Special session: RETHINKING OCM FOR AI ADOPTION: Tradition meets Experimentation

Sponsored by RPG

During this session, we will explore how Organizational Change Management (OCM) professionals can evolve their practices by integrating AI to support enterprise-wide AI adoption and enablement. The discussion will highlight the opportunity to blend proven change management approaches with adaptive, AI-powered strategies that align with the speed, scale, and complexity of AI transformation.

Participants will gain insights into:

●       How AI can enhance our practices as OCM professionals, allowing teams to do more with less

●       Ways to use AI-driven data and experimentation to refine and enhance change strategies

●       The evolving role of OCM in building AI fluency and readiness across enterprises

●       Balancing structure with agility leads to change in dynamic, tech-driven environments

This session invites change leaders to rethink their approach—embracing AI not only as a tool to be adopted, but as a partner in transforming how change itself is designed and delivered.

Facilitators:

●       Brandon Potyrala, OCM Lead at DTCC

Supporting strategic changes including Brand & Culture Transformation, AI tooling enablement and adoption, and Tribe implementations. 15+ years of career experience in Finance, Communications, and Strategic Operations. Certified Human Centered Designer with a background in Public Policy and Composition.

●       Valeria Carro, OCM Lead at DTCC

Supporting strategic changes including Digital Assets Workforce Integration, Operating Model Transformations and Process Improvement Implementations. 6+ years previous experience as an HRBP in fashion and building services industries. Certified in: Prosci Change Practitioner & SHRM-CP.

The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is the premier post-trade market infrastructure. DTCC provides clearing, settlement, and trade reporting services for global financial market. It acts as a central securities depository. DTCC processes trillions of dollars in securities transactions daily, making it one of the most significant financial value processors in the world.

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Combat Change Fatigue and Saturation: Manage Change & How People Adapt To It! - September 30, 2025

Change Fatigue and Saturation can be so frustrating, not to mention the impact it has on our overall change outcomes! In this time of tremendous change, what if you could, not only better understand why change fatigue and saturation occurs, but also learn some actionable strategies you can put into place to help minimize these.

What to Expect from this Interactive Workshop:

1. Understand how traditional change management contributes to change fatigue and saturation
2. Define a process for change sustainment & the data to combat change fatigue and saturation
3. Gain learning and a tool to help!

Presenter Bio:

Michelle Yanahan, Principal and Owner of ChangeFit 360, is a passionate organizational change management strategist and thought leader with proven expertise in executing change programs that enhance and grow organizational change management as a strategic business competency.

Michelle has 25 +years of progressive business experience, holds a Masters in Organizational Behavior as well as CCMP and Prosci ADKAR change management certifications.

Michelle has also been a featured presenter and contributor for numerous professional organizations including ACMP, ATD, Change Management Institute, Change Management Review, PMI, OD Network, and SHRM.

ChangeFit 360 has been recognized by ACMP, ATD, SHRM and ICF as a qualified education provider in support of their professional certifications and is proud to hold a >90% customer satisfaction rate for the past 5 years running.

This event qualifies for 1 PDU for the Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) Certification.

Combat Change Fatigue and Saturation: Manage Change & How People Adapt To It! - September 30, 2025

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Beyond Tools & Process:  Working with Energy to Drive Adoption  - April 21, 2025

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Beyond Tools & Process: Working with Energy to Drive Adoption

This dialogue will be a thought-provoking exploration of how the presenters enter and engage with human systems—seeing and sensing the energy within them. They will illuminate how energy multiplies, amplifies, or depletes, shaping the conditions for forward movement.

Drawing from years of real-world experience in organizations, they will share a powerful framework that has emerged through their practice and introduce a distinctive approach for practitioners and change leaders—one that integrates energy management into their work, unlocking creative solutions and transformative possibilities.

Presenter Bios:

Awilda M. Borres  Awilda Maria Borres | LinkedIn

Awilda Borres, MS, PCC, is an accomplished change architect and leader with a track record of success in large scale business transformations. She has 20+ years partnering with Fortune 50 and non-profit leadership teams to drive value through grassroots engagement, resulting in the successful implementation of complex change including the global business models, M&As and digital transformations.

Awilda holds a MS in Human Resources & Industrial Relations from the University of Rhode Island, PCC (Professional Certified Coach) from the International Coaching Federation, and advanced certifications in change management, leadership coaching.

Donna Pearce  Donna S. Pearce, MS | LinkedIn

Donna is Principal & Managing Consultant for PEARCEconsults LLC with over 25 years of organization development experience collaborating with senior leaders in Fortune 50 firms, mid-size companies and non-profits. She has specialized in the healthcare sector, including strategic transformational work in several major pharmaceutical companies and leading healthcare institutions.

Donna holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Antioch University and a MS degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s Organization Dynamics program.

This event qualifies for 1 PDU for the Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) Certification.

Meet the Board  - February 26, 2025

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Please join us on Wednesday, February 26 from 5-6p for a virtual meeting to hear from our Board – both new Board leaders and those that continue to serve the chapter.  You’ll also have the opportunity to network with the Board and fellow members and friends of the chapter.  We look forward to seeing you there!

The Board will share:

1. Brief history of our chapter

2. Strategic plans for the future

3. Events and activities planned for this year

HOW MUCH OCM DO I NEED? AN OCM TAILORING TOOL DEMONSTRATION

JULY 12, 2023

At this session, the ACMPNY team shared an OCM Tailoring Tool that provides a mechanism to evaluate your OCM needs. It can be used for initial planning and by phase, as needed.

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