Leadership Team

Meet the leaders shaping the future of Seattle SHRM. Our Board of Directors and Leadership Team are committed to guiding our chapter’s efforts to support HR professionals and advance the field.

Browse our Board Members by area of expertise, including HR strategy, leadership, development, diversity, and more.

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Officers

Meeta Walia

President

Leah Levar

Secretary

Tony Froehlich

Treasurer

Sarah Boltz

VP Membership

Vice Presidents

Michelle Ruane

VP Communications

Sumy Thomas

VP Partnerships

Judy Thompson

VP Professional Development

CLA Directors

Vanessa Castrillon

Director of Legislative Affairs

Tracy Ramsey

Director of Certifications

Mitzy Vila Avalos

Director of DEI

Carolyn Rice

Director of Outreach & Workforce Readiness

Maria Uribe

Director of Emerging Careers

Board Members

Crystal Nichols

Past President, 2024

Akanksha Bansal

Deputy Director of Professional Development

Steven Fish

Director of Social Media

Baktash Hashimi

Director of Job Board

Colleen Scanlon

Director of Conference

Sasha Smith

Deputy Treasurer

Pauline Yerkovich

Director of Volunteers

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