Date & Time
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Name
Plenary Session: Applying the Keynote: Real‑World Strategies for Trust‑Based Compliance
Speakers
Ryan Meade, University of Oxford
Ms. Naomi Schrag, Columbia University in the City of New York
Sheryl Vacca RN, MS, CCEP-F, CCEP-I, CHC-F, CHPC, Vacca Consulting LLC
Moderator: Janet Leppala, Eastern Michigan University
Ms. Naomi Schrag, Columbia University in the City of New York
Sheryl Vacca RN, MS, CCEP-F, CCEP-I, CHC-F, CHPC, Vacca Consulting LLC
Moderator: Janet Leppala, Eastern Michigan University
Description
This plenary brings together experienced leaders Sheryl Vacca, Ryan Meade, and Naomi Schrag for a practical, engaging conversation that builds on the keynote’s central themes. The panel will explore how compliance professionals can strengthen trust, encourage early communication, and model fair, collaborative practices across their institutions. Drawing on decades of real‑world experience, the speakers will discuss everyday behaviors that shape organizational culture, the influence of “tone from the middle,” and strategies for supporting researchers and staff before issues escalate. Participants will gain concrete, actionable insights for applying the keynote’s ideas within their own programs and teams.