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Known for her people-first leadership and innovative mindset, Wagner champions payroll as a strategic, compliance-driven function. Angela’s focus includes modernizing global payroll models and using automation and AI to boost both employee experience and business outcomes.

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With 20 years in healthcare payroll and a Certified Payroll Professional designation, Escobar brings deep expertise to the field. He’s passionate about building people-centered, compliant solutions where payroll and employment law meet.

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Over the last nine years, Thomas focused on streamlining processes and driving value across teams. On the council, she’s excited to help future CPOs chart their paths and recognize their full potential.

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Thompson is AVP of Payroll with 20+ years of experience leading global payroll, tax compliance, and strategy. His expertise encompasses payroll technology, compliance, and emerging trends, including cryptocurrency and automation.

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Lara is EVP of Payroll at Entertainment Partners and a nationally recognized thought leader with 30+ years of experience driving innovation at scale. She serves on the boards of Women in Film and The Rowan Center, and is a passionate advocate for inclusion and leadership development.

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Weaver, CPP, is Director of Payroll with 16+ years of experience across payroll and HR. A Certified Payroll Professional and award-winning leader, Kim is passionate about advancing payroll through collaboration, education, and operational excellence.

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Rubiano brings 18+ years of global payroll experience and has led teams at Atlas, Immedis, and Auxadi. A recognized industry voice, she’s a frequent speaker, published author, and recipient of the Global Vision Award from PayrollOrg.

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With 28+ years in global payroll, Mancera leader brings deep expertise in system implementation, transformation, and large-scale integrations. Known for a collaborative style and results-driven approach, she has supported payroll for 175,000+ employees worldwide.

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With 30+ years of hands-on experience—from bookkeeping to global payroll—Camarena’s known for her collaborative leadership, operational rigor, and commitment to mentoring. She actively serves on boards for the Silicon Valley Payroll Association and California Payroll Conference, helping advance the profession through education and community.

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Nancy Fletcher, CPP, PHR, SHRM-CP, has extensive experience in payroll management, currently serving as Sr. Payroll Manager at HD Supply since 1995.

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Markusson is a self-proclaimed payroll nerd with a passion for getting pay right—every time. He’s led large-scale global payroll implementations, supported top-tier clients at ADP, and spent the last five years helping companies transform payroll operations for greater accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience.

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Kalsbeek is a global payroll executive with a proven record of leading largescale payroll, mobility, and immigration functions across complex multinational organizations. As Head of Global Payroll at 3M, Annemarie oversees global operations with a focus on operational excellence, governance, and technologyenabled transformation.