About Talvana Consulting
About Talvana Consulting
Expertise in Workforce Strategy
At Talvana Consulting, we guide organizations on a transformative journey toward workforce excellence. Our approach goes beyond based on experience and success so modern technology is leveraged for authentic outcomes. The question of “How do I get the most out of my people” has evolved to what skills do we have and what do we need to grow and be competitive? How do we evaluate upskilling and reskilling and how do we make decisions with the fast-evolving world of AI & generative AI. At Talvana Consulting, we believe in cultivating a state of peace where talent thrives, bold technology empowers, and trust builds lasting connections. Strong, relevant and skillful talent is the foundation of organizational success. We help businesses create a harmonious balance between goals, growth, risk and fulfillment.
The Talvana Consulting team looks forward to supporting current and future clients and people.
Services
Vendor Evaluations & Advisory
HR Technology Leadership and Projects
Workforce Management (Time & Labor Management) Productivity
Skills & Learning
Talent Acquisition Strategy
Innovation in HR Data & AI Use Cases
We embed governance, responsible practices and guidance in all engagements to ensure congruent synergy and compliance.
*Legal advice provided by the client team and coordinated with Talvana Consulting recommendations,
guidelines and frameworks.
Our Expertise Shows
Experiences & Use Cases in AI & Data
Years in HR Expertise
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Responsible & Compliant
Trusted Global Executive
As a trusted global executive, speaker and former member of the IBM AI Ethics Board for HR/Talent, advising HR leaders and C-suite executives on ethical AI adoption, responsible innovation, and achieving transformative business outcomes. She has led many cross-functional teams across IT, Operations, Procurement, Legal, for HR and Workforce strategies to create a unified approach to navigating the complexities of AI, achieving productivity and cultural goals, and technology-driven decision-making.
The enthusiastic passion for loving our work shows in results and client successes. Talvana Consulting empowering HR and all business leaders to maximize workforce potential through AI, data, and advanced HR technologies. From workforce planning to talent engagement, Talvana guides organizations toward scalable, data-informed decision-making and workforce optimization.
Keynote Speaker
Jen engages audiences globally—HR Tech forums, CIO summits, and executive leadership events—on topics including workforce transformation, AI in HR, and data-centric talent strategies. In addition, she hosts workshops, learning sessions and board meetings educating business leaders in AI and the workforce.
Keynote Speaker
Jen engages audiences globally—HR Tech forums, CIO summits, and executive leadership events—on topics including workforce transformation, AI in HR, and data-centric talent strategies. In addition, she hosts workshops, learning sessions and board meetings educating business leaders in AI and the workforce.
Leadership Highlights
Selected as Executive Fellow to lead two experienced teams to research & produce insights for the World Economic Forum on Generative AI. Included working with hundreds of global members and their generative experiments.
- Developed uses, challenges and opportunities as organizations strive to build to scale and evaluate business value while evaluating costs, safety and return.
- Conducted Workshops and Interviews
- Presented on behalf of IBM, the Annual Meeting in Davos 2024
Former HR Data & Talent Executive at IBM Consulting, leading Data & AI as IBM launched its Talent Transformation services.
Appointed to the Board of Directors at Human Capital Institute
Led workshops and events on HR Strategy, AI & Data with her depth of knowledge in HR, Responsible Governance Frameworks, Workforce Management and AI Certifications from many including Johns Hopkins for data science and Wharton, for machine learning.
Appointed to the IBM Data & AI Ethics Board for Talent Transformation overseeing hundreds of use cases, working with cross functional teams on additional AI and Automations models to serve employers, mitigating risk and ensuring HR compliance and data privacy with a team of experts.
Former Vice President and pioneer leader of ADP’s Global Enterprise Future of Work division, driving groundbreaking advancements in workforce planning, retention, and HR tech innovation notably in the world of data alongside world-class data science teams.
CEO Roundtable, United States, HR West
Publications & Thought Leadership
Blog
Publications
Augmenting Human Intelligence, IBM AI Ethics, 2024
CEO’s Guide to Generative, IBM Research, 2024
World Economic Forum AI Framework Towards Safe Generative Systems, 2024
World Economic Forum Guidance for Responsible Business Transformation (in Generative AI), 2024
Tomorrows Workforce, 2023, A Guide to AI for State and Local Government
Balancing AI, 2023
Education & Professional Affiliations
Business degree from Michigan State University
Certifications in Data Science (Johns Hopkins), Machine Learning, and Responsible AI (IBM)
Board member and advisor for HR Tech and one of the industry’s most prominent knowledge and think tanks, Human Capital Institute.
Long term active contributor to SHRM, HR Tech Conference, Global HR, HCI, and the Society of People Analytics.
Active member in International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Responsible AI Institute (RAII).
“Jen is one of most knowledgeable ethical AI thought leaders in the industry. I not only find her insights to be spot on, but more importantly, she’s always thinking six steps ahead to proactively mitigate risks in reasonable and practical ways. I appreciate her tenacity to get inside of complex topics and provide simplified and clear understanding for her teams, colleagues, and clients. It’s a true gift, but it is not surprising. She is results-oriented with an impeccable work ethic.”