ATD Chapter Leaders Conference Program Advisory Committee (ALC PAC)
Applications for the 2026–2028 ALC PAC are now closed.
Application closed Friday, June 19th.
ALC PAC: Role, Eligibility & Application Information
For the 2026-2028 PAC Term
The ALC PAC is charged with reviewing and recommending session proposals for ALC, identifying programming gaps, and recommending topics and speakers to fill those gaps. Members also provide coaching for session speakers to support their success and serve as the host committee during the conference.
Each year the ALC PAC accepts applications from chapter leaders interested in joining the advisory committee. Candidates should have served at least one year as a chapter board member. Current chapter leaders should not apply to serve on the ALC PAC during the year of their presidential term.
The ALC PAC term is two years in length. The term typically runs from July through June. Effective ALC PAC members are innovative, creative, collaborative, inclusive, results-driven, action-oriented and work well in both virtual and in-person team settings.
While the ALC PAC serves in an advisory role, ATD staff handle all event logistics, including the schedule, location, email marketing, food, and registration.
You Should Apply If
You have served at least one year as a chapter board member
You collaborate effectively as a member of a leadership team
Have experience leading projects or initiatives
Commitment for ALC PAC Members
Participate in monthly virtual planning meetings.
Attend ALC 2027 in Boston, MA
Attend ALC 2028 in San Diego, CA
Term is from July 2026 until June 2028
Eligibility Requirements for all ATD Chapter Committees, including the ALC PAC
Maintain ATD chapter and national membership at time of application and throughout entire term.
To ensure focus and avoid overlapping leadership commitments, ALC PAC members may not serve as a chapter president during their term. Individuals serving as chapter president should not apply to the ALC PAC until their presidential term has concluded.
Application Process
ALC PAC Application deadline is June 19, 2026
Applicants must provide two references
For questions, please contact [email protected].
Piper Stone, Chair
Piper Stone is a talent development professional with over 19 years of experience. She specializes in onboarding, emotional intelligence, conflict-resolution, communication, relationship-building, coaching, and culture evolution. She currently serves as the Talent Management Manager at the Kansas City National Security Campus (managed by Honeywell).
Piper has a BA in English and a BS in Education from Kansas State University (GO CATS!) and an MA in Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution from Baker University. Always looking to learn something new, in 2021 Piper earned her SHRM-SCP certification and also how to ride a motorcycle.
Outside of work, Piper plays volleyball, reads, travels, teaches fitness classes, and volunteers for a few animal shelters in the Kansas City area. She and her husband have fostered over 300 dogs and puppies in the last five years and have three personal dogs of their own (Bruno, Romeo, and Waffle).
José Cervantes
Senior Director of Learning and Development
Health Management Associates
José Cervantes is a husband, father, entrepreneur, coach, trainer, change leader, and impact maker. He completed his undergraduate studies at Virginia Tech where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology with concentrations in Decision Support Systems, Operations Management, and Leadership. He spent the first half of his professional career in IT and healthcare operations. After holding various leadership positions in these respective areas, he made a career shift to organizational and people development. He found a passion for training and coaching people to succeed in their current roles while developing and inspiring them to grow beyond. He collaborates with organizations to build a more engaged, creative, and skilled workforce. His experience in HR, operations, project management, IT, and analytics, coupled with 10+ years of professional coaching, uniquely positions him to take a strategic approach to learning and organizational development.
In addition to his corporate roles, José is a certified personal and executive coach, trainer, and speaker serving the United States, Caribbean, and South America with a holistic approach to helping people achieve life and professional goals. He proudly serves on the boards of multiple non-profits including the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives and the Association for Talent Development. His professional credentials and certifications include ITIL Foundations, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Professional Scrum Master, Professional Scrum Product Owner, DDI Certified Instructor, Prosci Certified Change Practitioner and Trainer, DISC Behavioral Analyst and Trainer, and Certified Trainer partnered with Dr. John C. Maxwell’s, Maxwell Leadership. With all the professional success he has achieved, he finds greater significance in the titles best friend and husband to his wife Rachel, “papi” to his daughter Claudette and son Gabriel, “hijo” to his mom Ilse who he cares for, and friend to all he serves daily. His family lives by the purpose statement, “I’m a person of value, who values people, and adds value to them.”
Samantha (Sam) Cribari-Starr, CPTD
Samantha (Sam) Cribari-Starr serves as the Director of Professional Development at the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), where she leads a collaborative team of staff, subject matter experts, volunteers, and external partners to develop and deliver evidence-based addiction treatment education programs.
With over fifteen years of experience in educational roles, Sam excels in leading, developing, and managing high-quality workforce development programs and conventions. Her expertise spans both corporate and non-profit sectors, consistently delivering professional development initiatives that enhance the skills and knowledge of working professionals. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and a master’s degree in Organizational Development and Workplace Learning from Boise State University.
Sam enjoys giving back to her community and has been an active volunteer with the Metro DC Chapter of the Association for Talent Development, where she has served in various roles.
Wendi Patocs
Wendi has worked in information management since 2007, with a focus on helping people apply policy-based practices to their information. She became a technical trainer in 2015 where she trained over a 1000 people over four years to use a new enterprise content management system. Today she oversees a community of over 300 information consultants. In this leadership role, Wendi promotes best practices and supports the development of information management expertise.
Kristina Pohlmann, CPTD
Kristina Pohlmann is a seasoned Talent and Development Leader with over 14 years of experience in creating engaging learning experiences and driving organizational growth. Based in Omaha, NE, she is currently a Training Manager for Ventura MedStaff leading their sales team to growth and success. Prior to that she was the Talent Solutions Manager at RTG Medical, where she spearheaded the development and launch of the company’s first Learning Management System, achieving remarkable engagement rates and boosting internal promotions by 70%. Kristina is adept in instructional design, project management, and organizational change, with a strong focus on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science from Iowa State University and is a certified Master Instructional Designer.
Kristina's contributions have been recognized with awards such as the ATD Nebraska Instructional Design Trailblazer of the Year and the Operations MVP Diamond Award at RTG Medical. She is an active member of professional organizations like ATD and the Omaha Organizational Development Network, and she volunteers extensively, currently serving on the ATD Nebraska Board.
Valentina Pribble
Valentina Pribble is currently a Learning & Development Manager at Concorde Career Colleges. This role grants her the opportunity to support all aspects of individual growth and development at Concorde. Her educational background includes an M.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Seattle Pacific University and a B.A. in Psychology from Northwest University.
From a young age, Valentina admired her aunt's role as a high school teacher and aspired to do the same. Overtime, she also developed a strong passion for helping others and briefly considered the traditional psychology path of becoming a therapist. After being exposed to an industrial and organizational course in undergraduate studies, she became inspired to marry the two passions, teaching and helping people develop, by entering the corporate learning field. Valentina enjoys the creativity of instructional design, the opportunity to connect with others through facilitation, and consulting with key stakeholders to identify learning needs.
Valentina enjoys spending time with her husband and almost 4 year old daughter and activities such as camping, hiking, board games, and disc golf.
Jenni Stone
Jenni Stone brings over two decades of HR and talent development expertise across healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality. As Manager of Training & Development at Soleo Health, she leads with a passion for creating impactful, learner-centered programs that drive performance and leadership growth across a distributed workforce.
Known for her high energy, creative approach, and a touch of rockstar flair, Jenni is a dynamic presence on stage and in the workplace. She combines real-world insight with a deep commitment to cultivating engaging learning experiences that challenge the status quo.
Originally from Tampa Bay and now based in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, Jenni is anything but conventional. She’s a motorcycle rider, singer, and proud grandmother who believes in bringing your whole, authentic self to every professional space.
Paul Venderley
Paul is an instructional designer with previous experience in utilities, manufacturing, and education industries. He's curious about how people learn, believing that when learners are curious, they're more open, more motivated, and more likely to grow. Outside of work, Paul stays inspired by connecting with other learning professionals through his local ATD chapter, where he's had the chance to explore marketing, communications, and leadership. His two curious boys — twins — keep him on his toes the rest of the time.