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Manny Lamarre, Founder, Speaker, & Blogger
Manny Lamarre is an experienced senior public sector executive with over 15 years of experience designing and scaling innovative workforce development initiatives across the nonprofit, local, state, and federal sectors. As the Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA), he was instrumental in shaping policies that address emerging workforce challenges to the future of work. Manny led the U.S. delegation at the International Labor Conference in Geneva, where his recommendations on apprenticeship strategies were adopted by nearly 120 countries. His leadership in managing billions in investments for workforce development programs across four offices has significantly impacted sectors such as healthcare, technology/cybersecurity, education – directly benefiting thousands of workers and employers nationwide.
A recognized expert in public policy and a strategic leader, Manny has consistently sought to align workforce systems with education and economic strategies. His role in leading the U.S. Department of Labor’s response to the President’s Executive Order on AI and apprenticeships stands as a testament to his ability to drive systemic change at the intersection of technology and workforce policy. Manny’s impact is not just at the federal level but extends to state-level achievements as well. While serving as the Founding Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation in Nevada and the Governor’s designee on the state workforce board, he led successful initiatives that expanded career pathways, credentials of value, and apprenticeships that resulted in a 45% increase in apprentices, led and supported half-a-dozen legislation signed into law, and authored groundbreaking reports that aligned labor market data with state goals. He also led the design, strategy, and submission of the Nevada 2016 WIOA State Plan and the 2018 plan modifications.
Throughout his career, Manny has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to leveraging his expertise to support young people and older workers seeking to upskill while fostering collaboration between policymakers, educators, and industry leaders. A thought leader, speaker, and policy advisor, he regularly speaks at national and international forums.
Education Background
M.Ed. - Harvard Graduate School of Education
B.A. - Wittenberg University
Certificate in Educational Leadership & Management, Georgetown University, McCourt School of Public Policy
Visiting Fellow for Research & Workforce Analytics
Esther Jean, Workforce Analytics Wiz
Dr. Esther L. Jean is an accomplished research analyst, business scholar, and educator, currently serving as a People Analytics Researcher for Google. She is recognized for her ability to drive data-informed decision-making, using predictive models to enhance organizational design, productivity, and employee sentiment. Dr. Jean’s work fosters strategic partnerships across cross-functional teams and enables senior leaders to make impactful, evidence-based decisions. Her proficiency in mixed-methods research and statistical software like R, SQL, and Mplus allows her to bridge data insights with practical business solutions.
Dr. Jean's research has been published in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Applied Psychology; Journal of Organizational Behavior; Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, Human Performance; and Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Business and Management, highlighting her expertise in research methods and organizational studies. Dr. Jean's unique blend of academic and industry experience positions her as a leading expert in optimizing organizational performance and employee engagement.
Education Background
Ph.D. - University of Texas at Arlington
M.Ed. - University of Georgia
B.S.C. - University of Miami
