November 12-13, 2025 | Grand hyatt resort | Deer Valley, Utah

FUEL A MOVEMENT

Businesses have the power to reshape the talent ecosystem from the inside out.

Attend the Summit

September 5 is the deadline to express interest!

Featured Speaker

Government and Workforce

Governor Spencer Cox of Utah brings a systems-level perspective on unlocking regional human potential. From launching the One Utah Health Collaborative to partnering with NVIDIA on AI workforce training, he'll share actionable strategies for fueling growth by maximizing the potential of entire communities and industries.

Featured Speakers

Happiness and Purpose

NYT Bestselling Author and Atlantic Columnist

  • Arthur C. Brooks is the Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor of the Practice of Public and Nonprofit Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership, happiness, and social entrepreneurship. He is also a columnist at The Atlantic, where he writes the popular “How to Build a Life” column. Brooks is the author of 13 books, including the 2023 #1 New York Times bestseller Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier with co-author Oprah Winfrey, and the 2022 #1 New York Times bestseller From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life. He speaks to audiences all around the world about human happiness, and works to raise well-being within private companies, universities, public agencies, and community organizations.

    Brooks began his career as a classical French hornist, leaving college at 19, touring and recording in the United States and Spain. In his late twenties, while still performing, he returned to school, earning a BA through distance learning. At 31, he left music and earned an MPhil and PhD in public policy analysis from the Rand Graduate School, during which time he worked as an analyst for the Rand Corporation’s Project Air Force, performing military operations research analysis. Brooks then spent the next 10 years as a university professor, primarily at Syracuse University, where he taught economics and nonprofit management, and published 60 peer-reviewed articles and several books, including the textbook “Social Entrepreneurship” (2008). In 2009, Brooks became the president of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) in Washington, DC, one of the world’s most influential think tanks. Over the following decade, he was selected as one of Fortune Magazine’s “50 World’s Greatest Leaders” and was awarded seven honorary doctorates.

    Originally from Seattle, Brooks currently lives outside of Boston, with his wife, who is a native of Barcelona. They have three adult children

Government and Workforce

  • Gov. Spencer J. Cox is a husband, father, farmer, recovering attorney, and Utah’s 18th governor. He also served as the 2023-2024 chairman of the National Governors Association, opens in a new tab.

    Gov. Cox has a long track record of public service, serving as a city councilmember, mayor, county commissioner and state legislator before being appointed as Utah’s lieutenant governor in 2013. He was sworn in as governor on Jan. 4, 2021.

    During his first term in office, Gov. Cox cut $1.1 billion in taxes, implemented landmark changes in water law, water conservation and infrastructure planning, locked in record funding for education and teachers, enacted universal school choice and secured funds for affordable housing. A long-time advocate for suicide prevention and mental health resources, he’s become a national voice on protecting youth from the harms of social media. He also signed early education and workforce program funding, launched the One Utah Health Collaborative, and expanded opportunities for women, diverse communities and those living in rural parts of the state.

    With a focus on solutions, Gov. Cox promotes respect in politics and innovation in government, works across party lines to find common ground and regularly participates in hands-on service projects. These elements were the foundation of his NGA Chair’s Initiative, “Disagree Better: Healthy Conflict for Better Policy.”, opens in a new tab

    A sixth-generation Utahn, Gov. Cox was born and raised in Fairview, a town of 1,200 in the center of the state. He met First Lady Abby Palmer Cox at age 16 and they married after he returned from serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico. He attended Snow College, Utah State University and the Washington and Lee University School of Law, then clerked for U.S. District Judge Ted Stewart and worked at a Salt Lake City law firm. Several years later, Gov. Cox and First Lady Cox moved back to Fairview to raise their four children – Gavin, Kaleb, Adam, and Emma Kate – on the family farm. The governor, first lady and Emma Kate currently reside in the Kearns Mansion, also known as the Governor’s Mansion, in Salt Lake City.

Governor of Utah

Business and Potential

Chairman of the Jordan Brand at Nike and Founder of JUMP

  • Named the first chairman of the Jordan Brand Advisory Board in January 2019, Larry Miller led Michael Jordan’s $200-million basketball shoe company to become a $4-billion athletic apparel global powerhouse. After helping found the Jordan Brand at Nike in 1999, he was president of the Portland Trailblazers from 2007 to 2012 and has served in leadership and advocacy roles for the Urban League, Junior Achievement, and Self Enhancement, Inc.

    One of the most successful Black businessmen in the country today, Miller's journey started in the streets of West Philly in the 1960s. He wound up in jail more than once, especially as a teenager. But he immersed himself in the educational opportunities, eventually took advantage of a Pennsylvania state education-release program offered to incarcerated people, and was able to graduate with honors from Temple University.

    He shares his story in his memoir, "Jump: My Secret Journey from the Streets to the Boardroom." Co-authored with his daughter Laila Lacy, "Jump" is more than a rags-to-riches story — it's also a passionate appeal for criminal justice reform and expanded educational opportunities for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people across the United States. Drawing on his powerful personal story, as well as his vast and well-connected network, Miller is passionate about expanding opportunities and to provide inspiration for those who need hope.

The Human Potential Summit isn't just an event; it's an experience.

As the flagship gathering of the Human Potential Network, the Human Potential Summit is the launchpad for companies, workforce leaders, and education partners to ignite bold action, forge deep connections, and accelerate individual and collective work, unlocking business value through the power of human potential.

Hosted by Stand Together, Western Governors University, and Common Group, this invite-only event will take place at the picturesque Grand Hyatt Resort in Deer Valley, Utah, bringing together leaders united by a belief in human potential and a commitment to action.

DATE:

November 12-13
2025

The Summit will help companies drive ROI through talent transformation.

Action-Ori

Action
Orientation

The Summit prioritizes action— not just ideas. Leaders will engage in interactive workshops and collaborative problem-solving, leaving with practical solutions they can implement right away—and new partners to help drive a broader movement.

Collaboration Across Sectors

The Summit brings together companies, training providers, and ecosystem leaders who have achieved business value through human-centered talent strategies—breaking silos and seeding innovation through new partnerships, immersive experiences, and actionable solutions.

Access to the Human Potential Network

The Summit will set the foundation for the Human Potential Network, a year-round community of learning and doing—fueled by shared purpose, data-informed insights, and co-creating scalable models that enhance business performance and human progress.

Built for leaders inspiring change.

By bringing together early adopters, talent innovators, and problem-solvers from across industries, business leaders will collaborate with peers to accelerate talent transformation internally, while propelling broader national change. In doing so, the Summit will bring together:

  • Mission-driven CEOs championing new approaches to workforce development looking to scale strategies through collaboration and visibility

  • Chief Human Resource Officers and senior HR leaders advancing inclusive, human-centered talent strategies to maximize performance and competitiveness

  • Forward-thinking business and operations leaders driving tactical talent solutions to improve performance and unlock business value

  • Executives in philanthropy, education, government, and workforce development supporting business-led talent transformation through partnership, training, and regional initiatives

Apply to Attend
  • “Companies are going to win because of talent, not technology.”

    Aneesh Raman, Chief Economic Opportunity Officer, LinkedIn

  • “When you truly support people and give them agency, you get the best work out of them. Those employees are the hardest working, most loyal employees."

    Antong Lucky, Author and Activist

  • “When you start with the individual, and you make that self-determined mindset possible, you’re solving workforce gaps. That’s how you achieve generational and societal impact.”

    Scott Pulsipher, President, Western Governors University

When employees feel connected to purpose and empowered to leverage their unique talents, they don’t just thrive—they innovate, drive results, and fuel long-term growth.

Select Summit Speakers

ED O’BOYLE, GLOBAL PRACTICE LEADER, GALLUP

  • Ed O’Boyle oversees Gallup’s research and consulting practices. He ensures Gallup’s leading-edge science and discoveries drive the impact and performance of Gallup’s clients. Ed has been instrumental in developing many of the company’s consulting frameworks, including the Culture and B2B frameworks. He also spends time working as an executive adviser to several Gallup clients. 

    Before joining Gallup, Ed served in strategic leadership roles in brand management and innovation at Diageo, Barclays, Capital One and PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division. Ed earned his MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia.

Matt Joyce, Founder and partner, envoy

  • Matt Joyce is a founder and partner at Envoy, a social impact consulting firm with a practice dedicated to Fair Chance employment.  Matt has spent the past decade working with large companies and industry leaders to implement best-in-class HR practices and launch talent strategies to recruit, retain, and advance candidates with past convictions. Matt has also helped lead local and national Fair Chance employment initiatives such as the Second Chance Business Coalition and the Manufacturing Institute's Second Chance program.  Matt previously held leadership roles with the GreenLight Fund in Philadelphia and the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO). He holds a BA from Haverford College and an MPP from the Harvard Kennedy School.

kevin martin, chief research officer, i4cp

  • Kevin Martin is the chief research officer at the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp); the leading research firm focused on discovering the people practices that drive high-performance.

    In addition to guiding i4cp’s research agenda and deliverables, Kevin also advises corporate and human resources leadership teams on best- and next-practices in a broad range of topics that range from talent risk management and corporate culture, to human capital strategy and organizational agility. He also serves as executive sponsor of i4cp's distinguished Chief HR Officer Board.

    Kevin earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Boston University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of Dayton.

larry miller, Chairman of the Jordan Brand, Nike and Founder of JUMP

  • Larry Miller is the founder of the Justice & Upward Mobility Project (JUMP) and the current Chairman of the Jordan Brand Advisory Board, a division of Nike Inc. He has garnered international respect for his reputation of being an inspirational leader who understands how to build innovative, cultural and premium businesses in the world of sport and lifestyle establishing the standard for athletic luxury footwear and apparel.

    Miller was president of the Jordan Brand from 1999-2006 and again from 2012-2021. From 2006-2012 he served as President of the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers. Prior to joining Nike in 1997, Larry served as President for Jantzen, Inc., a Manager for Kraft General Foods, and Assistant Controller at Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc. His memoir, JUMP, My Secret Journey from the Streets to the Boardroom, was published by William Morrow/ HarperCollins in 2022. Co-authored with his daughter Laila Lacy, JUMP details Miller’s ascent from the streets of West Philadelphia to some of the highest distinctions of the corporate world.

Ken Oliver, president of jump

  • Ken Oliver is President of the Justice & Upward Mobility Project (JUMP), leading a national effort to build stronger, safer communities by leveraging sports, business, and entertainment to reshape narratives and expand access to education, employment, and economic mobility for justice-impacted people. He previously served as Chief Innovation Officer at The Just Trust, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at Checkr, Inc., and founding Executive Director of the Checkr Foundation, driving innovation, talent development, inclusive hiring, and public policy.

    Ken’s personal journey is a testament to resilience. After serving 24 years in prison, including nearly a decade in solitary confinement, he secured release in 2019 through a landmark civil rights lawsuit. He later co-founded a nonprofit that won $28.5 million from California to create the nation’s first residential technology training campus for justice-impacted adults. His thought leadership has been featured by The New York Times, Bloomberg, Forbes, Fast Company, and the World Economic Forum.

Meet the members of our Advisory Council who are helping shape the experience.

  • Byron Auguste, CEO and Co-Founder, Opportunity@Work

  • Kathryn Barajas, Regional Vice President, Talent Acquisition and Development, Hyatt

  • Caitlyn Brazill, President, Per Scholas

  • Patti Constantakis, Director of Opportunity, Walmart.org

  • Marcus Felder, Managing Director, Blackstone

  • Angela Jackson, CEO, Future Forward Institute

  • Matt Joyce, Partner, Envoy

  • John Lullen, Managing Executive of Marketplace Diversity Solutions, TEKsystems

  • Camye Mackey, Executive Vice President and Chief People, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Atlanta Hawks

  • Taylor McLemore, Chief Operating Officer, Tilt

  • Wes Parham, Vice President, Public Affairs, Pinnacol Assurance

  • Martin Ritter, CEO, Stadler Rail US

  • Harris Rollinger, Senior Program Manager, Opportunity Talent, KeHE

  • Lisa Schumacher, Director, Education Strategies & Workforce Policy, McDonald’s Corporation

  • Amy Volz, Director of Workforce Innovation, Trane Technologies

FOUnding Partners: