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
President Elect
TBD
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
Newsletter Editor
Colby Toll
Social Media Director
Melina Mendoza
Technology Director
Emily Henderson
Certification Director
Annemarie Smyth; SHRM-CP