About the SHRM Foundation

The SHRM Foundation's mission is to mobilize the power of HR and activate the generosity of donors to lead positive social change impacting all things work. The Foundation is committed to elevating and empowering HR as a social force through its innovative solutions to workplace inclusion challenges, programming designed to inspire and empower the next generation of HR leaders, and awarding scholarships and professional development grants to educate and develop students and HR professionals. The SHRM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management.

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 practical 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
Elizabeth (Libby) P. Sartain, SHRM-SCP
Libby Sartain LLC
Bastrop, TX

Biography

Immediate Past Chair
Elizabeth (Betsy) Larson, SHRM-SCP
Director, Compensation
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
Biography

Secretary / Treasurer
Tom Mathews
President & Principal, TMathewsHR LLC
Waxhaw, NC

Biography

DIRECTORS

Camille Chang Gilmore Vice President of HR &Global Chief Diversity Officer Boston Scientific Biography	Dan Purushotham Adjunct Faculty Central Connecticut State University Hartford, Connecticut Biography
Edie Goldberg, Ph.D. President E. L. Goldberg & Associates Menlo Park, CA Biography	Gary Latham, Ph.D. Chief Secretary of State Professor, Organizational Behavior Biography University of Toronto
Jeff Nally, SHRM-SCP President Nally Group, Inc. Louisville, KY Biography	Jim Link, SHRM-SCP Chief HR Officer Randstad North America, Atlanta, GA Biography
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP President & CEO SHRM Alexandria, VA Biography	Melissa Dawn Simkins President Velvet Suite Washington, DC & Atlanta, GA Biography
Paula Harvey, SHRM-SCP Vice President Schulte Building Systems, Inc. Biography

FOUNDATION STAFF


Wendi Safstrom Executive Director Wendi.Safstrom@shrm.or g (703) 535-6065 Biography
Ellen Christman Director, Engagement and Philanthropy Ellen.Christman@shrm.org (703) 842-5143
Ashlee Droscher Smith Manager Ashlee.Smith@shrm.org (703) 535-6291
Misha Adams Manager, Scholarships and Programs Misha.Adams@shrm.org (703) 535-6167
Stacey Matusko Sr. Specialist, Marketing Stacey.Matusko@shrm.org (703) 535-6280 Amber Honesty Coordinator Amber.Honesty@shrm.org (703) 842-5113