SPEAKERS
Meet the speakers
On the main stage and in our breakout space, we'll host keynotes, panel discussions, and fireside chats throughout the day hearing unique perspectives from those involved in the industry. Speakers include leaders across many industries, from educational institutions, training partners, grant recipients, program managers, nonprofits, government partners, recruitment/HR directors, and more.
Attendees will hear about trends in the industry and unique conversations on topics that continue to affect workforce initiatives to date. There will be an opportunity to interact with speakers and ask questions.
Keep checking back for additional speaker details being added soon as they are confirmed.
Dr. Amine Hila
Chief Medical Officer at St. Joseph's Health and Chief Clinical Officer for Trinity Health New York
Dr. Amine Hila serves as the Chief Medical Officer at St. Joseph's Health and Chief Clinical Officer for Trinity Health New York, bringing extensive clinical and leadership experience from his 18-year gastroenterology practice in Binghamton, NY.
Chris Suozzi
Executive Vice President Business & Workforce Development, Genesee County Economic Development Center
Chris, spearheading business development for Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC), has successfully transacted over $10 million in industrial real estate, marking Genesee County a hub for strategic industry growth.
Michelle Clarke
Vice President and Director of Workforce Development, Empire State Development
Michelle Clarke serves as Vice President and Director of Workforce Development for Empire State Development where she leads the organization’s Semiconductor Expansion, Management, and Integration (GO-SEMI) workforce initiatives.
Leah George VanScott
Executive Vice President, Business Development & Strategy, Greater Rochester Enterprise
As the senior member of GRE’s business development team, Leah manages relationships with corporate executives, site selectors, and regional economic development officials to attract private capital investment and new jobs to the Greater Rochester Region.
Chris White
Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development and Upward Mobility, State University of New York (SUNY)
Chris White was named SUNY's first Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development and Upward Mobility in 2024, providing strategic vision and leadership in creating and implementing workforce development initiatives.
Chris Harris
Assistant Vice President of Government and Community Relations, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Chris Harris is Assistant Vice President of Government and Community Relations at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), where he leads the university’s engagement with the fast-evolving semiconductor industry.
Taylor Spires
Workforce Development Project Coordinator, Syracuse University
Taylor Spires serves as a Workforce Development Project Coordinator at Syracuse University’s Office of Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, where she supports the Future-Ready Workforce Innovation Consortium and the Northeast Network.
