LWTech SHRM® Student Chapter
Be part of the award-winning LWTech Society for HR Management Student Chapter!
When you join the Human Resource Management program and take the first class, BUHR 210 HR's Role in Organization & Program Overview, there is a lab fee. This fee pays for your Society for HR Management (SHRM®) student membership. The membership is good for one year, and you can choose to continue
it on your own after this timeframe.
LWTech SHRM Student Chapter Mission
- Provide students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and insight into effective HR Management.
- Promote awareness and networking for HR students, HR professionals, and business professionals in the Pacific Northwest.
- Committed to learning how to strengthen the HR profession, use best practices, and ensue that HR plays a strategic role in organizational effectiveness.
- Further the development, improvement, and application of HR management practices consistent with the highest standards of ethics and practice.
- Promote the exchange of work-related experiences through open forums & information exchanges.
LWTech SHRM Student Chapter Benefits
- Recognized by SHRM with highest award
- Internship opportunities
- Networking with local HR Professionals for careers
- Outstanding HR resources
- Professional speakers at meetings
- Leadership opportunities
- Attendance at regional conferences
- Reduced rates for HR events
- Financial compensation for HR events
- Resume builder
- Fee membership with LWHRA at LWHRA.org
- Mentorship program
- Friendships that last a lifetime
LWTech Yearly Student Chapter SHRM Events
- NHRMA Conference: Fall
- LWHRA Professional Chapter meetings: monthly
- LWHRA/LWTech Mentorship Program: Winter - Fall
- WA SHRM HR Day on the Hill: Winter
- LWHRA Symposium: Winter
- WA SHRMHRA HR & Employment Law & HR Conference: Winter
- Global Consortium Conference: Spring
- SHRM/NHRMA Regional Student Conference: Spring
- SHRM Annual Conference: Summer
- Local SHRM Professional Chapter meetings monthly
Award Winning SHRM Student Chapter
- SHRM Superior Merit Award 2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2017/18
- SHRM Outstanding Chapter Award 2016/17, 2018/2019
- 1st Place NHRMA Case Winners and paid trip for 5 to SHRM Annual Conference in NV 2015
- Robert W. Denomy Award Leadership Award, NHRMA 2016
LWTech SHRM Student Chapter Leaders
- Advisor: Ren’ee Mangini
- President: Krista Ayers
- Secretary/Treasurer: Susan Rogel
- Director of Communications: Geti Ishaq
- Director of Student and Community Relations: Lisa Parker
- Director of Membership: Judi Miller
- Director of Special Projects: Teri Hoskins