Profile: National Association of African Americans in Human Resources Tampa Bay Chapter

What is NAAAHR?

The National Association of African Americans in Human Resources is a national organization concerned with improving the professional development of African American Human Resources professionals, consultants, and students.

The focus of the organization is to serve as a network, resource, and forum for African American Human Resource professionals.  The Tampa Bay Chapter was chartered in September 2000 and is comprised of Human Resources professionals in both Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

The Tampa Bay Chapter is positioning itself to become the recognized leader, voice, and conscience shaping issues that concern African Americans in the workplace.

Our Purpose is to

• Provide professional development which informs and advances professional development of African American Human Resource practitioners
• Serve as a resource for African Americans in developing a career in Human Resources
• Provide a platform for educating and discussing Human Resource business trends
• Provide opportunities to develop leadership skills by volunteering for a leadership role

Press Release

LEADERS ELECTED FOR LOCAL HR ORGANIZATION (Tampa, FL) December 18, 2006 – The local chapter of the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources has elected new officers for 2007. This group includes professionals from leading local employers and several local business owners.

“NAAAHR has provided me with opportunities for networking and professional development that I can’t get anywhere else,” said [Sheila Christy-Martin]. “That’s why I want to give back and help others be successful.” she continued.

The local officers are:

President - Dr. Sheila Christy-Martin, PHR
President-Elect - Mikki Chambers, PHR
VP of Administration - Kisha Dickerson
VP of Finance - Yvonne Smith
VP of External Affairs/Community Relations - LaFern Batie, PHR
VP of Membership - Pat Dupar, PHR
Director of Programs – Lovese Purifoy, PHR
Parliamentarian - Reginald Pierce

Directors-at-Large
Cynthia Davis-Gryce
Earl Gloster, PHR
Angela Rosario, PHR

NAAAHR Tampa Bay is an organization open to any Human Resources professional, line manager, consultant or student working or studying in the field of Human Resources and affiliate disciplines. 

Many of NAAAHR Tampa Bay’s members are also members of other Human Resource organizations, but find that NAAAHR Tampa Bay is a value-added resource for professional and personal development.

The chapter meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month. For more information about the national organization, visit the website at www.naaahr.org.

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