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The California State Council Of SHRM

At CalSHRM, we believe that our professional community of more than 25,000 SHRM members and the 120,000+ HR practitioners in the state have unique CA-specific challenges and can affect change in California employment by uniting statewide and communicating with One Voice. ​ Representing human resource professionals, the California State Council (CalSHRM) is the state affiliate for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).  CalSHRM is a 100% volunteer entity consisting of 16 SHRM affiliated chapters and one organization across the state. Our primary objective is to support the mission and initiatives of SHRM and the California Chapters we support. We coordinate professional development efforts, and serve as the conduit for communication among SHRM and chapters as well as SHRM at-large members.

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Professional Development

Throughout the year CalSHRM offers multiple opportunities for personal development including virtual SHRM Certification Prep training classes, Iin-person California Micro-Credential sessions and a Legislative and HR conference.

CalSHRM Initiatives

CalSHRM is proud to support the SHRM Foundation by supporting key initatives and providing resources to the chapters.  The SHRM Foundation is a values-based charity organization whose mission is to champion workforce and workplace transformation.

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One Voice

CalSHRM is committed to advancing the HR profession, knowing that together we can influence change.  We provide several platforms for HR professionals and business to stay up-to-date legislative issues and raise awareness with government leaders including a state conference and quarterly newsletter.

Management Committee

Meet the California State Council of SHRM Management Committee

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David Swanson,

SHRM-SCP

State Director

Term: Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

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Vilma Brager

VP Communications &

Secretary

Appointed 2022

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Christine Rodman,

SHRM-CP

State Director Elect

Term: Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

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Andy Covell

VP Treasurer

Appointed 2023

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Trisha Zulic,

SHRM-SCP

Past State Director

Term: Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

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Leadership Team

Meet the California State Council of SHRM Leadership Team

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Michael Kalt, J.D.

Government Affairs Director

Term: Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

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Nancy Nelson

SHRM-SCP, PHRca, GPHR Continuity Committee Director

Emeritus

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Shannon Taylor

SHRM Divisional Director

Adviser, non-board member)

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Julie Worley

SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PHRca VP DEI & Membership

Term: Jan 2010 - Dec 2023

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Nina Woodard

Continuity Committee Director

Emeritus

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Kimberly Bozeman

SHRM-SCP, PHR VP/Education Director

  

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Susie Couture

SHRM-SCP, SPHR/GPHR College Relations Director

Term: Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

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Michael Letizia

SHRM-SCP, SPHR Continuity Committee Director

Emeritus

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Debbie Gairaud

MSOD, SPHR Chapter College Relations Director

  

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Linda Magyar

SHRM-SCP, SPHR Continuity Committee Director

Emeritus

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Drew Berryessa

SHRM-SCP Foundation

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Dawn Kazoleas

Workforce Readiness

Director

  

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VOLUNTEER

Volunteer for CalSHRM or a local SHRM chapter and make a difference! Give back to and make HR visible in your community

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