Melanie Naranjo
Chief People Officer, Ethena

Melanie Naranjo is the Chief People Officer at Ethena, a compliance platform with customizable training and HR tools. With over a decade in HR, she’s been featured in major publications and leads workshops on practical, business-focused People strategies.

Jenny Podewils
Co-founder & Co-CEO, Leapsome

Jenny Podewils co-founded Leapsome to help companies build fulfilling, high-performing workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. Her leadership is driven by curiosity and a belief that the future of work lies in blending human creativity with intelligent technology.

Jessie Schofer
Founder, Stakkd

Jessie Schofer is the founder of Stakkd. With over 14 years of experience in HR across companies of all sizes, she helps businesses find the right technology to scale efficiently, allowing HR teams focus on what matters most — their people.

Companies are shifting from exploration to execution in AI adoption. This panel explores how HR can support the transformation — ensuring it’s ethical, inclusive, and effective.