Meet Our Speakers

From Corporate America to Entrepreneur

Geri Ximenez-Fujitani - Founder and President of Fujitani Consulting

Geri Ximenez-Fujitani is the visionary founder and president of Fujitani Consulting, the leading legal recruiting and staffing firm in the greater Sacramento area. With over two decades of experience in the legal recruiting industry, Geri has built a reputation for excellence, trust, and unparalleled expertise.

Geri’s journey began in San Francisco, where she honed her skills under the guidance of a top Bay Area recruiting veteran. Her passion for the legal industry and desire to make a meaningful impact led her back to Sacramento, where she established her own firm. Under her leadership, Fujitani Consulting has grown into a powerhouse, now serving clients across California and the Pacific Northwest.

Geri’s background includes building legal teams for one of North America’s largest firms, recruiting top talent for a diverse range of organizations, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Her deep understanding of her clients' needs and unwavering commitment to their success has made her a trusted partner in the industry.

Fujitani Consulting’s achievements have been widely recognized, including being named one of the Sacramento Business Journal's Fastest Growing Companies in 2022 and 2023. The firm was also featured in the Sacramento Business Journal's Book of Lists for growth by a minority-owned business in 2019, 2020, 2021 2022, 2023. Additionally, Geri was nominated for the NAWBO Woman Business Woman of the Year award in 2018.

As a certified woman- and minority-owned business leader, Geri is dedicated to providing exceptional service to both clients and candidates. Her winning formula combines experience, expertise, and a relentless focus on customer satisfaction, making Fujitani Consulting the go-to resource for legal talent.

Lauren Jones
CEO - Leap Advisory Partners

A staffing industry titan, workforce innovation architect, and fierce champion for female leadership. As Founder and CEO of Leap Advisory Partners, she's transformed the company into a powerhouse of digital transformation and workforce solutions. With a team of experts in business process and automation, Lauren guides organizations through technological evolution. A sought-after speaker and co-author of "Together We Rise," she's recognized among LinkedIn's Inspiring Women and top industry influencers. Lauren's impact extends beyond business, supporting community organizations and balancing her professional life with passions for road racing and goat farming in Elk Grove, California.  For inquiries reach out to: lauren@leapadvisorypartners.com

Myla Ramos
Co-Founder - SearchPros

As an immigrant, Myla Ramos co-founded SearchPros in pursuit of the American dream, with humble beginnings, she was instrumental in growing SearchPros into 41 States and 6 Countries globally.
Recognized as one of SIA’s 100 Most Influential People in Staffing – Myla has steered SearchPros through significant transformation expanding from a local recruiting firm to a key player in supporting workforce Management for Federal Contractors and Federal and State and Local government sectors nationwide.  Under her leadership, SearchPros has not only maintained a stable and experienced workforce—with 50% of internal staff having over 10 years of tenure—but also achieved numerous accolades including the Best Places to Work (SIA, Business Journal & INC500), Most Admired CEO (Business Journal), and the Wise Women Award (National Association of Women Owned Businesses). These achievements reflect her commitment to fostering a supportive and innovative work environment while driving sustained growth and success
n’s Empowerment and the Sacramento Area Human Resources Association.

Preet Kuar
CEO & Executive Recruiter
Pacific Staffing & Pacific ExecSearch

Preet Kuar is the CEO and Executive Recruiter at Pacific Staffing and Pacific ExecSearch, leading a team of six across Northern California. With 12 years at Pacific Staffing, she established a successful Executive Search division and oversees staffing services. Under her leadership, the firms have earned multiple Forbes accolades as top executive search and staffing firms.

Preet has 12 years of prior experience recruiting across Finance & Accounting, HR, Operations, and Technical roles, with a strong network spanning various industries. A San Francisco State University graduate, she has been honored with the Women Who Mean Business award and named one of Sacramento Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs for 2024. She has also served on boards for Women’s Empowerment and the Sacramento Area Human Resources Association.

Assert Yourself-The Power of Learning "How" to Speak Up for Yourself, Your Position and Your Purpose

Laticia Action Jackson
Business Manager - Global Staffing
GPS|Global Procurement Services

Laticia “Action” Jackson is a Fitness Olympian, Women’s Health & Personal Development Expert, U.S. Air Force veteran, survivor of domestic violence, and CEO of N-Powered Coaching Academy. Known for her dynamic and transformative approach, Jackson is a 13-time self-published author and sought-after speaker featured on NBC News, Fox 40, ABC 10, and Seattle’s King 5.

Her transformative journey began after surviving a near-fatal domestic violence attack at 29. Struggling with depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide, she chose to confront her trauma rather than remain silent. This decision led her to a mission of helping women and girls heal from past trauma, overcome obstacles, and achieve economic independence.

Over the past 15 years, Jackson has shared her message on military bases, at-risk high schools, corporate settings like Microsoft, and faith-based organizations, addressing issues such as domestic violence, women’s health, health equity, equal pay, and women’s leadership. Through her work, she aims to ignite passion and purpose in her audience, challenging them to face their pain and transform it into a source of strength and purpose.

Customer Perspective Panel: Bridging the Gap Between Expectations and Experience

Pamela Randall
Business Manager - Global Staffing
GPS|Global Procurement Services

Pamela is the Global Staffing Category Manager at Applied Materials, overseeing strategy, spend management, and supplier engagement for the global contingent workforce program of over 8,000 people.

With extensive experience in workforce solutions, she has successfully led strategies for top recruitment and labor outsourcing firms, regional operations, and large-scale workforce programs, and advises global organizations on talent solutions.

A strong advocate for women's advancement, Pamela mentors through programs like We Reboot and The Mom Project, leads Applied’s Black Employee Network, and promotes workplace inclusivity. She also participates in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk to support breast cancer research.

Kim Thomas
Senior Talent Acquisition Leader and Career Coach

Kim Thomas is a seasoned TA leader with a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams within leading tech companies. With a specialization in engineering, corporate, and college recruiting, she has a deep understanding of the talent acquisition landscape.

Passionate about developing talent, Kim is also a dedicated career coach, guiding individuals on their career exploration journey and providing expert advice on effective interview techniques. Beyond her professional pursuits, she is committed to giving back to the community and volunteers her time to teach youth valuable career skills.

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Cris Robinson
Director, Contingent Workforce Program at LinkedIn

Cris Robinson is the Director, Contingent Workforce Program at LinkedIn. Cris began her career in extended workforce talent at Volt Services Group as a Regional Manager and later transitioned to the MSP space with Magnit, where she expanded Symantec’s extended workforce footprint into five countries over four years. In 2014, Cris moved to the client side with LinkedIn.

At LinkedIn, Cris owns the global Contingent Workforce Program strategy, implementing innovative solutions to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness that has allowed the organization to grow to over 10,000 extended workers.
Recognized as an industry leader, Cris received the SIA Game Changer award in 2023. They serve as a board member for California Staffing Professionals and are a culture champion at LinkedIn, demonstrating a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace. Cris has a proven track record of building cross-functional partnerships to drive program initiatives and deliver exceptional results.