Lindsey Garito is an award-winning human resources executive with two decades of experience transforming organizations through strategic and innovative people & culture practices. From talent acquisition to HR technology to total rewards, Lindsey has experience in various domains of human resources across diverse industries such as consumer services, hospitality, and healthcare in both private and nonprofit sectors.
Lindsey earned her BBA and MBA from Pace University. She holds SHRM-SCP and SPHR certifications. Lindsey is the proud recipient of the 2023 Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship Award and the 2024 SHRM NYS HR Professional of the Year.
Building Resilience and Agility Through Talent Innovation
4:45 PM Innovation Awards Spotlights
The Innovation Award Spotlights give finalists the opportunity to showcase their most impactful workforce initiatives directly to the HR Healthcare community. Each finalist will deliver a concise case study highlighting the outcomes, innovations, and lessons behind their work. These sessions are designed to celebrate standout achievements across the industry and inspire new ideas as leaders share what's truly moving the needle in healthcare HR.
Technological Innovation – 4:45 – 4:55
- Angie Bailey, Director Compensation, HR Data & Workforce Analytics, UNC Health
- Billie Turner, System Director HR Services & Teammate Experience, UNC Health
- Lindsey Garito, AVP, Total Rewards, Montefiore
Talent Development – 4:55 – 5:10
- Baili Campbell, Director of Clinical Talent Development, Trilogy Health Services, LLC
- Holly Bunn, System Executive Director, System Executive Director, AVP for Organizational Culture & Change, UNC Health
Talent Acquisition – 5:10 – 5:25
- Claudine Trudeau, AVP, Talent Acquisition, Vi Living
Talent Management – 5:25 – 5:45
- Bridget Marzette-Bender, VP, Caregiver Experience & Inclusion
- Marisa Hiatt, Director of Disability and Experience
- Sara Alafandi, VP of Human Resources, Eastern Health Cluster
HR Innovator – 5:45 – 6:00
- Donato Cipriano, Chief Human Resources Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals
Driving Inclusion and Compliance in a Changing Landscape
12:45 PM Fireside Chat: Aligning Total Rewards and Employee Wellness to Strengthen Retention and Resilience
As healthcare organizations strive to attract and retain top talent, total rewards strategies must go beyond compensation to address holistic employee needs. This discussion will explore how leading HR teams are integrating benefits, flexibility, and wellness initiatives into rewards frameworks to boost engagement, reduce burnout, and foster long-term workforce sustainability. Attendees will gain practical insights into aligning rewards with organizational values while supporting employee health and resilience.
- Integrate benefits, flexibility, and wellness initiatives into total rewards to boost engagement and retention.
- Align rewards strategies with organizational values to reduce burnout and support long-term workforce sustainability.
- Design holistic rewards frameworks that prioritize employee health and resilience alongside compensation.
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Lindsey.
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