Katie is skilled Senior Director with more than 20 years of experience in the HR food distribution/processing, staffing, logistics, healthcare, non-profit and start up companies. Currently, as a Field Services Director for SHRM, she supports Professional Chapters, Student Chapters, State Councils and HR Professionals in the Pac West region.

Kim McNeil, SHRM-SCP is an HR practitioner with 11 years of experience. She spent most of her professional career working in the nonprofit, technology, and federal contractor sectors. Kim is currently a Knowledge Advisor in the Knowledge Center at SHRM. Her expertise includes talent acquisitions, benefits and compensation, global human resources management, employee relations, performance management, and diversity, equity, & inclusion. Kim has a Bachelor of Arts in World Politics from The Catholic University of America.

Kristy Krakoff, SHRM-CP, is an emerging professional from of Scranton, Pennsylvania who moved to Northern Virginia in 2018 to start her HR career as a Talent Acquisition Specialist. She studied at The Pennsylvania State University, in Hospitality Management, and later transitioned to a career in Human Resources. Kristy is currently working on the Membership team at SHRM as a Member Engagement Associate, and is always finding new ways to grow and develop. Kristy enjoys working with her team and strives to continue building relationships with volunteers and members. This past year Kristy got married to her husband, Andy, and their family is completed by their dog, Joey.

Lina Perez is an accomplished and creative membership and marketing executive professional with more than 15 years of multifaceted experience and proven ability to re-energize and restructure an organization's marketing strategies, develop strategic initiatives, and capture emerging business opportunities; taking on challenging positions with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on company and customer success. Lina joined SHRM In 2014. As an Enterprise and Executive Relationship Director, Lina is part of the Marketing and Membership team. She serves as a regional senior account representative and a trusted advisor in building relationships inside SHRM and with the Executive and Enterprise Members to drive SHRM goals and objectives. She focuses on delivering value-added servicing to members to increase engagement and satisfaction, increasing membership retention and acquisition, increasing sales of products and services, and promoting SHRM's strategic initiatives with these key member segments. Lina holds a B.A. in Business Administration and a minor in International Finance from Universidad de la Sabana (Colombia) and an M.A. in International Commerce and Policy with a concentration in International Marketing from George Mason University. She also holds the People Manager Qualified (PMQ) credential.

Liya is a Researcher at SHRM.

Michele Wood is the Social Media Engagement Manager. She moved to the Washington, DC metro area to follow her dream five years ago. Michele brings more than 15 years of experience in digital and social media. Michele is a foodie, loves to travel and take pictures. She is a passionate volunteer with the Girl Scouts in the Nation?s Capital and an active board leader on her DC metro chapter?s alumni association.