SHRM North Central Washington (SHRM NCW) was originally formed as "Apple Valley Human Resource Association (AVHRA)" in 1997.  Our organzation's purpose is 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).

SHRM NCW 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.


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We are honored to announce your 2026 SHRM NCW Board

President

Robin Fowler

Secretary

Brenda Garcia-Gil

Treasurer

Gina Lopez 

Membership Director

Annemarie Smyth; SHRM-CP

Legislative Director

Erin McCool, JD

College Relations

Brenda Garcia-Gil

Program Directors

Megan Wick, MBA, SHRM-CP
Patty Garcia, MBA-HR

Technology Director

Emily Henderson

Certification Director

Annemarie Smyth; SHRM-CP

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!