Lindsey Pollak is a New York Times bestselling author, international speaker and often described as a “generational translator.” As a speaker and consultant for more than 350 of the world’s top corporations, law firms and universities, Lindsey is the leading global expert on succeeding in the multigenerational workplace.
Currently a visiting fellow at NYU Stern School of Business, Lindsey is the author of four career and workplace advice books, including The Remix: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace.
Her audiences and clients have included leading organizations across industries, such as: Aetna, GE, Google, Goldman Sachs, Estee Lauder Companies, Latham & Watkins, Procter & Gamble, Skadden, MIT, Stanford, and Wharton. Her insights have appeared in numerous media outlets including the TODAY Show, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and the Harvard Business Review.
In 2020, Lindsey was named to the Thinkers50 Radar List, which honors the top global management thinkers whose work is shaping the future of how organizations are managed and led.
In her philanthropic work, Lindsey serves as a member of the Global Council of Junior Achievement Worldwide and Vice Chair of the Board for FourBlock, a non-profit that supports U.S. veteran career transition.
Currently based in New York City, Lindsey is a graduate of Yale University and a proud member of Generation X.
In this session, veteran technology journalist Ina Fried will join Shawn VanDerziel, NACE President + CEO, for a candid interview on the growing role of AI. Drawing on decades of experience covering the biggest shifts in technology, Ina will share insights on how AI is reshaping work, decision-making, and professional practice—what’s hype, what’s real, and what leaders need to understand now to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Ina is a 25-year veteran of Silicon Valley coverage. In her current role she is a co-author of the daily Axios AI+ newsletter and host of its AI+ Summits, held in New York, San Francisco and Washington DC. She is also a contributor to NPR’s Here & Now, where she appears regularly to talk about AI. Ina also frequently appears in other print and broadcast outlets. Before Axios, Ina covered the mobile industry for Re/code and AllThingsD and was the co-producer of the Code/Mobile and D: Dive into Mobile conferences. Before that she spent a decade at CNET where she covered, among other things, Microsoft and Apple.
She is a past vice president and national board member of NLGJA: The LGBT Journalists Association. Upon retirement from the NLGJA National Board at the 2008 NLGJA national convention in Washington, DC, Fried was honored with both a Distinguished Service Award and a Women’s Distinguished Service Award and in 2016 was inducted into the LGBT Journalists Hall of Fame. Ina graduated from Miami University in Ohio.
Shola Richards is the CEO and Founder of Go Together Global®, the best-selling author of the award-winning book Civil Unity, and the host of The Kindness Extremist Podcast. Most of all, Shola is leading a worldwide movement to change the world based on how we treat each other at work. His tireless international efforts to make the world a kinder place from San Juan to Singapore have earned him the well-deserved nickname, “Brother Teresa.”
As a speaker, Shola has shared his transformative message with Fortune 500 companies such as Google and Microsoft, with major media such as the TODAY Show and CBS Mornings, and in his greatest honor to date, in September 2021, he was invited to testify in front of the United States House of Representatives on Capitol Hill to share his expert recommendations on how to bring more civility to Congress.
Join NACE CEO Shawn VanDerziel in conversation with bestselling author and workplace expert Lindsey Pollak for a timely discussion on the future of working together in today’s multi-generational workplace. As workplace expectations continue to evolve, organizations and professionals alike are navigating new approaches to communication, collaboration, leadership, and career success across generations.
Through this engaging keynote interview, Shawn and Lindsey will explore shifting workplace norms, evolving expectations, and practical strategies for building stronger working relationships in an increasingly dynamic world of work. Whether you work on campus with students, within workforce development, in talent acquisition, or somewhere in between, you’ll gain actionable insights for fostering connection, collaboration, and success across generations.
Shawn VanDerziel is the President & Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the foremost source of information on the transition from college to career.
As a leading voice on the employment of the college educated and advocate for equitable outcomes for all students, VanDerziel is featured regularly as an industry expert in both traditional and digital media and is a sought-after speaker on a range of topics, including internships, hiring, career readiness, and trends in the workforce and college job market. He also represents NACE as a member of the DOL’s Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN) Inclusion@Work Leadership Council and the Washington Higher Education Secretariat.
Prior to joining the NACE staff, VanDerziel served on the NACE Board of Directors as a board member, vice president, and president (2008 – 2011). In 2014, he was inducted into the NACE Academy of Fellows in recognition of his contributions to the profession.
VanDerziel was previously the chief human resources officer for the Field Museum and served as chief of staff. Earlier roles included a corporate recruiting management position with Norrell Corporation on behalf of fortune 500 clients and a position in higher education as associate director of student enrollment at National- Louis University. VanDerziel is a graduate of Michigan State University, holds his senior professional in human resources (SPHR) certification through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI), and is a senior certified professional (SHRM-SCP) through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
