Advisory Board
Our distinguished Advisory Board is comprised of passionate alumni and friends, widely regarded as top business leaders in human resources and labor relations. Playing an integral and vital role in the life of our School, our Board provides critical advice and support in the pursuit of our shared vision of offering the premier graduate program in human resources and labor relations.
Working hand-in-hand with our faculty and staff, all Board members and faculty serve on one of five standing committees that focus on:
- Early Career Development
- Student Recruitment
- Branding
- Outreach
- Alumni Relations
Co-chaired by a Board member and faculty member, each committee meets throughout the year to closely evaluate our programs and activities in light of the goals and objectives set out in our strategic plan. Each committee then develops recommendations to the entire Board and faculty, which are discussed and refined during the Board's annual two-day meeting.
In addition to their high level of engagement with our School, Board members act as champions of our School within their own organizations and more broadly as ambassadors within our profession. Thanks to the involvement and advice of our Board, our master's program curriculum stays at the cutting-edge, we award 20 or more named corporate scholarships every year, and our students enjoy exceptional placement in both summer internships and full-time positions.
We proudly present our esteemed Advisory Board.
Ireland, Robert
Chief Human Resources Officer
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
Allen, Tyler
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Vice President
Human Resources
The North Face
Arora, Aneesha
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Senior Vice President
Chief Human Resources Officer
Hillenbrand
Brown, Michael D.
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Senior Vice President
Chief Human Resources Officer
Houston Methodist
Burke, Kevin
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Senior Vice President
Chief Human Resources & Sustainability Officer
Superior Industries
Canales, Carmen
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Founder and Principal Consultant
Channels Consulting Group
Fernandez, Christopher J.
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Corporate Vice President
Human Resources
Microsoft
Board President, 2014-2016
Haley, Colleen
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Chief Executive Officer
Quality Metalcraft & Experi-Metal Holdings
Board President, 2018-2020
Board Vice President, 2016-2018
Halsey, Gale
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Head of People
Lucid Motors
Board President, 2022-2024
Board Vice President, 2020-2022
Howell, Melissa
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Chief Human Resources Officer
Kellanova
Kinsman, Jennifer
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Vice President
Human Resources
Honeywell
Pringle, Rebecca
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Human Resources Director
Oil, Products, & Gas
Chevron Midstream & Development
Randall, Garry
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Chief Human Resources Officer
Klöckner Pentaplast
Board President, 2016-2018
Board Vice President, 2012-2014
Runyon, Barbara
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Senior Vice President
Chief Human Resources Officer
Gentherm Inc.
Board Vice President, 2022-2024
Sauter, Pamela
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Senior Vice President
Human Resources
Qualcomm
Simpson, Kelley
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Executive Director, Data Management
Vice President, Data Goverance and Analysis
JPMorgan Chase & Company
Stark, Leah
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Senior Advisor
McKinsey & Company
Williams, Dantaya
Executive Vice President
Chief Human Resources Officer
RTX
Board President, 2020-2022
Yost, Brooke
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Vice President Human Resources
Whirlpool Corporation
Zaidan, Tom
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Vice President of Human Resources
Electrical Sector Americas
Eaton