Keynote Speakers | Workforce Excellence Summit

John C. Asbury, CEO, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation

John Asbury is a career banker with over 35 years of experience in commercial banking. Active in civic and industry affairs, John is a prior chair of the American Bankers Association, the Mid-Size Bank Coalition of America, and the Virginia Bankers Association. He also serves on the boards of several not-for-profit organizations and was appointed by the Governor of Virginia to the Port of Virginia Board of Commissioners.

Cinthya Allen, Chief Engagement Officer, Arvest Bank

Cinthya Allen leads the development and execution of an inclusion business strategy at Arvest Bank. Previously, Cinthya served as the chief diversity and equity officer for the city of Norman, Oklahoma. She held responsibilities as the city's ADA coordinator and staffed several city commissions. Cinthya also previously served as director of corporate relations and as an adjunct professor in the department of human relations at the University of Oklahoma.

Paul Carney, AI educator, Ishtot, Inc.

Paul Carney is a global speaker, educator and former CHRO with more than 35 years of experience leading business, technology and HR transformation. He helps organizations adopt AI responsibly and practically, with a focus on measurable results. Known for his engaging teaching style, Paul blends executive-level insight with hands-on practice to equip professionals with the skills they need to use AI effectively in their daily work. His work has been featured in HR Tech, HR Magazine and HRO Today.

Elisa Garn, SHRM-SCP, SVP, talent management & sustainability, Blood Cancer United

A seasoned senior HR leader with 20+ years transforming HR across industries, Elisa Garn leads enterprise sustainability, workforce planning and development, talent acquisition, internal mobility and learning — designing skills-first, human-centric systems that make talent strategy clear, actionable, and agile. Elisa founded an HR tech company, led brand strategy for Utah’s largest employee insurance broker and built a personal brand consulting agency.

Arel Moodie, Adult Development Theory expert, tech founder, Disney+ expert host

Growing up in the Brooklyn projects, Arel Moodie learned early on how people around you can either hold you back or lift you up. This drove him to become one of only a handful of people worldwide certified in Adult Development Theory. A tech founder and CEO, keynote speaker and bestselling author, Arel has shown leaders from the White House to Fortune 500 companies how to create cultures where everyone wins together.

Mika Moser, founder and CEO, At C Level

Mika Moser is an experienced C-Suite executive with over 25 years of professional success in strategic planning, leadership development, brand marketing and board governance in the banking, technology and nonprofit industries. She is the founder and CEO of At C Level, a talent consulting group that helps companies build diverse, high-performing leadership teams by providing executive search, professional development and consulting services.

Genevieve Oduor, SVP, director of inclusion relationship development, S&T Bank

Genevieve Oduor leads initiatives including educational webinars on inclusion and the annual S&T Bank Women & Allies in Banking Conference. Genevieve is a recipient of the 2019 Pennsylvania Banker’s Association’s Champion for Women Award, the Humanitarian Leader Award from the Unleashing Potential Leadership Program, the 2022 Pittsburgh Business Times Women of Influence Award, the 2024 Pittsburgh Woman of the Year Award by the National Diversity Council and Pennsylvania Diversity Council and the 2025 Pennsylvania Bankers Association Inclusive Leadership Award.

Julieann M. Thurlow, CEO, Reading Cooperative Bank

Julieann M. Thurlow is a board member and former chair of the American Bankers Association and serves on the board of the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency. She is co-chair of the Massachusetts Fintech Hub, a founding member of Alloy Labs and a director of the Atlantic Community Bankers Bank. Julie earned her MBA from Fairfield University and has completed advanced studies at the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking, Harvard Business School and Wharton’s Aresty Institute.