nonprofit sectors. Lindsey’s passion lies in empowering people to cultivate workplaces and careers that are totally rewarding.
Lindsey earned her BBA and MBA from Pace University. She holds SHRM-SCP and SPHR certifications. Lindsey is the proud recipient of the 2024 SHRM NYS HR Professional of the Year award and 2023 Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship Award. Her team’s work also won two Workday Healthcare Innovation Awards in 2020 and 2021.
Beyond her corporate achievements, Lindsey is deeply invested in the HR community and being of service, one of her personal core values. She serves as President-Elect for Westchester Human Resources Management Association and serves on the board of directors for Greater Mental Health of New York. Passionate about mentorship and paving the way for the next generation, Lindsey volunteers as a career mentor with several local and national organizations.
Lindsey regularly shares her insights and experiences as a speaker, podcast host, features in various publications and media, and as a member of the Forbes Human Resources Council. Lindsey hosts the CEO of Your Career podcast and supports individuals on their professional journey as a career and executive coach.
I’ve worked for Fortune 500 Companies such as Infosys in Atlanta, GA from 2009 – 2016 where I assisted in the training and opening of new call centers to support the growth of the Life and Annuity Clients, like TIAA and State Farm. I assisted in the administration of high-level client policies. I soon realized that I wanted to go a different path and began working closely with the Human Resource Department at Infosys, leading Diversity and Inclusion, Customer Service, New Hire Orientation, and various Compliance Trainings to employees in the U.S. and India. I returned home to Indianapolis, Indiana in 2016 and started working for Delaware Life. There I assisted in training New Hires on the products offered by the company and worked in their Service Improvement Department. The desire to further my knowledge in Human Resources led me to the Service Engineering role at Kronos, now UKG in 2019. I assisted various clients of different employee sizes with their HRIS system and trained clients on how to use the system to fit their company needs.
I received my certification in LOMA, Benefits, and continuing to obtain my CEBS. I attended Dillard University in New Orleans, LA. I enjoy spending time with my family, watching football, cooking, and giving back to the community.
MD, FACP, FOMA, DABOM
Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA, DABOM, is the cofounder and chief medical officer of Knownwell, a comprehensive, longitudinal, virtual, and in-person care clinic for patients with overweight and obesity focusing on the management of the chronic disease of obesity across the patient’s lifespan (age 13 years and up). Knownwell combines primary care and obesity medicine in one clinic ecosystem to offer holistic care for people with obesity. Dr. Fitch earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, and completed a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. She is board certified in internal medicine, obesity medicine, and pediatrics.
Previously, Dr. Fitch was the codirector of the Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center, Boston, Massachusetts, and an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, Boston.
Dr. Fitch is a key opinion leader in the field of obesity medicine and a recognized international expert in the treatment of patients with obesity. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a Fellow of the Obesity Medicine Association, and a member of the American Medical Association. Dr. Fitch is also the current president of the Obesity Medicine Association. She has presented at industry conferences, including the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology, and The Obesity Society’s ObesityWeek. Dr. Fitch has led a variety of community education initiatives focused on weight and wellness. She has also served as a speaker for a variety of podcasts on obesity and for regional, national, and international webinars, including several hosted by the Obesity Medicine Association. Dr. Fitch is the author of healthcare guidelines on the prevention and management of obesity in children and adolescents. Her research has been published in relevant journals, including Obesity Pillars, Current Obesity Reports, JAMA Pediatrics, and Obesity.
Adele Feng is the Director of Clinical Operations at Found Health, where she leads the people, processes, and performance of frontline clinical teams delivering safe, effective, and high-quality weight care. A residency-trained pharmacist with 13 years of experience, Adele has built and led interdisciplinary teams across digital health startups in kidney care, dementia care, and chronic condition management. Her career spans direct patient care, clinical operations, and medical content — all anchored in her passion for improving patient outcomes.
Chris Ellis is the Co-founder and CEO of Thatch, a company redefining how modern businesses offer health benefits. With a deep passion for innovation in the healthcare and benefits space, Chris has been at the forefront of making Individual Coverage HRAs (ICHRA) more accessible, efficient, and scalable for employers and brokers alike.
Before founding Thatch, Chris held roles at some of the most disruptive Biotechnology companies, where he honed his expertise in research, go-to-market strategy, and scaling high-growth businesses. Under his leadership, Thatch has secured backing from top investors like a16z, Index Ventures, Google Ventures, and General Catalyst, further cementing its role as a leader in the evolving benefits landscape.
Chris is a sought-after thought leader on the future of health benefits, employer-sponsored coverage, and the intersection of technology and insurance. He is passionate about empowering employers/brokers with the tools and insights they need to navigate the changing landscape of healthcare and benefits administration.
Tiffany Dennis is a passionate advocate for workplace well-being with a long-standing background in the insurance and employee benefits space. Drawing from years of industry experience, she brings a thoughtful, strategic lens to wellness programming that supports the whole employee mind, body, and beyond.
In her current role as a senior wellness leader, Tiffany develops and leads initiatives that foster connection, resilience, and a culture of care. Her work has contributed to meaningful recognition for her organization and continues to elevate the role of wellness in the employee experience.
Certified in both wellness and resilience facilitation, Tiffany blends evidence-based practices with heart-centered leadership. She is also a member of the California Leadership program where she continues to grow her impact and amplify the role of equity and inclusion in well-being. With a deep belief in the power of community, Tiffany is committed to creating spaces both in and outside of work where people can thrive.
Bill spent 30 years at growth-oriented healthcare companies as a controller, chief financial officer and president. He spent 10 years at New Life Treatment Centers as controller and CFO and ultimately President; 10 years at HealthSmart as CFO and President; and nine years at Sonrava Health as CFO.
In these roles, Bill led multiple acquisitions ranging in size from a few hundred thousand dollars in revenue to hundreds of millions. Bill led sourcing, due diligence, financing and financial integration for these transactions. He also managed financing and refinancing to better meet the capital needs of these companies as they expanded patient services.
Bill began his career at KPMG in the Chicago office as a healthcare and insurance auditor and learned about industry across a wide variety of clients.
Gwenevere Crary is a future-forward HR executive, founder, & award-winning strategist (NHRA Executive of the Year Award, 2020) with over two decades of experience transforming People Operations into a driver of growth, scale, & enterprise value. She’s led across startups, mid-market, & Fortune 500 firms, bringing deep expertise in hypergrowth, organizational transformation, & AI enablement.
Most recently, Gwenevere served as Chief People & Infrastructure Officer at LILT, a VC-backed AI SaaS & Services company. She architected a fully scalable operational foundation across HR, TA, IT, Payroll, & Facilities, achieving 50% reduction in departmental spend, +13-point increase in quality of hire, & drove cross-functional adoption of AI platforms & workflows. Her AI strategy encompassed department & companywide implementation of tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Notion AI, Zapier, Workato, & REKAP, redefining how teams approached learning, onboarding, performance, & change management.
A recognized thought leader in AI for HR, Gwenevere has integrated intelligent agents and automation into core HR functions—streamlining help desks, compensation, career paths, and employee communications. Her work reduced overhead, improved compliance, enhanced employee experience, and enabled real-time, data-driven decisions.
As founder of Guide to HR, launched in 2021, Gwenevere delivers full-spectrum HR strategy through an AI-enabled lens. She advises high-growth companies, non-profits, & scaling startups on building resilient people infrastructures with modern tech stacks. In 2024, Guide to HR was recognized as a “Top HR Strategy Services Partner” by Manage HR Magazine for its cutting-edge work in enabling clients to future-proof their people function through intelligent systems, tech integrations, & change leadership.
Gwenevere holds SPHR & SHRM-SCP professional certifications, a Master’s in Human Resources Management from Chapman University, & dual B.S. degrees in Actuarial Mathematics & Management Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Gwenevere challenges outdated playbooks, blending strategic vision with operational precision to help organizations scale smart. She designs compliant, cost-effective systems that are dynamic, inclusive, and human-centered—reflecting a bold, tech-savvy, and people-first approach to modern HR leadership.