About the SHRM Foundation

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Founded in 1966, the SHRM Foundation is the 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of the world's largest HR professional society, SHRM. SHRM represents more than 300,000 HR professionals across the globe, impacting 115 million workers and their families. The SHRM Foundation mobilizes the power of HR for positive social change in the workplace. Its robust resources, meaningful partnerships, and evidence-based programming educate and empower HR professionals to hire diverse talent, build inclusive workplaces, prioritize workplace mental health and wellness, develop, and support the next generation of HR professionals, and help employees find purpose at work and beyond.

Purpose, Mission & Vision

PURPOSE

Elevate and empower HR as a social force.

MISSION

Mobilizing the power of HR and the generosity of donors to lead positive social change impacting work, workers and the workplace.

VISION

A world of work that works for all.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

​The SHRM Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of distinguished HR academic and practice leaders. The SHRM Foundation recognizes the members of its board for their outstanding leadership and dedication to the organization. We are proud that all board members contribute to our annual campaign.

OFFICERS

Chair Tom Mathews President & Principal, TMathewsHR LLC Waxhaw, NC Biography

Secretary / Treasurer Jane Marvin Principle Org Effectiveness and Change Management Biography

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DIRECTORS

Camille Chang Gilmore  Vice President of HR &Global Chief Diversity Officer Boston Scientific                              Biography	Courtney A. Peterson, SHRM-SCP, ACC Chief Human Resources Officer Edison Electric Institute (EEI)                            Biography
​ Edie Goldberg, Ph.D. President E. L. Goldberg & Associates Biography	​ Gary Latham, Ph.D. Secretary of State Professor Organizational Behavior Rotman School of Management                          University of Toronto                          Biography
Greg Flores Founder & Owner Sculpted Leaders, LLC        Biography	​ Jeff Nally, SHRM-SCP President Nally Group, Inc. Biography
​ Dan Purushotham, Ph.D. Central Connecticut State University Hartford, Connecticut Biography	​ Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.,  SHRM-SCP President & CEO SHRM Biography
​ Karen Bennett Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer Cox Communications Biography	​ Subha V. Barry Chief Executive Officer Seramount Biography
​ Tracy Layney Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Levi Strauss & Co.                          Biography	​

FOUNDATION STAFF

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Wendi Safstrom  President Biography
Ellen Christman  Director, Engagement and Philanthropy	​
​ Jennifer Cabriales  Brand Marketing Manager	​
Beth Conti  Sr. Specialist, Engagement and Philanthropy	​
​ Amber Honesty Specialist, Foundation Programs	​
Elizabeth Kohm Manager, Foundation Programs	​
Vernon Williams, Ed.D Manager, Programs	​
Mary Wright Manager, Apprenticeship Program	​
For more information on the SHRM Foundation's initiatives, please email SHRMFoundation@shrm.org or call us at (703) 535-6020.