DisruptHR San Diego
Bold Ideas Challenging Culture, Leadership, & the Future of Work
DisruptHR San Diego is a high-energy, TED-style event where
innovative thinkers challenge the status quo of work.
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5-Minute Rapid Talks
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After several years of silence, DisruptHR 7.0 returned to San Diego for an unforgettable evening built for real conversations, new connections, and disruptive ideas that make an impact. Watch the recap, and stay tuned for our fall event and what’s next in 2027.
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A Night to Remember
Designed for Meaningful Community & Connection
Meet the 2026 Disruptors
Kisha Hicks
Chief People Strategist, Motives Met
President, ElevateHer
MEET YOUR MC * LEADING THE STAGE
Catherine Mattice
CEO, Civility Partners | Author
| TEDx Speaker
“They Lied to You”
Steve Cadigan
Talent Strategist | Author Workquake
| LinkedIns First CHRO
“Retention is Dead.
Growth is the New Loyalty.”
Allyson Carr
Chief People Officer, Cyberreason| Global HR Executive
“Your Calendar Isn’t the Issue,
Your Energy Is”
Kelly Mackin
CEO, Motives Met | Author
Human behavior Researcher
“One Size Fits None.
And You Know It.”
Shawndrell Lynch
Founder & CEO, SLX Solutions Group
| VP, Sony Pictures
“Stop Putting Lipstick on a Pig:
AI Won’t Fix a Broken Org Design”
Sara Schairer
Founder & Executive Director, Compassion It | Author | TEDx Speaker
“Compassion Is Not Cute.
It’s Critical.”
Melissa Doman
The Workplace Mental Health Method™| Organization
Psychologist |Author
“Why Leadership Mental Health is a Strategic Business Priority”
Dr. Lola Adeyemo
Workplace Inclusion Strategist
& Founder, EQImindset
“Global Talent. American Rules.”
Benj Gershman
Founder, What Could Be Bad | Original Bassist, O.A.R | TEDx Speaker
“The Band Effect: How Great
Teams Create Harmony”
Gary Ware
Creative Catalyst,
Breakthrough Play
“Stop proving. Start Playing.”
Charley Lapomardo
Founder, Sparkleworks | Speaker | Singer | Facilitator
“Mycelium, Not Cogs: Why Waste Our Human Competitive Advantage?”
Strategic Partners
A huge thank you to our sponsors, partners, and community supporters who helped
make the return of DisruptHR San Diego possible.
Stream is on a mission to bring fair financial tools to the everyday worker,
helping employees better understand, manage, and take control of their financial future.
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Disrupt Directors
We’re excited to bring this community together and create an unforgettable DisruptHR San Diego experience.
Kelly Mackin
CEO,
Motives Met
Kindra Maples
Founder/CEO
Culture Crush Business
Margaret Juravic
Account Manager,
Motives Met
Host of the Connection Crew
by Covve
Hansen Hunt
Host of the Connection Crew
by Covve
Charley ‘Sparkle’ Lapomardo
Founder,
Sparkleworks