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.

PRESIDENT
Anna Gedman

Gedman, Anna
Blain's Farm & Fleet
Chief Human Resources Officer

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VICE PRESIDENT
Robert Ireland

Ireland, Robert
Chief Human Resources Officer
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

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MEMBERS
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    Allen, Tyler
    Vice President
    Human Resources
    The North Face

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  • Aneesha Arora

    Arora, Aneesha
    Senior Vice President
    Chief Human Resources Officer

    Hillenbrand

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  • Michael D. Brown

    Brown, Michael D.
    Senior Vice President
    Chief Human Resources Officer 
    Houston Methodist

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  • Kevin Burke

    Burke, Kevin
    Senior Vice President
    Chief Human Resources Officer

    Superior Industries

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    Canales, Carmen
    Chief Human Resources Officer
    ThriveMore

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  • Chris Fernandez

    Fernandez, Christopher J.
    Corporate Vice President
    Human Resources
    Microsoft
    Board President, 2014-2016

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  • Colleen Haley

    Haley, Colleen
    Chief Executive Officer
    Quality Metalcraft/Experi-Metal Holdings
    Board President, 2018-2020
    Board Vice President, 2016-2018

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  • Gale Halsey

    Halsey, Gale
    Head of People
    Lucid Motors
    Board President, 2022-2024
    Board Vice President, 2020-2022

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  • Melissa Howell

    Howell, Melissa
    Chief Human Resources Officer
    Kellogg Company

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  • Jennifer Kinsman

    Kinsman, Jennifer
    Vice President
    Human Resources
    Honeywell

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  • Rebecca Pringle

    Pringle, Rebecca
    General Manager
    Human Resources
    Chevron Midstream & Development

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  • Garry Randall

    Randall, Garry
    Managing Partner
    Randall Advisory Solutions, LLC
    Board President, 2016-2018
    Board Vice President, 2012-2014

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  • Barbara Runyon

    Runyon, Barbara
    Senior Vice President
    Chief Human Resources Officer
    Gentherm Inc.
    Board Vice President, 2022-2024

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  • Pamela Sauter

    Sauter, Pamela
    Senior Vice President
    Human Resources
    Qualcomm

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  • Kelley Simpson

    Simpson, Kelley
    Executive Director, Data Management
    Vice President, Data Goverance and Analysis
    JPMorgan Chase & Company

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  • Leah Stark

    Stark, Leah
    Chief People Officer
    Senior Advisor
    McKinsey & Company

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  • Dantaya Williams

    Williams, Dantaya
    Chief Human Resources Officer
    RTX
    Board President, 2020-2022

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  • Brooke Yost

    Yost, Brooke
    Senior Human Resources Director
    Global Strategy & Planning
    Whirlpool Corporation

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  • Tom Zaidan

    Zaidan, Tom
    Vice President
    Human Resources
    Electrical Sector Americas
    Eaton

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Rev. 10/2024