Dr. Ernesto Escobedo
Former EEOC Mediator and President SA SHRM
Mediation - How To!
This presentation will cover mediation strategies, dos and dont's, process, tips for success, getting past impasse, ZOPA, BATNA, and other useful tips. In his work experience, Ernesto has learned to practice the elements of Emotional Intelligence, by Daniel Goleman.
By way of background, Ernesto served as President of San Antonio SHRM 2023 and other leadership roles.
In his 30-year professional career at EEOC, Ernesto worked as a Federal Investigator, Mediator, and Supervisor. Today, Ernesto provides training in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADA, ADEA, EPA, mediation, and conflict resolution. Also, Ernesto is an adjunct faculty at several universities in San Antonio, Texas.
Throughout his 30 years of federal government service, Ernesto received awards and recognitions, including from the President of the United States of America, US Congress, and Federal Executive Association. Prior to EEOC, Ernesto worked for the US Air Force, Wells Fargo Banks, and Honeywell, Inc. Ernesto has a BBA with Honors in Business Management, MBA in Business Administration, a PhD in Organization and Management - Business, and JD law degree executive program. Further, he is certified, SPHR, SHRM-SCP.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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Keys to a Relevant and Effective HR Strategy
Hong V Miller
Chief Human Capital Officer, U.S Army Futures Command
Ms. Hong Miller currently serves as the Chief Human Capital Officer for Army Futures Command in Austin, TX. She has worked in Human Resources management across the Department of Defense for over 35 years, leading strategic human resource management, developing and implementing employment and compensation policy, conducting workforce shaping through major resource reductions and reorganizations, and delivering operational human resource functions.
She will share her perspective on garnering value through strategic HR management. HR leaders must shift from the mindset of transactional service providers to strategic partners. Operating on the principle that people are the foundation of every organization, HR’s role of strategically managing people programs is pertinent to organizational success.
HR + SAFETY CONGRESS
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Christopher Espinoza
Creating Lasting Culture
How do we create lasting culture change in our workplaces and communities? It’s not about grand initiatives or top-down mandates—it’s about the small, everyday moments that shape how we work and connect. In this discussion, we’ll explore how individual behavior change and habit formation at scale can transform teamwork, synergy, and a true culture of belonging. By focusing on the moments that matter—how we listen, give feedback, include others, and show up—we can drive meaningful, lasting change. Small shifts lead to big impact. Are you ready to be part of the movement?
Angela Hendrix
Owner of ONSI Group
Employment Classifications
Hill Country Human Resource Management Association is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.
