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.
Arora, Aneesha
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Senior Vice President
Chief Human Resources Officer
Hillenbrand
Brown, Michael D.
Senior Vice President
Chief Human Resources Officer
Houston Methodist
Burke, Kevin
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Senior Vice President
Chief Human Resources Officer
Superior Industries
Fernandez, Christopher J.
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Corporate Vice President
Human Resources
Microsoft
Board President, 2014-2016
Gedman, Anna
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Vice President, Human Resources, Operations & Technology
Vice President, Labor Relations
Bridgestone Americas
Haley, Colleen
Chief Executive Officer
Quality Metalcraft/Experi-Metal Holdings
Board President, 2018-2020
Board Vice President, 2016-2018
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Howell, Melissa
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Chief Human Resources Officer
Kellogg Company
Ireland, Robert
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Chief Human Resources Officer
Varis
Loya, Ed
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Senior Vice President
Human Resources
Dell Inc.
Pringle, Rebecca
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General Manager
Human Resources
Chevron Midstream & Development
Randall, Garry
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Managing Partner
Randall Advisory Solutions, LLC
Board President, 2016-2018
Board Vice President, 2012-2014
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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Chief People Officer, Senior Advisor
McKinsey & Company
Szwed, Danna
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Executive Vice President
Human Resources
Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
Trezise, Scott
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Chief Human Resources Officer
Lumen
Williams, Dantaya
Chief Human Resources Officer
RTX
Board President, 2020-2022
Yankie, Lisa, M.
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Senior Vice President
Chief Human Resources Officer & Communications Officer
Dentsply Sirona
Board President, 2012-2014
Yost, Brooke
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Senior Human Resources Director
Global Strategy & Planning
Whirlpool Corporation
Zaidan, Tom
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Vice President, Human Resources
Electrical Sector Americas
Eaton