2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Sarah Pignatello, SHRM-CP
Director of Operations - Vibrant Health
Immediate Past President
Jessica Hanson
Director People, Performance Management & Total Rewards - Ability Beyond
Secretary
Jaimy Fellin
HR & Benefits Coordinator, POWR2
Treasurer
Cathy Padula
Director of HR - POWR2
Programs Director
Kelly Klein, SHRM-SCP
HR Director, RVNA Health
Membership Director
Carrie Ford, PHR, SHRM-CP
HR Manager - Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Danbury
Certification Director
Erika Baumgartner, SHRM-SCP
HR Director - Schmitt Sussman Enterprises
Public Relations/Social Media Director
Chrissy Lee
HR Manager - PFP Services
Sponsorship Director
Walter Murphy, SHRM-SCP
Managing Partner - iBenefits HR
Chapter Administrator
Andy Thiede, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
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