Join Valerie Jabbar, Senior Vice President of Operations at Kroger, for an inspiring conversation on leadership, resilience, and the future of retail. From her start as a clerk at Fry’s in 1987 to leading nine divisions today, Valerie will share lessons on navigating career growth, balancing operational excellence with people leadership, and fostering diverse, inclusive workplaces. Known as a “people champion,” she will discuss mentoring high-potential talent, embedding DEI in everyday operations, and sustaining personal resilience across nearly four decades in retail.