The Resilient Manager: Enabling Manager Well-being to Drive Performance

Joe Grasso, PhD, is the Vice President of Workforce Transformation at Lyra Health and a clinical psychologist by training. At Lyra, he oversees Lyra's product suite for supporting workplace mental health and he leads a team of experts who consult with employers on their management practices, corporate policies, and learning and development programs. Dr. Grasso has been interviewed by national media outlets including CNN, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Fast Company, and Washington Post for his perspective on workforce mental health topics. Prior to joining Lyra, Dr. Grasso managed the implementation of a national training program for the US Department of Veterans Affairs, where he also led quality improvement initiatives and conducted health services research. His peer-reviewed research spans topics including integrated health care, psychotherapy outcomes, and the intersection of social identities and mental health.

At AT&T, Ben leads a team of high-performing experts responsible for the design and delivery of retirement, health & welfare, and international benefits for over 800,000 employees, retirees, and their families.

Ben joined AT&T over 15 years ago and has held leadership positions in a variety of roles across compensation, benefits, policy, and technology & analytics. Prior to joining AT&T, he was a consultant at Deloitte driving results in the areas of total rewards strategy & operations and M&A, with a focus on the defense industry and telecommunications.

Ben holds a bachelor’s degree in management information systems from the University of Georgia. He lives in Dallas, TX with his wife Sarah and their three sons. He is actively involved with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dallas where he has served on the board of directors since 2016. He’s also on the board of directors for the ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC), which lobbies for large employers providing health, retirement, and compensation benefits to their nationwide workforce.