Jay Sullivan

Chief Creative Officer

Jay’s legacy in the ethics and compliance sector was ignited just a year after the debut of the Corporate Sentencing Guidelines in 1991. His work on the Sony Business Ethics program just a year later, marked the beginning of a 30-year odyssey of industry innovation.

He co-founded RedHawk Communications Inc. and Compliance Wave LLC, trailblazing companies that have been instrumental in creating innovative training and communication tools that promote ethical business practices globally.  RedHawk and Compliance Wave delivered ethics and compliance training to millions of employees in over 1000 companies worldwide.   Clients have included Disney, Alcoa, Ingersoll-Rand Company, Pitney Bowes, Verizon, Honeywell, Dow and many, many others.

 His experience also includes communications for corporate social responsibility programs. He collaborated with Merck & Co. and the WHO, to create video documentaries focused on healthcare issues in marginalized communities.   The projects have provided him with the honor of working with President Jimmy Carter, Secretary of State Madeline Albright, Ambassador Richard Holbrooke and Ossie Davis.

Cassandra Hoffman

Chief Learning Officer

Cassie Hoffman’s professional trajectory is a testament to her commitment to effective learning and communication. Beginning her journey with a Journalism degree from Rowan University, Cassie transitioned into the corporate world, bringing her fresh academic insights to Compliance Wave as a vital member of their marketing team.

Yet, the allure of hands-on education called to her, leading Cassie to pivot to a fulfilling role teaching Language Arts at the middle-school level. This phase of her career was particularly significant, as she navigated the unique challenges and adaptations of instructing before, during, and post-pandemic, further honing her pedagogical skills.

Drawing upon her diverse experiences from both the corporate and educational spheres, Cassie has now found her niche as the Chief Learning Officer at Engaged Compliance. Here, she merges her foundational understanding of language and literature with modern learning methodologies, ensuring Engaged Compliance’s programs are both enlightening and engaging.

Joel A. Rogers

Senior Advisor & Board Member

Joel Rogers is an accomplished executive in the Ethics and Compliance industry.  Before co-founding Compliance Wave LLC, Rogers held several leadership roles with established industry brands.  These include SVP Global Sales & Marketing at UL EduNeering; Managing Director, Europe, at Kaplan EduNeering; and Director of Corporate Compliance & Ethics at RedHawk Communications.

Rogers has traveled extensively speaking on business ethics and has conducted workshops designed to impact organizational culture for large corporations and government agencies.  He has authored Corporate Codes of Conduct and Ethics for several major global companies, including Chevron, McCormick, Hill International, Lincoln Electric, and many others.

He has also been the Director of Ethics Training & Education for the City of New York, served on the Steering Committee of the Council on Governmental Ethics Laws (COGEL), and has consulted to many public agencies including US municipalities and foreign governments.

Rogers holds a Certificate from the Healthcare Compliance, Ethics & Regulation Programme at Seton Hall Law School & Sciences Po in Paris, and was named a 2008 Millstein Rising Star of Corporate Governance by the Millstein Center for Corporate Governance and Performance at the Yale School of Management.

Cathleen Sullivan

Senior Advisor

Cathleen Sullivan co-founded RedHawk Communications Inc. and served as a senior advisor to Compliance Wave LLC. Both firms were dedicated to promoting ethical business practices and corporate social responsibility. Under her guidance, these companies provided business ethics and compliance training to millions of employees in 25 countries, emphasizing Fortune 100 corporations. She has designed Codes of Conduct for renowned companies like Pitney Bowes, NY Life, and Dow Chemical, and has partnered with leading CEOs to develop their ethical communication approaches.

A respected voice in the Compliance and Ethics sector, Cathleen holds an MBA from Babson College. Prior to RedHawk, her corporate career spanned 12 years, including pivotal roles at Lotus Development Corporation in Cambridge, MA, where she forged essential corporate alliances and spearheaded “Tiger Teams” to address business challenges.