Public Sector Workforce Summit 2026

Laura Ullrich

Director of Economic Research, Indeed

Laura Ullrich is Director of Economic Research in North America at the Indeed Hiring Lab. Prior to joining Indeed, Laura served as a Senior Regional Economist and Senior Manager at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, primarily focused on research related to higher education and workforce dynamics. For over a decade, Laura was an economics professor and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs at Winthrop University. Her research interests include higher education, community college policy, labor participation, and the economic impact of local development. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Georgia and a master’s and doctorate in Economics from the University of Tennessee.

Matthew Jensen

Senior Director of Government Relations and Public Policy, Indeed

Matthew Jensen is Global Head of Government Relations and Public Policy at Indeed, focusing on digital and workforce policy including artificial intelligence, platform responsibility, workforce development, and skills-first hiring. He helps shape initiatives that leverage AI and labor market data to inform evidence-based policymaking and improve job matching and worker mobility. Matthew serves as Vice Chair and board member of Internet Works and previously held senior leadership and legislative roles in the U.S. government and at leading technology companies. He holds a Master’s in International Business and Policy from Georgetown University.

Trevor Schechter

Global Client Insights Manager, Indeed

Trevor Schechter is an Associate Manager for Indeed’s Global Client Insights team dedicated to supporting Public Sector employers. He has worked as a data analyst for over 15 years as a consultant and in-house data specialist and has supported a wide range of clients, including Walmart, Montefiore Medical Group, Colgate-Palmolive, Spectrum, PepsiCo, and FedEx. In his current role, he informs and improves hiring strategy at the State level while supporting his team’s analyses for Federal and Municipal clients as part of the Public Sector Strategy organization. He holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Chicago and a Master’s Degree in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences from Columbia University.

Jacqueline Sandoval

Global Client Insights Senior Strategist, Indeed

Jacqueline Sandoval is a Senior Strategist on the Global Client Insights team at Indeed, where she partners with city and county Public Sector clients to translate labor market data into actionable strategy. She began her career at Indeed nearly 11 years ago as a Client Success Specialist before transitioning to the strategy and insights team, where she has since focused on solving client challenges through data-driven analysis. Jacqueline’s work centers on helping public sector leaders understand hiring trends and market shifts to guide recruitment strategy across their regions and industries. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of San Francisco.

Matt Sargent

Global Client Insights Senior Strategist, Indeed

Matt Sargent is a Senior Strategist on the Global Client Insights team at Indeed, where he leads the Federal side of the Public Sector business. He began his career in Finance before joining Indeed eight years ago. During his tenure, he served as an Account Manager for several years before transitioning into his current role on the Strategy and Insights team. He currently leads strategy for the largest Federal agencies, including the DHS, DOD, DOJ, DOT, and OPM. In this capacity, he leverages data-driven insights to help government partners optimize their talent acquisition strategies and navigate complex hiring landscapes. He holds a B.A. in Accounting and a B.A. in Finance from Fairfield University.

Emily Parmelee

Senior Director of U.S. Public Sector Sales, Indeed

Emily Parmelee is Senior Director of U.S. Public Sector Sales at Indeed, where she leads the teams and strategy serving federal, state, local, and education employers across the country. During her 15+ years at Indeed, Emily has worked with some of the nation’s largest and most complex employers to navigate evolving workforce challenges and modernize how they attract and hire talent.

Emily is passionate about helping public sector leaders navigate a changing labor market and compete for talent. She works closely with government and education organizations to use workforce insights and innovative recruitment strategies to attract talent and build stronger, more resilient workforces.

Traci J. Deshazor

Secretary of Administration, Commonwealth of Virginia

Traci J. Deshazor serves as Virginia’s Secretary of Administration, bringing extensive experience across state and local government and federal intergovernmental affairs. Previously, she served as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services for the City of Richmond, overseeing a six-agency portfolio of more than 1,000 employees, and as the city’s first Chief Equity Officer. Deshazor has also served as Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth and Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for Virginia. Throughout her career, she has focused on strengthening public institutions, modernizing government operations, and improving how government delivers services to communities across the Commonwealth.

Timothy R. Hogues

Commissioner, New York State Department of Civil Service

Timothy R. Hogues serves as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Civil Service and President of the New York State Civil Service Commission. Appointed in 2022, he leads efforts supporting New York’s public workforce and civil service system. Previously, Hogues served as Personnel Commissioner for Erie County, where he oversaw workforce services supporting more than 130 appointing authorities and approximately 24,000 employees. His responsibilities included recruitment, selection, hiring, employee development, and retention across local government and school districts. Hogues has held several other public service leadership roles and brings experience spanning government administration, workforce management, and private-sector operations.

Nicholas Hermes

Deputy Commissioner and Chief Human Resources Officer, Connecticut Department of Administrative Services

Nicholas Hermes serves as Deputy Commissioner and Chief Human Resources Officer for the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, where he leads Statewide Human Resource Management. In this role, he helps oversee the human resources functions that support Connecticut’s state workforce, including talent solutions, HR business partnerships, benefits and leave administration, learning and development, HR information systems, and workforce policy. As part of the Department of Administrative Services leadership team, Hermes supports the state’s efforts to strengthen and modernize workforce management across agencies. His work sits at the intersection of human resources strategy, talent management, workforce operations, and effective delivery of public services.

Neil Costa

CEO & Founder, HireClix

Neil Costa, Founder & CEO of HireClix, has 25+ years of experience in digital marketing, e-commerce and recruitment marketing businesses with success driving marketing, strategic alliances, sales, and business development. Neil is a proven entrepreneur and leader, having grown the company over the past 15 years, building various service teams and expanding the business to better serve the talent acquisition market. He has a strong depth of knowledge managing the return on investment and the P&L impact of recruiting investments on businesses, along with extensive experience leading marketing, sales and customer service teams. He is also an experienced public speaker, leading industry discussions across recruitment marketing, recruiting analytics and employer branding topics. Neil is passionate about the future of digital marketing, recruitment advertising, employer branding, and the candidate experience and understanding how all of these impact the talent acquisition marketplace.

Scott Ryan

Chief Revenue Officer, HireClix

Scott Ryan has spent 25 years pioneering online recruitment solutions for Fortune 500 companies, ambitious start-ups, and Federal Government agencies alike. He entered the recruitment space when online job boards were still a novel idea, and has since guided organizations through the industry’s ongoing evolution, helping shape recruitment technology as it grew up around him. As one of the founders of HireClix, Scott remains a driving force on its leadership team, championing the client-first focus on exceptional service and measurable value that defines the company’s culture.

Colin MacInnes

Chief of Marketing, U.S. Coast Guard

Colin MacInnes serves as Chief of Marketing for the U.S. Coast Guard, supporting the service’s efforts to attract and engage the next generation of talent. His work with Coast Guard Recruiting Command includes advancing recruiting marketing, brand awareness, and outreach strategies designed to connect prospective applicants with opportunities to serve. MacInnes has contributed to major recruiting initiatives, including the development and launch of the Coast Guard’s updated recruiting brand and marketing campaign. His work focuses on strengthening awareness of the Coast Guard and using modern marketing approaches to support the service’s evolving recruiting and workforce needs.

Steve Wells

Vice President of PMO and Operations, DLT Solutions

Steve Wells is Vice President, PMO & Operations at DLT Solutions, where he leads cross-functional operations supporting growth, efficiency, and success across the public sector technology market. A retired U.S. Army Captain, Steve served 26 years in the military and brings extensive leadership experience focused on mission execution, accountability, and team development. With more than a decade at DLT Solutions, he works closely with executive leadership to strengthen operations, partner engagement, and strategic initiatives while building high-performing teams.

Gracie Bayliss

Section Chief, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Gracie Bayliss serves as Section Chief of the Talent Acquisition and Placement Section within the FBI’s Human Resources Division, leading recruitment, staffing, and workforce planning programs. Previously, she led enterprise-wide initiatives involving performance reporting, resource allocation, and organizational strategy. She also founded the Facilitation As A Service Team, which has delivered more than 100 sessions for executives, Field Offices, and international partners. Bayliss received the FBI Director’s Award for Excellence in Leadership in 2024. She holds an Executive Certificate in Facilitation from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from The George Washington University.

Andrew Lamkay

Deputy Assistant Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Andrew Lamkay serves as Deputy Assistant Director and Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer of the FBI’s Human Resources Division. He leads recruitment, staffing, workforce planning, human capital analytics and technology, and financial management programs. Previously, Lamkay held leadership roles across the FBI’s Inspection, Finance and Facilities, Resource Planning, Information, and Technology divisions. His responsibilities included overseeing major budgets, staffing levels, enterprise resource initiatives, data analytics, and technology improvements. Before joining the FBI, he spent more than six years in human capital consulting. Lamkay holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and an MBA from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.

Trey Hodgkins

Vice President, Acquisition and Business Policy, Professional Services Council (PSC)

Trey Hodgkins is Vice President for Acquisition & Business Policy at the Professional Services Council, where he focuses on issues affecting technology and services providers contracting with the public sector. He has more than 40 years of experience across federal, state, and local government, with extensive expertise in public sector contracting and procurement policy. Trey serves as a Director of the Procurement Round Table and has held leadership and advisory roles with the National Defense Industrial Association and DHS. He is a recipient of the Fed 100 Award for his work on IT procurement reform.

Kirsten Albano

Director of Enterprise Sales, Indeed

Kirsten Albano is a Director of Enterprise Sales at Indeed, where she leads teams supporting federal, state, local, and education employers across the country. With more than 15 years of experience in sales, account management, and talent acquisition, Kirsten has spent much of her career at Indeed helping large and complex organizations navigate their most critical workforce challenges.Kirsten is passionate about helping public sector organizations modernize how they attract and hire talent. She works closely with government and education leaders to understand their unique workforce needs, leverage labor market insights, and develop recruitment strategies that help them compete for talent and build stronger, more resilient workforces.