
About The Conference
The GSHRC provides a unique retreat-style experience for HR professionals to meet in a private setting to discuss the HR landscape, share best practices, engage in hands-on training with actionable takeaways, and forge new relationships with sponsors and fellow attendees for personal, professional and business growth.
Attendee Registration Opens January 2026!
2026 Keynote Speakers

Monica Sheri Scott
Monica works with individuals and organizations to make progress and shape value-based cultures. She speaks, writes, and leads with a passionate commitment to see others find fulfillment and make progress. Monica's leadership and speaking portfolio spans two decades. She has layers of experience mentoring leaders, building teams, and inspiring individuals at every age and stage of life and business. As a result of her work people often say they feel understood, are equipped with a plan for progress, and are inspired to conquer what lies ahead of them. Her keynote speaking style is fun and inspiring. Her heart and humor will have your audience smiling, laughing, and thoughtfully motivated to seize opportunities to take their next step of progress.

Sarah Mann
Sarah is an executive coach, facilitator, and the architect behind Leadership Fluency™ - an innovative and flexible framework that helps leaders tune out the noise, trust their instincts, and show up with clarity, confidence, and ease. Through her signature blend of insight, irreverence, and straight talk, Sarah supports high-achieving senior leaders who are ready to stop overthinking, second-guessing and over-preparing so they can live powerfully and lead fluently.

Roger Grannis
Roger is an expert in influential communications and has spoken at more than 90 state and local SHRM events. He loves helping HR leaders elevate their status and get a seat at the executive table. Before becoming a fulltime professional speaker, in 2004, Roger spent seventeen years at Gartner, the world’s leading technology advisory firm. During his tenure, he built the firm’s Sales Training Academy, helping grow revenues from $32 million to $850 million. Known for his energy, relatability, and humor, Roger is a TEDx speaker, the past president of the New England chapter of the National Speakers Association, and author of THE YELLOW CAKE PRINCIPLE: YOUR RECIPE FOR INFLUENCE AND SUCCESS.