About Us

The Apple Valley Human Resource Association (AVHRA) formed in 1997 to provide leadership, resources, training/education and networking opportunities through local chapter activities and affiliations with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Northwest Human Resource Management Association (NHRMA).

View the AVHRA Bylaws

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We are honored to announce your 2023 AVHRA Board:

• President:  Emily Vincent, MBA
• Past President: Staci Sleigh-Layman, M.S., SPHR, SHRM-SCP
• Secretary:  Hana Tate, SHRM-CP, PHR
• Treasurer: Christy Tomlinson 
• Membership Director: Emily Vincent, MBA
• Legislative Directors: Erin McCool, JD; Colleen Malmassari, SHRM-CP, PHR
• College Relations Director:  Veronica Gomez-Vilchis, MA, SHRM-CP
• Program Director:  Emily Vincent, MBA
• Newsletter Editor:  Colby Toll
• Communications Director:  Robin Fowler
• President Elect:  Veronica Gomez-Vilchis, MA, SHRM-CP
• Certification Director:  Open
• Diversity Director:  Erick Lobos and Laura Valle
• Student Liason:  Maria Torres Arrez

We are an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management. Whether you are new to the HR field or have many years of experience, we are a local starting point for networking, information, professional development and continued support of excellence in Human Resources.

We welcome your use of this site as a resource, and encourage you to check back frequently for updated information. We also encourage your involvement and suggestions about all of our activities, on the web and off.

We look forward to seeing you at upcoming meetings or events!