August Chapter Meeting: Change Isn't Coming—It's Already Here. Are YOU Ready?

When
11 Aug 2026
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Norfolk Southern, 650 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
Spaces left
85
Registered
65 registrants

Registration

2. Non-Member – $35.00
3. Event Sponsor – $1,000.00
For current chapter meeting sponsor; up to 4 complimentary registrations.
4. Event Supporter – $500.00
For current chapter meeting supporter; up to 4 complimentary registrations.
5. Norfolk Southern
MUST use valid company email.
6a. Current Speaker/Moderator
For those speaking/moderating at this event; 2 complimentary guests.
6b. Past Moderator/Speaker
Must use within 1 year of speaking engagement; 2 complimentary guests within that year.
7. ATLVets – $29.75
7a. Potential Sponsor
Up to 4 attendees per potential sponsor.
8. ATD Atlanta Board Member
May bring 1 guest per chapter meeting.
9. ATD Travelers – $15.00
For ATD members from other chapters. Please note chapter name in the Organization field, along with name of your organization.

Register

The workplace isn't waiting for anyone to catch up.

AI is reshaping roles. Organizations are restructuring overnight. Skill sets that were cutting-edge two years ago are already becoming table stakes. And through all of it, talent development professionals — veterans who've mastered adaptability under pressure, supporters who champion others through transitions, and civilians who've navigated constant reinvention — are the ones organizations are counting on most.

The question isn't whether change is coming. It's whether you'll be the one leading through it or scrambling to keep up.

This session is your edge.

We're cutting through the noise to give you practical, real-world strategies to build future-ready talent across your organization — while making sure your own career stays sharp, visible, and positioned for what's next. Because here's the truth: the same resilience and adaptability that defines a great military career, a great support system, and a great civilian career path? That's exactly what the future of work demands.

You'll walk away ready to:

Build future-ready skills — for yourself and the workforce you support, no matter where your journey began
Design talent development strategies that are inclusive, adaptive, and ahead of business change — not reacting to it
Own your career as a continuous practice, not a crisis response — whether you're a veteran stepping boldly into a new chapter, a supporter elevating those around you, or a civilian navigating non-stop transformation
Amplify your professional brand, visibility, and network in ways that open doors across every community and career stage

This isn't another panel where you sit, nod, and go back to your desk unchanged. This is a call to action — for the talent professional who knows they have more to offer and wants the tools, the mindset, and the community to make it happen.

Your next mindset shift starts August 11 at Norfolk Southern.
Don't just respond to change — own it.

Reserve your seat now and join your Atlanta peers — Veterans, Veteran Supporters, and Civilians — for one of the most timely and energizing conversations of the year.

Seats are limited. Show up ready to be challenged, connected, and inspired.

Meet Your Keynote Speaker and Panel

Nikki Seider, M.S.O.B - Senior Manager, Learning & Development, Norfolk Southern | Moderator

Nikki Seider is a Learning & Development leader with 20+ years of experience aligning talent strategy with business objectives. Drawing on global experience, she designs scalable learning solutions that build future-ready capabilities, foster engagement, and deliver measurable business results.

Domingo Gonzalez, MBA - Director, Learning & Development, Norfolk Southern | Fireside Speaker

Domingo Gonzalez brings 12+ years of HR experience spanning recruiting, talent management, employee engagement, and learning & development. He holds an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor's in business management from Hampton University. Outside of work, he's a proud family man who is often found at the gym.

Zack Knight | Fireside Speaker

Zack Knight is the founder of ATLVets (Advancing The Line for Veterans), a nonprofit helping veterans transition to civilian life through leadership development, networking, entrepreneurship, and community. A former police officer, Army infantry officer, entrepreneur, author, and speaker, Zack faced his own difficult transition after a medical retirement—and turned that experience into a mission to give veterans the resources and connections he wished he'd had. Today, ATLVets serves as a trusted community where veterans find opportunity, grow professionally, and build lasting relationships.

Jarrad Turner Sr. | Fireside Speaker

Jarrad Turner Sr. is an Army veteran who served 10 years as a combat medic, including two Iraq deployments, before being medically separated as a Staff Sergeant in 2010. After TBI treatment at the Shepherd Center, he joined the Shepherd's Men, whose runs have covered 7,000+ miles and raised over $15 million so veterans never pay for treatment. He co-founded The Warrior Alliance, which grew to serve 15,000+ veterans across the Southeast, and now leads Pioneer AI Health, supporting transitioning service members and first responders. He serves on the Shepherd Center's Board of Directors and was appointed to the VA's Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation in 2023.

Dr. Shelton Goode | Fireside Speaker

Dr. Shelton Goode is the President and CEO of Icarus Consulting, a veteran-owned workforce strategy firm that helps organizations attract and retain top talent. An executive with over 20 years of global leadership experience and an adjunct professor at Duke University, he specializes in business transformation, leadership innovation, and executive coaching. Dr. Goode was named one of Forbes Magazine’s Top 10 Trailblazers, received the Roosevelt Thomas Lifetime Achievement Award, and authored the bestseller Project Midnight: The Plan to Dismantle, Defund, and Destroy DEI. He holds a Doctorate in Public Administration from the University of Alabama, a master’s from Troy University, and lives in the Atlanta area.

Dr. Tony Ballard | Moderator

Dr. Tony Ballard is a Human Capital and Talent Transformation leader with 27+ years of experience across military, financial services, nonprofit, and academia. A retired U.S. Air Force veteran, he has led talent initiatives impacting more than 697,000 personnel worldwide. He is Founder of LAB Innovative Business Network, VP of Membership for ATD Greater Atlanta, and a part-time instructor at Kennesaw State University.

Tonya Humphries - Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Norfolk Southern | Subject Matter Expert

Tonya Humphries is a corporate technology recruiter with 20+ years of experience hiring across AI, product, software, cloud, mobile, and global infrastructure for organizations undergoing rapid transformation. She holds a bachelor's in marketing from Georgia Southern University and a master's in psychology and counseling from the University of West Alabama, blending business insight with a deep understanding of people and change.

Anisa Palmer, MPA | Subject Matter Expert

Anisa Palmer is an award-winning nonprofit leader, combat veteran, two-time author, and speaker from St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. She is Founder and CEO of I Will Survive, Inc., a 501(c)(3) that has supported more than 4,000 families impacted by breast cancer since 2010—a mission born from losing her mother to the disease at age five. Her military honors include the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Action Badge, and her recognitions include the City of Atlanta's Phoenix Award, induction into the U.S. Veterans Hall of Fame, and the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.

Dana Crockett, SHRM-CP, HCS - Manager, Talent Development | Subject Matter Expert

Dana Crockett is a human resources leader with more than 12 years of experience helping organizations build people strategies that drive business success. As Manager of Talent Development, she leads enterprise talent initiatives focused on leadership development, succession planning, and organizational capability.

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