Today's Landscape of HR
(NOTE: This event will be offered both in-person and online. Please select the ticket type that reflects how you will attend.)
Today’s HR executives are navigating rapid workforce shifts, rising expectations, and complex organizational risk. This executive panel offers candid, real-world insights into the challenges shaping HR leadership today while highlighting how forward-thinking leaders are strengthening readiness for what’s ahead. Panelists will share perspectives on balancing compliance and culture, responding to evolving talent demands, and positioning HR as a strategic partner in sustained organizational performance. Get ready for this lively conversation!
Learning Objectives (3-4 bullet points):
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
· Explore the most pressing risks influencing today’s HR decisions
· Identify current workforce realities shaping talent, culture, and engagement
· Examine leadership practices that build organizational readiness
· Gain executive insights to strengthen HR’s strategic impact
Moderator
Paul Butler, Co-Owner
Newleaf Training & Development
Leadership consultant and former finance executive with global experience spanning Marriott International and Hilton International. Paul partners with HR leaders worldwide to connect people strategy, leadership development, and business performance through practical, engaging insights.
Panelists
Christina Gonzales, MPA, SPHR, SHRM-CP
Vice President of Human Resources, Granada Theatre
Strategic HR executive specializing in talent strategy, employee relations, labor negotiations, and organizational development within complex, unionized environments. Christina is known for aligning people strategies with operational and business success.
Eva Loeffler
Director of HR & Operations, Sage Network & Communications
Collaborative HR leader focused on strengthening culture, empowering teams, and driving meaningful business impact through trust, transparency, and continuous improvement. Eva also serves as President of the Ventura County chapter of PIHRA.
Paul Aguilar
Chief Human Resources & Organizational Performance Officer, Gold Coast Health Plan
Senior HR executive with more than 30 years of experience transforming organizations and building high-performance cultures. Paul brings deep expertise in strategic HR leadership, organizational development, and workforce transformation across healthcare, biotech, and logistics.
Additional Event Details
7:20 AM Registration & Networking
7:30 AM Breakfast & Introductions
7:45 AM Legal Update
8:00 AM -9:00 AM Program and Q&A
Cancellation & Credit Policy:
Please note that all program registrations are non-refundable. However, if you are unable to attend, we are happy to offer a credit toward a future program of equal or lesser value, provided that the request is submitted prior to the scheduled event date. Credit requests made after the program date will not be honored.
This event is pending for 1.25 credit hours for both HRCI & SHRM credits.
