Sara Shoaf is a Director of Strategic Accounts with Stock Plan Services at Charles Schwab & Co. For nearly two decades, Sara has grown in the equity compensation space, with experience serving both large and small companies. Her primary focus has been equity compensation administration and accounting, and her most recent initiatives revolve around equity education and thought leadership.

She has worked with both public and private companies at Solium and Charles Schwab, and served as a Client Service Manager at Equity Methods before that. Her background includes stock price and financial statement analysis, as well as the auditing of credit unions. Sara is a member of the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals (NASPP) and the Global Equity Organization; and she is a Certified Equity Professional. Sara served on the board of the Phoenix NASPP Chapter from 2011 - 2024. Sara earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Policy, Analysis and Management from Cornell University.

Josh has over 11 years of experience in the equity compensation industry. He began as a broker at E*TRADE specializing in participant education and executing transactions for plan participants. And then transitioned into a Service Manager role working with issuers for 4 years. Josh then spent 5 years as a Client Service Manager at Charles Schwab. He is currently the Director of Equity Operations at Unity 3D, managing equity compensation programs including RSU’s and ESPP for a multi-national company. Josh earned his CEP in 2015.

Kela Shang is a partner in Baker McKenzie’s Palo Alto office and a member of the Employment & Compensation Law Group. He regularly assists public and private companies in offering their employee equity plans around the world. Kela advises multinational companies on the implementation and ongoing compliance of their equity compensation plans, dealing with issues such as securities law compliance, local and cross-border tax obligations, data privacy, exchange control and labor law compliance. He also advises companies on the effects of mergers, reorganizations, spin-offs and other corporate adjustments on their equity programs.

Mike Browning is the Stock Services Director at Equinix, Inc., where he leads the global administration of equity compensation programs for over 14,000 employees across 34 countries. With more than 20 years of experience in equity plan management, Mike is recognized for his strategic leadership in RSU and ESPP administration, Section 16 compliance, and executive equity support. He plays a pivotal role in preparing proxy statement disclosures, managing dividend operations, and overseeing REIT compliance and shareholder reporting.

Mike has successfully led the expansion of equity programs into new international markets, including the deployment of ESPP offerings across EMEA, South America, and Asia Pacific. He is a key contributor to cross-functional initiatives involving Legal, HR, and Finance, and has driven enhancements in SOX controls, mobile employee tax apportionment, and global audit processes. His work has streamlined equity reporting cycles and improved operational efficiency across departments.

Known for his calm leadership style and collaborative approach, Mike is a trusted advisor across the organization and a frequent speaker on equity compensation topics.

Sarah Aber is a stock administration professional with over 10 years of experience managing corporate equity programs at three different companies. She graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Accounting but was shortly after recruited into the stock plan administration world. Sarah works and lives in Lawrence, Kansas with her husband, three kids and pup. 

Denise Glagau is the Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie's California offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto and Los Angeles and a member of the North America Employment and Compensation practice. Denise advises public and private multinational companies on the tax and legal issues related to offering employee share plans and other incentive compensation programs in their home countries and on a global basis. She works with companies to design equity plans, draft award documentation, review and optimize tax implications, comply with securities registration, exchange control and other regulatory requirements, minimize labor law exposure, and address data privacy concerns and other compliance issues associated with offering employee equity and other incentive plans around the world. She also advises companies on the implications of corporate transactions on equity plans and awards, including assisting with tax rulings, regulatory filings and employee communications.

Ajit Jacob is the Senior Director of Total Rewards for Aon plc. In his current role, Ajit heads Global Executive and Equity Compensation for Aon, supporting 50,000 colleagues in 80 countries. In his role, Ajit works closely with leaders across the firm to deliver best in class rewards experience through Aon’s incentive and equity programs. Before joining Aon, Ajit held various positions at major U.S. airlines. Most recently, Ajit was Managing Director of Transformation at ExpressJet Airlines from 2019 to 2020. During this time, he was responsible for leading the expansion of corporate infrastructure and support functions. Prior to that, Ajit worked at United Airlines for over a decade in various roles including Executive Compensation, Financial Planning & Analysis and Network Operations. Ajit has bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from University of Houston.

Amberly Fullmer is the Director of Equity Programs at Reddit, Inc., where she has been leading the global equity compensation team since 2021. In her role, Amberly managed all aspects of equity transaction and played a key role in driving IPO efforts, including overseeing a complex selling shareholders program, supporting the S-1 filing, and spearheading employee education initiatives. 

Before joining Reddit, Amberly was the Senior Manager of Equity Compensation at Ancestry.com, where she led the equity team and collaborated closely with the accounting, HR teams on any personnel transaction support.

Aaron Rosser is the Director of Business Development and Equity Consultant for Accelerated Equity Plans (AEP), where he is responsible for growth and building strong relationships with clients. He has worked on both the broker and issuer sides of equity compensation. His issuer roles include the Sr. Stock Plan Administrator at Unity Technologies and the Head of Global Equity at Sonder Holdings Inc. prior to joining AEP. He has led many employee-focused tax and education sessions for employees around the globe.

Before his issuer experience, he has worked with many multinational companies in his time as a Service Manager at E*TRADE by Morgan Stanley, Fidelity Investments, and he spent years in Stock Plan Services at legacy Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.