Jennifer Jortner Cassidy

Jen Jortner Cassidy is a Customer Success Manager for LinkedIn Learning.  She is passionate helping universities get the maximum benefit from campus-wide access to the LinkedIn Learning platform.  Jen holds a Master’s Degree in Adult and Organizational Learning from Suffolk University and a graduate certificate in Mindfulness Studies from Lesley University. She believes that every day of life is an opportunity to learn, and in support of this she practices meditation and yoga, travels as much as possible, spends time outdoors, and loves to enjoy good food and wine.  

Scott Schute

Scott has been an active advocate for customers and employees in the technology space for over 20 years, with roles ranging from sales, customer advocacy, and customer service leadership.  Previously, he was the Vice President of LinkedIn’s Customer Operations organization. In his current role as Head of Mindfulness and Compassion at LinkedIn, Scott blends his lifelong practice and passion with his practical leadership and operations experience.  His mission is to change work from the inside out by “mainstreaming mindfulness” and “operationalizing compassion.”

“It’s time.  The world is ready to talk about compassion at work.  Workplaces are playing an increasingly active role in shaping values and behaviors in a way that governments and religions have for centuries.  I think we have an incredible opportunity to shape the consciousness of the world in a positive way.”