Christi Giffin | Slalom | Director, People Business Partnership | Moderator

Christi Giffin is a Director of People Business Partnership at Slalom, where she partners with business leaders to align people strategies with organization goals across multiple markets and teams. With more than 18 years of experience in Human Resources, talent development, leadership coaching, and change management, she is passionate about helping leaders grow, building inclusive cultures, and developing high-performing teams. 

Throughout her career, Christi has led leadership development programs, coached executives, guided organizational transformation efforts, and championed initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and belonging. She is an active leader within Slalom, serving on the leadership teams for the TOLA market, Central and East Regions, and is a member of the Global People Team’s Extended Leadership Team. A former co-lead of Slalom’s Dallas Women’s Leadership Network, Christi is committed to advancing women in leadership through mentorship, sponsorship, and creating opportunities for connection and growth. 

Anne Witherspoon | Harmony Bank | COO, EVP

Anne Witherspoon is the EVP-Chief Operating Officer at Harmony Bank.  She has multiple professional certifications including Project Management Professional, Certified Treasury Professional, Certified Change Management Professional, Senior HR Professional, and more.

Anne is the author of the award-winning book Unicorn Leadership:  Find your passion, achieve your goals, and realize your potential.  She is a professional keynote speaker and has been featured in multiple podcasts.  Anne received her BBA from Texas Tech University and her MBA from Texas A&M International University.  She is the founding president of the North Texas chapter of Impact100 and is an Emeritus Director of the Texas Business Hall of Fame. Anne serves as a mentor with D CEO Emerging Women's Leadership Network and with the Rawls School of Business at Texas Tech University.  She is proud to be an Associate Producer of the documentary No Country for Mothers.

Anne enjoys traveling with her family and attending all the events possible at The Pennsylvania State University and Southern Methodist University, where her children attend college.  

Gabe Madison | Metrocrest Services | CEO

Gabrielle “Gabe” Madison is a transformative leader and social enterprise executive committed to creating pathways for opportunity and helping communities thrive. As the Chief Executive Officer of Metrocrest Services, a nonprofit based in Carrollton, Texas, she is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and seniors navigate crisis situations, build long-term stability, and achieve independence.

In her role as CEO, Gabe leads a dynamic team focused on strengthening Metrocrest Services’ impact across North Texas through innovative partnerships, community-driven solutions, and a holistic approach to addressing social determinants of health—such as housing, food security, financial wellness, and access to essential resources.

Prior to joining Metrocrest Services, Gabe served as President and CEO of Bonton Farms, a South Dallas-based social enterprise that has become a national model for community transformation. During her tenure, she oversaw remarkable organizational growth—expanding programs fivefold, opening the Bonton Wellness Center, launching three locations for the Grocery Connect Initiative, leading two major construction projects (the Bonton Resource Center and Bonton Gardens residential complex), and securing contracts for Bonton Farms to open locations at DFW Airport.

Gabe brings over two decades of corporate and nonprofit leadership experience, including more than a decade at Thomson Reuters, where she served as Director of Community Relations and earlier as HR Manager. With a passion for advancing health, wholeness, and opportunity as the norm, Gabe continues to champion initiatives that empower individuals and strengthen communities across North Texas.

Lindsay Groves | Dude Perfect | Head of People

Lindsay Groves is the Head of People at Dude Perfect, where she leads the organization’s comprehensive people strategy and end-to-end employee experience. Beginning her career in recruiting, Lindsay quickly scaled her expertise to encompass the entire talent lifecycle, driven by a deep passion for cultivating workplace cultures rooted in genuine care, growth, and fun. Having spent 10 transformative years at Slalom, returning today as a panelist is a profound full-circle milestone that celebrates a community which served as a cornerstone for her professional journey.