RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION ESSENTIALS
AuraAura Huot Director of People and Culture Lavallee Brensinger Architects
Aura is the Director of People & Culture at Lavallee Brensinger Architects overseeing all people, culture, HR and safety aspects there. An influential, strategic business professional with broad understanding of people and business environments, Aura loves to translate opportunities into action to drive strategy, process improvement, employee experience, engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion, communication, financials, technology, and organizational mission.
Tom Raffio President and CEO Northeast Delta Dental
Tom Raffio has served as president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental since 1995. Before joining the company, he was senior vice president of Delta Dental of Massachusetts and director of group healthcare management reporting at John Hancock Insurance. Tom spearheaded the creation of the Northeast Del ta Dental Foundation, which supports oral health programs each year by investing several hundred thousand dollars. He is an engaged civic leader, serving on numerous boards and has authored several publications, including “Prepare for Crisis – Plan to Thrive.”
Alberto Ramos Chief Diversity Officer Plymouth State University
Alberto Ramos was named Plymouth State University’s chief diversity officer and director of diversity, equity and social justice in 2022, becoming the first to serve in this role for the University. Ramos arrived from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System where he has served in various roles, including adjunct faculty member, diversity and equity success specialist, and chief diversity officer.
Ryan King Vice President of Human Resources Northeast Delta Dental
Ryan joined Northeast Delta Dental in 2021 as the director of human resources. He was promoted to vice president of human resources in early 2022. Before that, he was the director of human resources at McLane Middleton and Pioneer Behavioral Health. In his current role, Ryan is responsible for leading Northeast Delta Dental’s overall human resources strategy, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, cultural development, compensation and benefits, recruiting, strategic and succession planning.
Rebecca Sanborn, J.D. President/Founder Sanborn Diversity Training Solutions, LLC
As the founder and president of Sanborn Diversity Training Solutions, LLC, Rebecca Sanborn provides LGBTQ+ cultural competency training for businesses and nonprofits. Rebecca believes education is one of the most powerful tools we possess for improving society and advancing human rights, and she lives that through her work. Prior to launching Sanborn Solutions, Rebecca practiced law for 17 years in New Hampshire.
Wendy Rue Williams (she/her) Head of Health Equity Point32Health
As the Head of Health Equity at Point32Health, Wendy leads the enterprise-wide health equity strategy. In her role, Wendy partners with subject matter experts, leaders, and colleagues throughout the organization to advance health equity data analytics and outcomes for Point32Health’s more than two million members. She also helps to influence and integrate more health equity within policies, practices, and health care experiences.
