To get the most out of your New York City SHRM membership and to further enhance your leadership skills, we highly encourage you to become involved in our chapter committees. Our chapter committees are the backbone of the organization enabling us to recruit new members, project manage revenue generating events, and produce thought leading programming and services to accelerate our members’ professional development. Our 21 chapter committees are organized under the following categories that are essential for the organization to function: Programs, Membership, Member Services, Communications, Marketing & Sponsorship, Annual Conference, and Annual Awards. There is a fit for every area of interest and dedicated volunteers are always welcome to CONNECT – LEARN – GROW by serving on NYC SHRM committees!
Programs
As the 2019 SHRM Platinum Excel Winner New York City SHRM offers first class programs! Keeping our members engaged and informed on the latest HR topics is the task of Programs. Last year over 2,000 attendees registered for our events. You can expect 40+ exciting occasions annually such as the Annual Conference, Annual Chapter Meeting, Speaker Select Series, Webinars, and events with other organizations. Programs also serves as a resource and liaison for our Special Interest Groups and Committees in identifying venues and speakers.
VP of Programs
Celeste Schubert
The Programs Committee provides strategy, tools, and resources for program producers to help ensure world-class, diverse and cutting-edge programs. There are over 40 programs offered throughout the year that provide New York City SHRM members, and non-members, of all levels the opportunity to:
- Network with other Human Resources professionals and leaders in the industry
- Build a solid foundation in HR practices and principles
- Become a strategic partner, and
- Identify practical solutions to overcome challenges at your firm
Programs such as our Annual Legal Updates, Strategic Management Conference, Speaker Select Series and HR Management Conferences are just a few of the events that are produced on a regular basis to meet our objectives.
Chair
William Ninehan EdS, GPHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Each year, the Legislative & Legal SIG produces both an All-Day Conference and an Annual Legal Update Meeting to address the latest legislative and legal developments of interest to the HR community.
Chair
Jessica Cortes Esq.
Co-Chair
Jennifer Pleva
Special Interest Group (SIG) Events
Chapter & Cornerstone Events
Membership
New York City SHRM is the largest HR-dedicated professional network in the New York Metropolitan area. As SHRM’s first regional chapter, New York City SHRM is a leading resource, providing a myriad of benefits to its membership and the overall advancement of the industry. On an annual basis, New York City SHRM’s programs provide countless opportunities for members and non-members to CONNECT-LEARN -GROW.
VP of Membership
Samantha DiMercurio
The Membership Committee provides strategy, tools, and resources for program producers to help ensure world-class, diverse and cutting-edge programs. There are over 40 programs offered throughout the year that provide New York City SHRM members, and non-members, of all levels the opportunity to:
- Network with other Human Resources professionals and leaders in the industry
- Build a solid foundation in HR practices and principles
- Become a strategic partner, and
- Identify practical solutions to overcome challenges at your firm
Programs such as our Annual Legal Updates, Strategic Management Conference, Speaker Select Series and HR Management Conferences are just a few of the events that are produced on a regular basis to meet our objectives.
Chair
Harrison Newman
Co-Chair
Cassandra Walker
Member Services
The Annual Biennial Conference Committee programs the yearly Biennial Conference and/or Spring Summit.
VP
Joanne Alicea
Chair
Ryan McAllister
The Certification Committee acts as a liaison with SHRM for the SHRM SCP/CP certifications and with Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) for the PHR, SPHR, GPHR, PHR-CA, and SPHR-CA certifications. The Committee wholeheartedly welcomes member questions on obtaining and maintaining certification designations.
Chair
William Ninehan EdS, GPHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
The Mentoring Program is a fundamental expression of New York City SHRM’s overall commitment to each member’s personal growth and professional development. This awesome program provides the opportunity to apply your real-life wisdom and the benefit of your point-of-view to workplace and personal situations. Regardless of age or career tenure, New York City SHRM believes that all members have something to offer each other. If you are interested in participating on this committee or becoming a mentor/mentee, don’t hesitate to connect with us.
Chair
Lisa A. DeRoche
Co-Chair
Penny McNerney
The mission of the Networking Committee is to provide opportunities for SHRM NYC members to network in both professional and social settings.
Chair
Paul Miraglia
Co-Chair
Kara Yates
The Orientation Committee is responsible for introducing members to the expanse of New York City SHRM’s offerings. New York City SHRM is a large organization with many opportunities for growth and involvement. It’s important for new and current members to understand the prospects available to them, and Orientation is the best way to discover these possibilities all at once. New York City SHRM member orientations occur every odd numbered month with dates, times, and locations announced via email and on the website. We welcome you to become part of our Orientation Committee!
Chair
Arnum Wapples
Co-Chair
Leeza Torres
The Volunteer Engagement Team coordinates with the leaders of the committees and Special Interest Groups of NYC SHRM to recognize our exceptional volunteers. Certificates of appreciation are awarded to the select members who have made significant contributions towards the continued success of the HR community. We consider our volunteers to be the backbone of our chapter and honor these recipients at the annual chapter meeting with this token of our gratitude.
Chair
Tracey Thompson
Co-Chair
Edwidge Constant, PHR
Communications
The Communication Committee develops and maintains consistent, quality communications, marketing and Chapter branding across all mediums to promote awareness about New York City SHRM, our many events, seminars, member services and our 20+ Special Interest Groups (SIG’s) to our members and the NYC HR community.
The Communications Committee is comprised of three sub-committees Social Media, Marketing & Public Relations and Information & Technology (Website).
VP of Communications
Alex Salas
The Marketing and PR Committee supports operational marketing efforts for Special Interest Group (SIG) and cornerstone events throughout the year. Exploring new and exciting methods in conjunction with the other communication committees is the primary goal as we continue to increase visibility for each and every event, making NYC SHRM the most visible HR organization in New York City.
Chair
Alton Wilson
Co-Chair
Dawn Miller
Marketing & Sponsorship
Marketing and Sponsorship is tasked with raising financial support for our chapter events and overall organization. We do this by engaging our valued partners to provide funds or other resources in return for getting positive publicity and exposure to our members.
VP of Sponsorship
Valerie Egan, SHRM-CP, MBA
The Programs Committee provides strategy, tools, and resources for program producers to help ensure world-class, diverse and cutting-edge programs. There are over 40 programs offered throughout the year that provide New York City SHRM members, and non-members, of all levels the opportunity to:
- Network with other Human Resources professionals and leaders in the industry
- Build a solid foundation in HR practices and principles
- Become a strategic partner, and
- Identify practical solutions to overcome challenges at your firm
Programs such as our Annual Legal Updates, Strategic Management Conference, Speaker Select Series and HR Management Conferences are just a few of the events that are produced on a regular basis to meet our objectives.
Annual Awards
The University Relations Special Interest Group coordinates the annual awarding of the NYC- SHRM Sherman Award to a deserving student of HR Management.
The award honors the memory of Harry Sherman, the first President of our chapter and a major supporter of Human Resources education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The award recognizes a student for their outstanding work within both their local student chapter and NYC-SHRM.
In February of each year, Student Chapter Faculty Advisors will be contacted and provided with the criteria for the nomination and selection process in order to ensure we receive all nominations for consideration by April 15th.
The winner will be announced in May and invited to the Annual Chapter Meeting & Breakfast in June to receive a check of $1,000 and a Certificate of Appreciation. The winner and their accomplishments will be highlighted in the NYC-SHRM Blog.
Chair
Chantal Gomes
Additional Committees
The Governance Committee is tasked with the establishment of policies, and continuous monitoring of their proper implementation, by the members of the Executive Committee of NYC SHRM. It includes the mechanisms required to balance the powers of the members (with the associated accountability), and their primary duty of enhancing the prosperity and viability of the organization.
Chair
Rich Atkins
The SHRM Foundation is the 501(c)3 non-profit affiliate of SHRM. A leading funder of HR research grants, the Foundation produces publications and educational resources to advance the HR profession. Generous tax deductible donations make the SHRM Foundation’s work possible. The SHRM Foundation Committee educates members about the Foundation’s work and encourages support for the Foundation’s work with tax-deductible donations. The SHRM Foundation awards $100,000 annually in scholarships SHRM members pursuing degrees in HR-related fields or SPHR, GPHR, PHR or California certification.
Co-Chair
Amy Chamberlain
Thank You to Our Chapter Partners
