New York City SHRM’s Board enjoys a rich makeup of diverse professionals with one thing in common – the desire to serve you. Our Board members will gladly take the time to connect with you regarding our association and your involvement with it. Look below to learn more about the individuals who make New York City SHRM the association you rely on for insight and connections in the fast paced New York market. Board of Directors site.
Janet Riesel, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
President, New York City SHRM

Current:
HR Consultant and Adjunct Professor at CUNY
Prior:
- Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager, Kroll
- Adjunct Professor, Baruch College
- Northeast Recruiting Director, Ernst & Young, LLP
- Director, The Conway Organization
Education:
- BA English and Psychology, Queens College
- MBA Industrial Psychology, Baruch College
- Certificate in Career Counseling, NYU
SHRM Member since 1999
Other:
- DDI Certified, Member of YAI Business Advisory Council
- Board Member of PTACH
- Current: President
- Prior: VP, Programming
- Chair Career Planning & Professional Development SIG
Contact:
Cheri Hennessy Durst
Executive Director, New York City SHRM

Current:
Executive Director, New York City SHRM since December 2018
Director Emeritus
Jennifer Loftus, SPHR-CA, GPHR National Director, Astron Solutions, LLC | Jeanne Marrin, SPHR President, HR on the Move, LLC |
Barry Manus President, BRAVO Human Resources Services Inc. | Robert Nadel President, Nadel Consulting |
Jack Shein, SPHR Senior Vice President, Job Diva | Al Smith Former VP, Client Relations Lee Hecht Harrison |
John S. Sturges, SPHR,CMC,PMC, PhD Benefits and Compensation Design Group | Lorri Zelman Managing Director, Human Resources Division Solomon Page Group |