The Green Room
Uncover the opportunities of AI
Wednesday, August 28th | 12-1 p.m. CT Virtual
According to a Forbes Advisor survey, 64% of businesses expect AI to increase productivity. For many, it’s gone past the expectation phase and become a reality. Join April Schmaltz, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Iowa, for a conversation with her guests, Chris Snider of Drake University and Jo Ellen Whitney of Dentons Davis Brown. The group will discuss: Register today for this free virtual event on Wednesday, August 28, at 12 p.m. CT.
Join us for the next Delta Dental of Iowa Green Room, “Uncover the opportunities of AI.” This virtual session will dive into artificial intelligence in the workplace and beyond. Learn how to foster employees’ confidence in AI and open up new opportunities for your business.
Chris Snider is an associate professor at Drake University in Des Moines. He teaches social media, multimedia and digital media courses to both undergrad and graduate students. Chris teaches workshops and gives presentations on topics ranging from Social Media Strategy to Personal Branding to Generative AI.
Prior to joining Drake, Chris was a journalist in Baltimore, St. Louis and Des Moines. He moved to Des Moines in 2005 to start Juice magazine. Chris lives in West Des Moines with his wife Laura and three kids.
Jo Ellen primarily practices in the areas of employment and health law. As the current chair of the firm’s Employment Law and Labor Relations Department, she brings 30 years of practical experience to business planning, discipline, and termination issues for employers. Her work includes representation of employers before various administrative agencies including the EEOC, ICRC, OCR, DOL, and OSHA.
She frequently provides her clients with on-site training for all levels of employees and is a highly sought-after presenter on labor and health law issues. Jo Ellen is AV® Preeminent™ rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized by Chambers USA, Great Plains Super Lawyers, and The Best Lawyers in America© for her work. Jo Ellen was admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court Bar in March 2018.
April Schmaltz is the President and CEO for Delta Dental of Iowa. As a leading health carrier, Delta Dental provides dental, vision, legal, life and caregiving benefits to more than 1.6 million members. With a mission to improve the health and smiles of the people we serve, April leads with passion to deliver on this promise to our customers and communities.
April has been with Delta Dental since 2014, leading sales, marketing and product development. With more than 25 years of experience in executive leadership, strategy, and new business growth, April has held a variety of executive leadership roles in the health care and financial services industries. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Mary’s University and a Master of Business Administration from Iowa State University.
In addition, April serves on numerous professional and community boards and councils including Healthiest State Initiative, EveryStep, and the Global Insurance Accelerator.
President and CEO Delta Dental of Iowa
President and CEO Delta Dental of Iowa
President and CEO Delta Dental of Iowa
President and CEO Delta Dental of Iowa
Host | Jeff Russell
President and CEO
Delta Dental of Iowa
Host | Chris Snider
Associate Professor
Drake University
Jo Ellen Whitney
Attorney
Dentons Davis Brown
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