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SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, creates better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together. As the voice of all things work, workers and the workplace, SHRM is the foremost expert, convener and thought leader on issues impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With 300,000+ HR and business executive members in 165 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 115 million workers and families globally.
For more information about SHRM, see the 2018 State of the Society address and News About SHRM.
The SHRM 2018 State of the Society Report and accompanying SHRM 2017 Audited Financial Statement highlight our goals, our recent accomplishments and how we are delivering on our mission.
Purpose, Mission & Vision
Our purpose is to elevate the HR profession.
Our mission is to empower people and workplaces by advancing HR practices and by maximizing human potential.
Our vision is to build a world of work that works for all.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors provides leadership for SHRM by:
- Upholding SHRM’s vision, purpose and values;
- Setting the broad policies, direction and priorities of the organization;
- Ensuring that SHRM has highly effective leadership;
- Providing fiduciary oversight; and
- Maintaining the integrity of SHRM services and products developed for the benefit of SHRM members.
Read the full
position description for Board members.
Rules for SHRM Election for 2020 Board

Chair
David Windley,
SHRM-SCP
CEO, IQTalent Partners
email |
Biography

Chair Designate
Melissa Anderson
Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer, Duke Energy
email | Biography

President & CEO
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.,
SHRM-SCP
Society for Human Resource Management
email |
Biography

Director-at-Large
Elizabeth Adefioye
Senior VP, Chief Human Resources Officer, Ingredion Inc.
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Biography

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Janet Alberti
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, THE HUNTINGTON Library, Art and Botanical Garden
email | Biography

Director-at-Large
Sally Hornick Anderson, SHRM-SCP
Director of the Americas Practice, Google
email |
Biography

Director-at-Large
Michelle Bottomley
Chief Executive Officer, Modern Marketing Exchange
email |
Biography

Director-at-Large
Steve Browne, SHRM-SCP
VP of Human Resources, LaRosa’s, Inc
email |
Biography

Director-at-Large
James Clark
President and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
email |
Biography

Director-at-Large
Michael D’Ambrose
Senior VP, Chief Human Resources Officer, Archer Daniels Midland Company
email |
Biography

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Chief People Officer, Booz Allen Hamilton
email | Biography

Director-at-Large
Patrick Wright, Ph.D. Chair in Business, Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina
email |
Biography

Director-at-Large
Gretchen Zech, SHRM-SCP
Senior VP, Chief Human Resources Officer, Arrow Electronics
email |
Biography
SHRM Board of Directors Meeting Summaries
Awards & Scholarships
SHRM Award Listing by Date
Name Of Award | SIOP-SHRM Impact Award |
Decription |
The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), together with the SIOP Foundation and the SHRM Foundation, are co-sponsoring the first international award to honor organizations that have outstanding evidence-based HR management practices. The competition will select winners based on HR practices and initiatives that have been measured and determined successful through evidence-based, data-driven analysis. One or more winning organization will be recognized publicly each year. Any for-profit, not-for-profit, or government organization located anywhere in the world may apply for this award. Further information and application instructions can be found at www.hrmimpactawards.org. |
Type of Award | Organizational |
Department | SHRM Public Affairs and SHRM Foundation |
Application Deadline |
07/15 |
Name of Award | Michael R. Losey Human Resource Research Award |
Description |
This $50,000 award is funded by the Society for Human Resource Management and the SHRM Foundation. This award recognizes experts who have made outstanding research contributions and who will use this award to facilitate continuing contributions to the HR field.
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Type of Award | Individual |
Department | SHRM Foundation |
Application Deadline |
01/31 |
Name of Award | The Excel Awards for Professional Chapters and State Councils |
Description |
The recognition component of the SHRM Affiliate Program for Excellence (SHAPE) is the Excel Awards. Awards may be earned at four levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Each level builds on a prescribed set of requirements and accomplishment. Chapters and state councils must submit the required SHAPE Year-End Report no later than the due date for award consideration. Winners of the award will be notified in March and will receive award podium banners and recognition in SHRM publications and at conferences.
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Type of Award | Group |
Department | Membership |
Application Deadline |
09/09 |
Name of Award | SHRM Pinnacle Awards |
Description |
The SHRM Pinnacle Award Program is designed to honor SHRM affiliates for high-level development and contribution that enhance the development of effective human resource management. All SHRM chapters and state councils are eligible to submit applications. Pinnacle Awards of $1,000 are awarded to state councils as well as to Small, Medium/Large, Mega/SuperMega chapters in three categories: Advancing the Profession, Serving the Profession, and Enhancing the SHRM Community. In addition to the awards and monetary grants, this impressive program provides increased prestige among your peers and enhanced recognition in the human resource industry. |
Type of Award | Group |
SHRM Scholarship Listing by Date
Application Deadline |
05/01 | |
Name of Scholarship | SHRM Foundation Dissertation Awards | |
Description |
SHRM Foundation Dissertation Grants are given to four promising researchers in the field of human resource management at the dissertation stage of their doctoral education. This annual competition is funded by the SHRM Foundation, in partnership with the HR Division of the Academy of Management and is intended to support the dissertation research of doctoral candidates. The winners of these dissertation grants each receive a plaque and $5,000 from the SHRM Foundation and are honored at the Academy of Management’s annual meeting. |
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Department | SHRM Foundation | |
Application Deadline |
08/15, 08/15 New Dates! |
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Name of Scholarship | Scholarships for Graduate and Undergraduate Education (08/15) SHRM Certification Scholarships (08/15) |
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Description |
The SHRM Foundation Scholarship Program awards multiple scholarships annually to SHRM members pursuing a college degree or professional certification. |
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Department | SHRM Foundation | |
Application Deadline |
08/15 |
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Name of Scholarship | The Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship for Graduate Study in HR | |
Description |
The Meisinger Fellowship, named in honor of former SHRM CEO Susan R. Meisinger, is a premier source of funding for first-time master’s degree students in human resources. The Fellowship is geared toward SHRM members who want to leverage significant past contributions in HR while continuing to contribute to the field by earning a graduate degree in human resource management. |
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Department | SHRM Foundation
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Application Deadline |
Various | |
Name of Scholarship Department |
Professional Development Scholarships for SHRM conferences and seminars
SHRM Foundation |