State-mandated and employer-sponsored leave

AVP Government Affairs, Unum

Umberto Speranza is Unum’s Assistant Vice President for Government Affairs. In this role, he engages with lawmakers and public officials at the state and federal level by advancing and defending the company’s legislative, regulatory and public policy agendas. He specializes in top public policy issues impacting the benefits industry such as Paid Family and Medical Leave, Long Term Care, Mental Health and other key products and priorities. Prior to joining Unum, Umberto held various roles in government and politics, including serving as a United States Fulbright Scholar to Italy. He previously held multiple roles in the Ohio Legislature, including policy advisor, communications manager and legislative fellow. He holds a Master’s degree in International Affairs from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.

Director, Expanded Solutions, Unum

Kelsy Holliday-Schiavon is a Director in the Expanded Services department at Unum. She has 13 years of experience in disability management and leave of absence with a particular focus on corporate and statutory paid leave. She has worked with many Unum integrated products, including LTD, STD, Leave, ADA and Paid Leave programs. One of the responsibilities of her current role includes leading a team to plan for and implement Unum statutory paid leave offerings.