A Message from the President

This time of year we look forward to the future and the 2027 Board of Directors.  I am please to present the below slate of candidates for the consideration of the membership.   
This slate of candidates for the 2027 Board of Directors will be brought to the floor for a vote of members present at the October Business and Chapter Meeting on October 28th at 8 am at The Cannery.   

2027 Board of Directors - SLATE

President
Rickey Coleman, Jr.
LAMMICO

President-Elect
Sherri McKenna, SHRM-SCP
M.S. Rau

Past President
Patrick Morrison
One Digital

Vice President of Membership
Adele Vogt, SHRM-CP
Hilton RIverside

Secretary
Michelle Skaggs, SHRM-SCP, COSM
City Park Conservancy

Treasurer
Sherri McKenna, SHRM-SCP
M.S. Rau

Certification Director
Jennifer Nomey, MS, SHRM-CP
SkillSoft

College Relations Director
Chenise Hamilton, SHRM-CP, PHR
UOPX

Conference Director
Barry Vose, SHRM-SCP
Gotcha Covered HR

Inclusion Director
Sheila Robinson
Daraja Consulting LLC

Legislative Director
Michelle Craig, JD
Transcendent Legal LLC

Professional Development Director
Elijah Kinchen
The J Group

SHRM Foundation Director
Erika Watkins
Bridgehouse

Communications Director
Tyra Ross
Riverland Federal Credit Union

Sponsorship Director
Vacant

Workforce Readiness & Community Relations Director
Celeste Thomas
Career Immersion & Leadership Institute

— Rickey Coleman, Jr.
President, SHRM New Orleans

Don’t forget we are now a Dual membership organization, meaning you must be a SHRM member to be a SHRM New Orleans member.  Click HERE to add the SHRM New Orleans membership to your existing membership or renew both!  This will be the last year Affiliates of SHRM New Orleans will have the same pricing structure as members.   Ask about a special discount for non-SHRM members at the next meeting!

You can still attend all our event regardless of your membership status as an affiliate.

Our volunteer SHRM New Orleans board of directors work together to help provide the best resources for each and every member through our events.  Our monthly meetings and professional development opportunities provide both SHRM and HRCI credits for our certified members seeking credits for recertification.  SHRM New Orleans events are planned to provide current, significant human resource knowledge to address challenges that impact people and organizations in the Greater New Orleans Region.

We are always excited about new volunteers, so if you are looking for a way to get more involved and build your connections, please reach out at any time at President@nolashrm.org

Society for Human Resources Management, New Orleans (SHRM New Orleans) is a local chapter affiliate with the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) with over 500 active members.  Your national and local membership work together to provide Human Resources practitioners and small businesses with valuable up to date human resource education, resources, and networking opportunities for all members. For more information about SHRM, visit www.shrm.org.