About NHRA:  President's Message

It is with great pleasure I begin my second term as President.  Our organization is an aggregation of the finest talented professional members in the business. Each of us possesses individual skills that when added together creates a synergistic community capable of solving even the most complex of Human Resources challenges and the ability to become part of a leadership team.  My commitment over this next year is to institute and drive the initiatives we, as an organization, have committed to provide the utmost personal experience to enhance your personal professional development. 

We have overcome many challenges this past year and continue to strive to promote National growth and ensure we provide top notch value and experience to our members.  We, as an organization, have made extraordinary progress!  Our Affiliate and National boards are completely engaged and dedicated to enhance your overall experience as a member of NHRA.  I am pleased to welcome our Affiliate BOD Members and the National Executive Members to the National Board of Directors: 

Sharmyn Calhoun, President Elect
Jamie Sackman, Vice President, Affiliate Development and Support
Brad Eddy, Vice President, Membership Growth & Retention
Van Anderson, Vice President, Marketing
Laurie Gunning, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
Tenny Poole, Vice President, Programs & Professional Development
Tanjah Buchanan-Breedlove, Secretary

What Makes NHRA Different than other HR Organizations? I want to express in our own terms what makes us different: 

• Community commitment through education and service
• Boutique size which allows for agility in implementing new ideas and delivering member value
• Welcoming culture, open networking forum
• Strategic business content in programming
• Non-solicitation policy which is enforced
  

"We are a professional association of HR practitioners and HR business leaders.  We value strategic HR programming and a solicit-free welcoming environment. We develop HR leaders through active committee and board involvement and are committed to the communities which we serve."  - Tania Fiero, President of San Diego Affiliate

"We have Senior practitioners invested in the growth and value of NHRA in Orange County for over 20 years and therefore if you're a strategic HR professional, networking in NHRA is a must.  The value of membership includes access to Business and Legal Review (BLR), Salary.com, CareerBuilder and training and development programs." – Helena Epperson, President of Orange County Affiliate

We are dedicated to enhancing the development of your professional career development by providing opportunities for Connecting with HR Professionals and Business Partners, Excel in your Professional Development with outstanding programs and engaging in Leadership opportunities at all levels to include volunteer opportunities. 

We look forward to a rewarding year!