Derek Kerr
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Former Vice Chair and CFO, American Airlines
Derek Kerr has shaped a portfolio-driven next chapter that blends board leadership, selective consulting, and personal priorities. He currently serves on the boards of Comerica, AECOM and StandardAero, while advising on targeted projects across the travel sector. With greater control over his schedule, Derek has prioritized family milestones, time at the lake, travel, golf, and continued engagement with the University of Michigan as a guest lecturer on crisis management and a judge of the school's Leadership Crisis Challenge.
Habib Quazi
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Former Director of Innovation & Transformation, ExxonMobil
Habib stepped away from a remarkable career at ExxonMobil to pursue a new season of purpose, clarity, and impact. Drawing on the perspective he gained summiting mountains like Everest Base Camp and Kilimanjaro, he embraced the idea that each ascent prepares you for the next. That mindset ultimately led him to All Sober, where he now serves as CEO, channeling his leadership toward helping millions navigate one of life’s toughest climbs.
John Bayne
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Former SVP & GM, Corning Incorporated
After retiring from Corning, John navigated the challenge of redefining his identity beyond work, seeking a balance that blends meaningful contribution with personal fulfillment. He now divides his time between advising a company in the lithium battery space, serving on a private company board, teaching at Cornell, and caring for his farm, horses, and dogs—activities guided by a simple filter: does it matter? By intentionally shaping a life that aligns with his values, he has found joy in work that inspires, time spent with loved ones, and the rhythms of life on the land.
Lisa Buckingham
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Former CHRO, US Soccer Federation
Lisa has stepped into a next season on the global stage as Chief Human Resources Officer of Vialto, where she is shaping a borderless, people-powered future of work. Having grown up in Germany and moved often throughout her career, she brings a lived understanding of global mobility that makes this role a deeply aligned next chapter. She also contributes her expertise across multiple corporate and nonprofit boards, guiding organizations in digital health, leadership innovation, and community impact.
Tony Castellanos
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Former Partner, KPMG
Now a venture capital partner, Tony Castellanos collaborates with mission-driven founders and helps guide portfolio companies through growth and transformation. He additionally serves as a trustee and Executive in Residence at Brooklyn College, mentoring the next generation of leaders. Personally, he’s relishing the freedom to fish and travel, including a family safari, and "doing what I want when I want to."
Dave Swiney
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Former Risk Management Principal, KPMG
Dave Swiney has traded boardroom meetings for burgers in retirement, channeling his leadership skills into expanding the successful restaurant group he co-founded with friends. Retirement has also brought treasured time with family, including frequent visits with his mother and moments watching his grandson, Sam, grow. Still guided by purpose, Dave remains active on KPMG’s Retired Partners Council and is exploring new ways to give back through philanthropy.
Vicki Escarra
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Former Chief Marketing Officer, Delta Airlines
After nearly 30 years with Delta Air Lines, Vicki Escarra became CEO of Feeding America and then Opportunity International, advancing global initiatives to combat hunger and poverty. Today, she shares her lessons learned with others as an Executive Coach with Boston Consulting Group and a board member for multiple not-for-profit organizations. Each new season has been driven by her blend of passion and purpose, leveraging her business expertise to drive lasting social good.
Rob Falzon
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Former Prudential Vice Chair & CFO
After a distinguished four-decade career, Rob Falzon transitioned from leading global financial strategy to advancing inclusive economic mobility. He founded BrightStreet, a not-for-profit dedicated to expanding access to microloans and entrepreneurial support for under-resourced small business owners in New Jersey. He also pairs his financial acumen with deep community commitment, serving on multiple boards and championing economic empowerment initiatives across Newark.
Vickie Zuffoletti
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Former Senior Human Resources Executive, GE
Vickie has turned the page to a life where lectures and cabarets take center stage, blending curiosity with creativity. She now performs and produces cabarets, mentors younger actors, and is immersing herself in graduate school classes in American Studies. Centered on health, self-discovery, and personal fulfillment, she has intentionally shaped a retirement that reflects her passions and values on her own terms.
Sam Fogleman
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Former Global Lead Partner, KPMG
When Sam Fogleman closed the chapter on his KPMG career, he began writing a new one—this time in verse, not spreadsheets nor PowerPoints. Grounded by his “touchstones” of joy, engagement, and meaning, he’s learning Italian, crafting poetry he hopes to soon publish, and mentoring students at Chico State. For Sam, fulfillment comes from embracing uncertainty and finding purpose beyond productivity.
Andrew Ross
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Former EVP, Strategy, New Business Development & Integration, The Estée Lauder Companies
Andrew Ross has crafted a next chapter defined by learning, kindness, and autonomy—his three guiding principles for life after corporate leadership. He now serves on private company boards and invests in emerging consumer and beauty brands as a venture and private equity advisor, channeling his strategic expertise into helping founders unlock growth. With greater control over his time, Andrew has discovered a new kind of richness rooted in wellness, family, and the freedom to pursue what truly matters.
Geri Thomas
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Former Chief Diversity Officer and Georgia State President, Bank of America
After 45 years with Bank of America, Geri Thomas has created a new chapter focused on balance, purpose, and connection. She founded GPT Consultants, serves as a MyNextSeason Advisor, and contributes her expertise to advancing education through board roles with Georgia State University’s business school and redefinED Atlanta. A devoted traveler and wellness advocate, Geri credits her commitment to health and fitness with enabling her to fully enjoy life’s adventures around the world.
Doug Parker
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Former Chairman and CEO, American Airlines
Doug Parker retired as CEO of American Airlines in 2023 and has since set his sights on creating meaningful change for the next generation of airline pilots. He and his wife, Gwen, founded Breaking Down Barriers, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to aviation careers for women and people of color by addressing awareness and affordability challenges in pilot training. Alongside his nonprofit work, Doug serves as a corporate board director and CEO advisor, anchoring his next season in a strong blend of purpose and productivity.
Laura Hay
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Former Global Head of Insurance, KPMG
Since retiring in 2023, Laura Hay has built a next season applying decades of Big Four experience as a member of multiple boards in the insurance industry, including MetLife. She also continues to pursue her passion for empowering the next generation of female leaders as a Board Member of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York. An accomplished speaker, Laura regularly presents on board readiness to board-ready candidates and continues to deliver workshops on her favorite topics around confidence, risk-taking and imposter syndrome.
Ben Markham
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Former Vice President of Engineering, Exxon Mobil Research and Engineering
After decades leading technology innovation at ExxonMobil, Ben transitioned from corporate leadership to purpose-driven impact through education and community service. Through a non-profit he founded in West Africa, Empower Playgrounds, he now dedicates his energy to mentoring young engineers and advancing STEM programs that prepare future leaders to solve global challenges. Ben describes this next season as deeply rewarding—a blend of lifelong learning, giving back, and finding new meaning in the power of shared purpose.
Brad Sprong
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Former Partner, KPMG
Since retiring from KPMG, Brad has embraced a busy and fulfilling next season. He launched his own consulting firm, advising a select group of clients he enjoys working with, and serves on several boards—including a global payments company, a single-family office, two private banks, and a private trust company. He also invested in a boutique multi-family office service provider. Beyond work, Brad and his wife spend weekends at their new lake house or traveling, appreciating the flexibility to do what they want, when they want—while staying connected to longtime friends and colleagues.
Matteo Tarditi
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Former CFO, GE Finance and GE Group FP&A Leader
After holding multiple CFO and strategy roles across diverse GE portfolio companies, Matteo is embracing a new challenge as CFO of UNFI. Now flexing his entrepreneurial muscle towards transforming wholesale food delivery, he is continually learning, growing as a leader, and proudly representing his company around the U.S. He describes his next season as mission-focused and deeply fulfilling, with rich professional experiences enhanced by inspiring interactions with UNFI customers, suppliers, associates, and investors.
Maya Leibman
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Former CIO, American Airlines
Retiring in early 2024, Maya started her next season by fulfilling a long-held desire to live overseas. She moved with her family to London, England, where they enjoy exploring the city, seeing shows, trying new restaurants, and traveling. When not engaging with a never-ending stream of visitors, she participates on a variety of boards, including a large multinational, a government agency, a tech scale-up, and a non-profit that focuses on making the pilot profession accessible for diverse youth.
Burnet Tucker
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Former Global Head of Leadership Development & Learning, Bank of America
Retiring in 2015 after a 25-year career at Bank of America, Burnet embraced a season of discovery, beginning with a six-month pause to travel and spend time with family. She then found purpose as a MyNextSeason Advisor, drawing on her passion for coaching to help others navigate career transitions. In addition, Burnet has dedicated her time to not-for-profit work, including mentoring a refugee family through a local refugee support organization.
Leanne Caret
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Former President and CEO, Boeing Defense, Space & Security
Leanne has embraced a dynamic new season focused on giving back and staying connected to her passions. After retiring from her role leading Boeing Defense, Space & Security in 2022, she now serves on several corporate and non-profit boards, mentors emerging leaders, and enjoys quality time with family and friends. Along with her professional pursuits, Leanne is enjoying raising longhorn cattle near her home in Texas, writing short stories about her life experiences to make people laugh (and think), and entering local baking competitions.
John Heiser
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Former CEO, Labvantage
After receiving a PhD in values-driven leadership following his retirement, he now dedicates his time to impacting young professionals and peers through his roles as an Assistant Dean of Leadership and Faculty Development at UMass Chan-Lahey Regional Medical School and a business leader faculty member at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. He also is the Founder and CEO of TRG Management Solutions, where he helps develop future-ready leaders.
Rob Arning
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Former KPMG Vice Chair and Foundation Chair
Rob Arning is engaged in philanthropy and supporting local health and human services charities. He recently led the American Cancer Society CEO’S Against Cancer New York area chapter, chaired the Loyola University Maryland Sellinger School Board of Sponsors, and actively serves his alma mater, Long Island University. Rob is also pursuing his hobbies and love for the outdoors by boating, fishing, biking, and enjoying the beaches and waterways of New England and South Florida.
Dave King
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Former CEO, Labcorp
David King is giving back by sharing his expertise through consulting for stakeholders in the healthcare system. He’s been an active member of several boards, including Privia Health, HealthChannels, VaxCare, and PathGroup, where he combines his experiences to make a difference in healthcare. In his spare time, David loves to spend time with his family, garden and play golf.
Steve Pelletier
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Former EVP and COO, Prudential
Steve Pelletier is focused on philanthropy and service. He is the Chair of the Board of Trustees for Perkins School for the Blind and serves on the boards of Camp Haven and The Wilson House. Steve appreciates having the capacity and flexibility to provide his expertise to personally meaningful service areas. Steve also spends time reading and writing on personal and professional topics of interest—including history and geopolitics—nurturing important relationships and focusing on his physical and spiritual wellbeing.
Denise Clark
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Former CIO, Estée Lauder
Since transitioning from her role as Estée Lauder’s Chief Information Officer, Denise “Dee” Clark is keeping herself busy in this season of “semi-retirement.” A woman of many interests, Dee is passionate about board work and currently serves on the boards of AMC Theaters, United Natural Foods, and Best Friends Animal Society. She loves to golf, hike, and travel, and has also taken up art, revisiting her desire to paint and draw.
Dut LeBlanc
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Former Partner and Board Member, KPMG
Dut LeBlanc currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Argent Financial Group and serves on the board of Argent Trust Company, its flagship subsidiary. He enjoys helping families plan for their financial future and their legacy, as well as serving his community. Since retiring from KPMG, Dut has also appreciated spending quality time with his grandkids, traveling with his wife, catching up with family and friends, and being on their family farm in Georgia.
Dennis Whalen
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Former Partner, KPMG
After almost four decades as a Partner with KPMG, Dennis Whalen is leveraging his experience and skills for board service. He is an active member of the boards of Charah Solutions, NACD, and his local country club. As someone who values setting healthy boundaries, Dennis is disciplined about structuring his time, dedicating two days a week to board work and the remainder to personal interest areas.
Wayne Cafran
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Former Partner, KPMG
After retiring Wayne Cafran lent his expertise to board and adivsory work particularly in the healthcare industry. He is also a Certified Leadership Coach through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) an accomplished MyNextSeason Advisor. In his personal life, Wayne is dedicated to spending time with his family — including taking long naps with his young granddaughter — and improving his golf game.
Kathy Gubanich
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Former HR Managing Director, Vanguard
Kathy Gubanich balances her time between her various board positions and volunteering. She serves on the board for her local theatre group and the advisory council for the business school of her alma mater, Notre Dame. Kathy offers comfort and warmth for kids in hospice, neonatal units, and shelters by making care quilts with the assistance of a sewing machine she received as a retirement gift. She also takes pride in her position as a “full-time grandma” and loves spending time with her family.
Neil Cotty
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Former Chief Accounting Officer, Bank of America
Ten years into retirement from Bank of America, Neil Cotty continues to apply his financial expertise through serving on one of BlackRock's mutual fund boards while supporting local charities with his wife. His calendar is also filled with travel—from Thailand to national parks to a European River cruise—and frequent family dinners, including lots of one-on-one time with his 17-year-old grandson. Anchoring it all is his daily visit to his happy place: the local YMCA.
Brenda Reynolds
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Former Senior HR Manager, GE
Brenda Reynolds has put down roots — literally and metaphorically — in New Hampshire, where she volunteers as a Master Gardener. Brenda uses her green thumb to support the community, including education for the local schools, as they build community gardens. She also volunteers at the Strawberry Bank Museum and the Bedrock Gardens, along with serving in the community of New Castle on various beautification projects in the town.
Gilles Sion
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Former Principal and Deputy General Counsel, KPMG
Gilles Sion is pursuing his passion for aviation and rediscovering his love of swimming. Gilles is applying the skills he developed as a corporate lawyer to teaching on the topic of global transactions at his alma mater, UVA School of Law.
Margaret Grun Kibben
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First Female Chaplain of the House
Formerly the U.S. Navy’s 26th Chief of Chaplains, Navy Rear Admiral (ret.) Margaret Kibben was elected in 2021 as the first female Chaplain for the U.S. House of Representatives. She begins each day praying before the nation’s representatives and has initiated “Chaplain’s Chats,” where she leads discussions on important topics such as moral injury and forgiveness. When not at the Capitol, Margaret enjoys the outdoors and recently biked through Death Valley and hiked Mount Whitney — the lowest and highest points in the United States.
Gary Sheffer
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Former VP of Communications & Public Affairs, GE
Gary Sheffer became a professor at Boston University, teaching Corporate Issues and Crisis Management. He was named the 2021 Becker Family Teacher of the Year in the BU College of Communication. He is the principal in his own consultancy, Spokesman Communications.
Alan Kelly
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Former Corporate VP & President, ExxonMobil Fuels, Lubricants & Specialties Marketing Co.
In his next season, Alan Kelly has engaged in a fulfilling and wildly diverse portfolio of activities: MyNextSeason Executive Advisor, Chair of the Board of Visitors and Adjunct Professor at Wake Forest University Business School; Member of the Worldwide Board of Junior Achievement; Chairman of the All Sober Public Benefit Corporation – a company created to support the millions of Americans suffering from addiction; singer/songwriter; enthusiast for the “great outdoors”; commercial and residential real estate developer; and owner of Portfolio Gallery with his wife, Carol.
Candace Sutcliffe
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Former Senior VP & Chief Compliance Officer, Liberty Mutual Insurance,
Candace Sutcliffe spends the majority of her time with her two infant granddaughters. She is also on the leadership team at her church overseeing a strategic visioning process and is writing her own story in hopes of encouraging young professionals whose confidence is threatened by a difficult childhood.
Lynn Stetson
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Former Banking Executive, GE and Bank of America
Following a 30+ year career in banking, Lynn Stetson co-authored with his brother and small business owner, Todd, “Memos to Dan: Entrepreneurial Lessons from a Father to His Son.” Drawing on lessons from the book, Todd’s son Dan has successfully navigated the pandemic and retained all his employees. “When we wrote the book,” Lynn pointed out, “we had no idea a pandemic was on the horizon; but, we wrote a manual that Dan says he often refers back to in order to navigate the unknowns. That success beats any book sales totals!”
Beth Monaghan
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Former Partner, CLA
After founding and running her own professional services firm, Beth Monaghan campaigned for a seat in the North Carolina State Senate. Beth was fueled by a passion to reclaim a positive brand for the state in the midst of the “bathroom bill” controversy. When reflecting on this experience, Beth said, “Running for office was one of the bravest and potentially one of the most naïve things I have ever done. I could not have
Peter Lichtenthal
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Former Global Brand President, Estée Lauder
A former Global Brand President, Peter Lichtenthal now serves as an Executive Advisor at MyNextSeason. He is also an Advisory Board member of his alma mater, Brandeis University; a visiting Marketing Lecturer for the Brandeis International Business School; Co-Chair of Point Foundation; and a Leadership Development and Public Speaking Consultant.
Mark Shaiken
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Former Partner, Stinson LLP
After more than 40 years as an accomplished attorney, Mark Shaiken is now engaged in a next season of arts and community service. He is an accomplished author, having published a series of legal thrillers as well as two celebrated memoirs. He is also a successful sports photojournalist. Mark volunteers for several arts organizations and currently serves on the board of Sunshine Home Share Colorado, the governance committee of the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, and the finance and audit committee for Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver.
Diane Cooper
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Former VP & CEO, GE Capital Commercial Distribution
Diane Cooper now works with the University of Missouri’s Veterinary college, helping fund canine cancer research. She is a previous board member of the Golden Retriever Club of America and has several of her own AKC registered golden retrievers, several of which are award winning show dogs. She is committed and invested in the health and wellbeing of the breed.
Sarah Street
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Former Executive VP, Strategy, and Innovation Initiatives, XL Catlin
Sarah Street is an investment, innovation and strategy consultant and serves as a non-executive director for Riverkeeper and Polar Bears International. As an avid photographer, Sarah enjoys capturing her adventure-seeking world travel experiences, such as tracking snow leopard in Ladakh, India; sailing 9,500 miles across open waters in a yacht race; summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro; diving with whale sharks in the Galapagos; viewing the Sardines Run in South Africa; and witnessing a volcanic eruption in Iceland.
Trevor Fetter
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Former Chairman & CEO, Tenet Healthcare
Trevor Fetter serves as a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School. An experienced corporate executive, director, and entrepreneur, he teaches the MBA required courses Leadership and Corporate Accountability, Financial Reporting and Control, and a short intensive program, The Life and Role of the CEO. Trevor is a founding member of the school’s Healthcare Initiative Advisory Board and former member of the Board of Dean’s Advisors.
Raghu Krishnamoorthy
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Former CHRO, GE
Raghu Krishnamoorthy is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Chief Learning Officer doctoral program at the University of Pennsylvania. Following retirement, Raghu earned a master's degree and completed his Ed.D. at the University of Pennsylvania before taking on his leadership of the program. Raghu is also a frequent speaker, advisor to tech-based startups, and teacher. Personally, he enjoys running, reading, and walking the Chicago lakeshore with his wife.
Haroon Saeed
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Former VP of Corporate Compensation, Prudential
After retiring, Haroon Saeed has found more time to help others. He volunteers as a Hire Autism Navigator for the Organization for Autism Research, where he reviews resumes and cover letters for job seekers and provides virtual coaching for job interviews. Haroon shares, “it is fulfilling to support these people as they seek gainful employment.”
Mark Little
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Former Senior VP/Director of GE Global Research and Chief Technology Officer
Mark Little is active in his community as President of The Little Family Foundation, Chairman of the Board of Ellis Medicine, Trustee of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Director of Better Community Neighborhoods, an affordable housing organization. He is also President of the Board of Rise High, a STEM program for Schenectady youth. Giving back to the community has not only become the theme for Mark’s next season but a shared mission for his entire family. He and his wife, Terri led the campaign to build the new Boys & Girls Club in Schenectady.
Alex Dimitrief
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Former President & CEO, Global Growth Organization, GE
Alex Dimitrief is enjoying a next season of intellectual engagements. He is providing consulting services to law firms and legal departments as a partner at Zeughauser Group and is the Global Chair of Ronald McDonald House Charities. In his spare time, he is relearning Russian and playing “a ton of golf.”
Eileen Whelley
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Former CHRO, The Hartford
Eileen Whelley discovered a new and unexpected hobby - sewing! What started as a desire to create something tangible during quarantine quickly blossomed into a full spectrum of quilts, aprons, tote bags, and more. Eileen is also engaged professionally with executive coaching/consulting and serves as an independent director for Expro Group Holdings N.V. and several not-for-profit boards in support of higher education and the arts.
Jeff Wilcox
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Former VP for Digital Transformation, Lockheed Martin
Jeff Wilcox has been serving as a caregiver for his family of five. He has taken on the daily responsibility of shopping and cooking meals, sharing, “it has been fun to learn cooking techniques and various tricks to have food available despite the wide variability of eating times and unpredictable appetites of three boys.” In addition to spending valuable time with the most important people in his life, he is an adjunct professor and has shared his expertise as a member of several higher education advisory boards.
Bryan McCleary
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Former Associate Director, Global Company Communications, Procter & Gamble
After two decades leading global communications and brand PR at P&G, Bryan McCleary launched Relevance Communications, a firm helping high-growth start-ups accelerate through strategic PR that drives sales, visibility, and investment. Additionally, He mentors emerging founders through SKU, invests with Queen City Angels, and serves on the boards of the P&G Alumni Foundation and the World Affairs Council of Cincinnati. Bryan has also had the honor of serving as an executive on loan to The Carter Center,
Jennifer Heller
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Former VP, Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Deputy General Counsel, Comcast Corporation
Jen Heller is now devoting more time to not-for-profit work. Applying her background in governance and a passion for their mission, she serves on the boards of Caring People Alliance and Pinemere Camp as governance chair and is a pro-bono consultant with Compass - Philadelphia. She also has pursued her civic interests, including being elected as Judge of Election in her voting district. In addition, Jen is spending more time with loved ones and improving her golf and tennis games!