Apple Valley Human Resource Association

Welcome to the Apple Valley Human Resources Association

Welcome to the Apple Valley Human Resource Association (AVHRA) website.

The Apple Valley Human Resource Association (AVHRA) is comprised of a diverse group of professionals looking to advance in the HR profession. Our chapter provides its members with opportunities to network with their peers, to learn from experts in their field and to promote HR management.

Our purpose is to support and enhance the practice of HR management and the effectiveness of HR professionals in the organizations and communities we serve in Northern Central Washington.   

AVHRA Mission Statement: Empowering people and workplaces by advancing human resource management practices, fostering a community of HR professionals, and advocating for a world of work that is equitable, inclusive, and productive.

President's Message

Dear Apple Valley Human Resource Association (AVHRA) Members,

Happy New Year! I am excited to serve as President of this wonderful association of human resource professionals in 2026 along with my team of amazing board members. We recently held our annual Strategic Planning Session and I was thrilled at the energy, enthusiasm and collaboration we had as a board which will fuel our commitment and passion for a wonderful year ahead.

Speaking of the year ahead, we are currently working on our 2026 Programs schedule and will release program dates each quarter in our newsletters.

Before I close this message, many of you that attended our 2025 Employment Law Summit may be wondering about the “vote” you cast regarding a proposal to change our chapter name as we prepared to align our chapter brand more closely with the national SHRM brand. The AVHRA Board felt very strongly that we wanted to include the “voice of our chapter members” in this important decision. Many votes were cast during the Summit and the overwhelming majority of votes selected …… *drumroll please*************

SHRM North Central Washington as the new name of our chapter. We truly feel this name better reflects the five counties we serve and our commitment to being inclusive of our entire HR community across the region. This new chapter name is just the tip of the iceberg! In our next newsletter, we will debut our new official SHRM North Central Washington brand and roll this out on our website, social media channels and marketing materials.

Our board is dedicated to inspiring you, serving the HR profession and giving back to our community in the best way possible. I am personally excited for this next chapter and can’t wait to grow this chapter together. I look forward to sharing our journey ahead with you.

Sincerely,
Robin Fowler
SHRM North Central Washington President

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