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About Yakima SHRM

Yakima SHRM is a regional, non-profit association and affiliate of SHRM, Washington State SHRM, and the Northwest Human Resource Management Association (NHRMA). 

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SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their
families globally. Discover more at SHRM.org.

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Yakima SHRM is a dual-membership chapter. When you join SHRM, you can designate Yakima SHRM as your local chapter at no additional cost! To join SHRM, simply click the "Join SHRM" button on the top right of the page, follow the simple registration process on the SHRM Store site and designate Yakima SHRM as your chapter.

Yakima SHRM Board

The all-volunteer Board of Directors is comprised of human resource management, workforce, and economic development professionals. They represent multiple industries throughout Yakima Valley. 

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President

Chris Miller 
 

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Past President / VP of Finance

Chelsea Rullie
 

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President-Elect / College Relations Chair

Kailey Bernier

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VP of Membership

Amanda Ayala

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Secretary

Anita Flores

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Programs Co-Chair

Megan Garrett

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Programs Co-Chair

Jonathan Smith

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Workforce Initiatives Co-Chair

Travis Piatz
 

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Workforce Initiatives Co-Chair

Hugo Moreno

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Social Media Chair

Mary Beltran

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Diversity Chair

Susy Moran

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College Relations Chair

Kaily Bernier

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Technology Chair

Jesse Cook

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Legislative Chair

Mireya Cervantes

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Member Liaison

Whitney Cooper

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Member Liaison

Maria Hernandez

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Member Liaison

Isidra Sanchez

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Member Liaison

Lucila Pizano

Our Mission

Become a Member

Register on the SHRM website to become a dual member of both Yakima SHRM and SHRM. 

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Our Mission

We are dedicated to the personal and professional development of our members. We strive to provide opportunities to connect and support business professionals in Yakima Valley. 

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