Kelle Slaughter is the Identity Theft Program Manager for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). She is responsible for creating and implementing the agency’s coordinated strategy to combat, investigate, and help consumers avoid and recover from various forms of identity theft. Not only does she have over 17 years of consumer protection experience, but Kelle also brings a great sense of humor and authentic truth-telling to the table.

Michael Smith is a Senior Stakeholder Liaison with the Internal Revenue Service. As a Sr. Stakeholder Liaison, he works with all taxpayer communities, including major employers, community associations and tax practitioner organizations to help all taxpayers comply with the tax laws.
 
Michael became a Senior Stakeholder Liaison in the Communications and Liaison division of the IRS in 2021. Prior to 2021, he held a variety of positions in the Small Business/Self-Employed division of IRS as a Revenue Officer and Collections Manager. He specializes in the areas of employment tax, tax controversy, alternative resolutions and collection actions (lien/levy/seizure).

Michael graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2009. Michael has gained a thorough understanding of IRS policies, procedures, and work processes throughout his 12-year career with IRS.