Geri Laskus-Barends serves as the Director of Rhythm Innovation’s Safety Risk Center of Excellence, where she collaborates with customers on their safety transformation journey by bringing in best practices and technology. Prior to Rhythm, she led the EHS function for US and Canada with responsibility for over 20 manufacturing sites and greater than 3,500 employees. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Delaware and an MBA from Villanova University.
Dr. Jessica Jannaman is the Director of EHS & Sustainability at TE Connectivity, with extensive leadership experience in environmental health, safety, and quality across the automotive and manufacturing sectors. She holds a Doctor of Education and a Master’s in Safety Management, and is a certified Lean Black Belt. Dr. Jannaman actively contributes to professional organizations, serving on boards such as the Michigan Safety Conference and the American Society of Safety Professionals, and supports Oakland University as an adjunct professor and advisory board chair.