Gina Benedict brings nearly 25 years of hands-on leadership in HR, talent strategy, and organizational transformation to her engaging and insightful talks. A long-time advocate of the Deming philosophy, Gina began teaching the Institute’s 2.5-day seminar in 2016 and continues to lead sessions with clarity, warmth, and real-world relevance.

As Vice President of Employee Experience at Tompkins Financial Corporation, Gina helps shape the culture, leadership, and employee engagement strategies of a publicly traded financial institution serving communities across New York and Pennsylvania. She speaks at conferences and partners with boards and executives, offering insights on systems thinking in HR, leadership development, succession planning, talent retention, and how AI is transforming workforce strategy. Gina’s cross-industry experience—from Fortune 50 companies to startups—gives her a unique lens on driving meaningful change through people, purpose, and process.