The purpose of the HRLF Diversity & Inclusion Committee is to assist the organization in advancing its Diversity & Inclusion agenda by establishing a framework for action that includes several goals across the areas of our members, our partners, our programs and our leadership.

The committee will establish realistic and measurable goals, with input from board leadership, headquarters and members, and monitor and report results against those goals to the Board on a semi-annual basis.

Committee Members:

• Strategic revision in process

Committee Members

• Kim Littlefield, Co-Chair
• Bob McCarthy, Co-Chair
• Amanda Cardew
• Frank Dadah
• Sandra Hood
• Chandler Ruehrwein
• Michelle Saunders

Develops and executes an inbound recruiting strategy that results in membership growth. Builds the HRLF brand, define value, and create a "look” that distinguishes HRLF from other professional organizations. Develops and implements PR and Marketing strategies to educate the external marketplace and build awareness and communicate success.

Committee Members:

• Bob McCarthy, Chair
• Dafna Chayen
• Andrea Eldridge
• Sandra Hood
• Amanda Lopez

Recruit new members by promoting HRLF programs and the benefits of membership to prospective senior, diverse and emerging HR leaders. Act as a liaison with membership to ensure we are meeting their needs and voicing those needs to the Board.

• Promote HRLF programs and member benefits
• Hold new member welcome/orientation sessions
• Conduct pulse and regularly scheduled surveys to solicit member feedback
• Coordinate Member Socials with management company
• Support and coordinate HRLF Ambassadors at in-person events  
• Invite guests to HRLF programs
• Explore strategies to increase membership engagement
• Follow up with Guests after each program
• Follow up with lapsed members
  

Committee Members:

• Alan Richard, Chair
• Allison Cunningham
• Billy Herd
• Sharon Lavery
• Michelle LeFavor
• Jayne Mattson
• Bryant Mitchell
• Gretchen O'Brien
• Andrew Sterling
• Kathleen Teehan
• Laura Tomaino

This committee identifies the speakers and topics for HRLF programs. They develop and document program management process, including the definition of program parameters and budget implications (speaker fee, travel & accommodations, books and presentation materials). The committee interviews, vets and prepares speakers to ensure that their programs are of high quality and most relevant to the needs of our members. They also work with HRLF Headquarters with the administrative details of each program, including speaker information, logistics, program information and follow up.

Committee Members:

• Laura Poisson, Chair
• Dafna Chayen
• Deepankar (Deep) Goyal
• Elisabeth Hughes
• Luis Rojas
• Marcie Schorr Hirsch

The sponsorship committee oversees the HRLF sponsorship offerings and actively identifies and pursues prospective sponsors. Committee members also communicate and engage with current sponsors to ensure HRLF is responsive and attentive to their interests.

Committee Members:

• Andrew Sterling, Chair
• Bry Bradley
• Doug D'Angelo
• Mike Garner
• Sharon Lavery
• Michelle Musk
• Emma Woodthorpe