Katie Rudolph
Compliance & Engagement Senior Specialist, Alternate Responsible Officer
SHRM
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As SHRM’s Exchange Visitor Program Compliance & Engagement Specialist, Ms. Rudolph works directly with SHRM’s intern and trainee program participants and host organizations to coordinate and administer the J-1 visa process and the program logistics. She has over 15 years of experience with international exchange program management, social media outreach, and strategic planning and development. Prior to SHRM, Ms. Rudolph worked as the program manager at Alfred Friendly Press Partners, a J-1 visa sponsor organization, and supported international education and study abroad programming at the International Student Exchange Program in Washington, DC. She earned her MA in European studies from Universiteit van Amsterdam in the Netherlands and her BA in history from University of the South in Tennessee. She also spent several years studying and later, working in France.

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Gennady Babankov
Manager, Exchange Visitor Program
SHRM
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Gennady Babankov, J.D. is a Manager of SHRM Exchange Visitor (J-1) Program. Babankov oversees two private sector exchange programs for foreign trainees and interns and helps develop, implement, and promote SHRM benefits portfolio for global mobility and immigration members.

Babankov has more than 20 years of experience building and managing global education and training programs for students and professionals. He has experience in teacher training, study abroad, cross-cultural training, and language acquisition, and has directed field operations in Russia, Central Asia, Middle East, and the Caucasus.

Prior to joining SHRM in 2019, Babankov managed several education and training programs sponsored by the federal government, including the Flagship Overseas Language Program (U.S. Department of Defense), Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program (U.S. Department of State), and the Open World Program (Library of Congress).

Babankov earned his J.D. degree from the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, a master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins University, and a bachelor’s degree from the Lomonosov Moscow State University in Russia.

Babankov has lived in the United States since 1994 and currently resides in Fairfax, VA.

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Katie Rudolph
Compliance & Engagement Senior Specialist, Alternate Responsible Officer
SHRM
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As SHRM’s Exchange Visitor Program Compliance & Engagement Specialist, Ms. Rudolph works directly with SHRM’s intern and trainee program participants and host organizations to coordinate and administer the J-1 visa process and the program logistics. She has over 15 years of experience with international exchange program management, social media outreach, and strategic planning and development. Prior to SHRM, Ms. Rudolph worked as the program manager at Alfred Friendly Press Partners, a J-1 visa sponsor organization, and supported international education and study abroad programming at the International Student Exchange Program in Washington, DC. She earned her MA in European studies from Universiteit van Amsterdam in the Netherlands and her BA in history from University of the South in Tennessee. She also spent several years studying and later, working in France.

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Aaron Wiseman
Senior Specialist, Certification Security
SHRM
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Aaron Robbins Wiseman is the Senior Certification Security Specialist at SHRM. Mr. Wiseman has over 10-years of high stakes professional credentialing experience. At SHRM Mr. Wiseman is responsible for the security of the SHRM Certified Professional and Senior Certified Professional programs. Mr. Wiseman holds a Masters in Criminal Justice from Suffolk University, and a B.S. in Social Work from Syracuse University.

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Jon Decoteau, SHRM-SCP
Division Director - West
SHRM
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With more than 25 years of human resources experience and 6 in Association Management, Jon Decoteau is a Senior HR leader specializing in Business Partner Support, HR Strategy and Services. He has a proven track record at The Coca-Cola Company, eBay and Motorola for getting organizations aligned, evaluating their strengths, and driving global projects. Jon is currently SHRM's Divisional Director based in Sacramento, California. In this role he is responsible for leading SHRM's Western US Field Services team and for helping our chapters and members grow as part of SHRM's 300,000+ member centric organization, impacting millions of employees in workforces worldwide.

 
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Rose Morales, SHRM-CP
Field Services Director
SHRM
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Rose Morales, SHRM-CP is a Field Services Director for SHRM, based in San Antonio, Texas.  She supports the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, Mississippi, Hawaii, Guam and Saipan. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR professional society, representing 300,000 members in more than 165 countries.

Rose has worked in the HR Profession for over 20 years with industry experience in the telecommunication, technology and staffing industries.  Prior to joining SHRM, she was Vice President of Human Resources at TeleGuam Holdings, LLC where she provided guidance, leadership and support for 450 employees in the areas of talent, compensation, learning & development, employee relations/engagement, workers compensation, security and safety.  Before moving to Guam, Rose worked with Comcast in California as a Human Resources Business Partner. 

She served as President of the SHRM Guam Chapter for three years and one year as the State Council Director for the Pacific State Council.  She also was a volunteer and member of the Sacramento Area Human Resource Association (SAHRA) at the early stage of her Human Resources career.

Prior to relocating to Texas, Rose lived on Guam where she served on different community organizations.  She served as a Board member for the Guam Workforce Development Board with the Guam Department of Labor and the Finance and Technology Chair.  Rose served as an Advisory Council on the School of Business and Public Administration Council with the University of Guam and volunteer with the Employer Support for Guards and Reserves (ESGR).  She also participated and supported other community-based organizations on Guam.  Rose was instrumental in bridging the gap with Senators on Guam by partnering and being the voice for the local SHRM chapter when it came to employment law. 

Rose holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management with emphasis in Human Resource Management from Golden Gate University.  She received her Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional designation from the Society of Human Resource Management.

 

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Faith Stipanovich, SHRM-SCP
Manager, Student Communities
SHRM
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Faith is Manager, Academic, Affiliate and Student Communities for SHRM.  Prior to this role, Faith served as a Field Services Director (FSD) based in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role she is responsible for membership growth through renewals and member acquisition working closely with the chapter and state council volunteer leaders in IN, KY, MI, ND, SD and TN. Faith also leads strategic planning and succession planning workshops for state councils and chapters along with speaking to SHRM members and non-members on a wide range of HR topics that are impacting employees and employers who are creating Better Workplaces for Better Worlds.

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Mark Davila
Director, Strategic Partnerships and Affiliate Operations
SHRM
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Mark has over 20 years experience in partnership marketing from AARP and MCI WorldCom.

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Nancy Conway, SHRM-SCP
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Nancy is a Field Services Director based in Phoenix, AZ. She leads the Membership CLA team and was in HR for 27 years and a SHRM volunteer leader for over 20 years before joining the SHRM staff.

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Daniel Hirschhorn
Member Engagement Associate
SHRM
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Over 1 year of Member Engagement experience, Daniel Hirschhorn is a Membership Engagement Associate (MEA) at SHRM, Daniel provides direction and support to establish, maintain, and strengthen relationships with SHRM volunteer leaders, members, chapters, state councils, students, and other affiliates to achieve SHRM’s strategy and objectives regarding membership. Daniel serves as a resource to SHRM volunteer leaders, members, chapters, state councils, students, and other affiliates. Daniel plays a key role in guiding the membership division in the overall chapter, state council, and volunteer leader engagement and compliance, and is one of the primary contacts of SHRM to members, students, and volunteers. Daniel has a presence at national, regional, and local meetings and conferences as well as presents the SHRM message to members and potential members. Prior to SHRM, Daniel recently graduated from James Madison University in the spring of 2019. Daniel Majored in Organizational Communication with a minor in Human Resource Development.

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Faith Stipanovich, SHRM-SCP
Manager, Student Communities
SHRM
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Faith is Manager, Academic, Affiliate and Student Communities for SHRM.  Prior to this role, Faith served as a Field Services Director (FSD) based in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role she is responsible for membership growth through renewals and member acquisition working closely with the chapter and state council volunteer leaders in IN, KY, MI, ND, SD and TN. Faith also leads strategic planning and succession planning workshops for state councils and chapters along with speaking to SHRM members and non-members on a wide range of HR topics that are impacting employees and employers who are creating Better Workplaces for Better Worlds.

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Rose Morales, SHRM-CP
Field Services Director
SHRM
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Rose Morales, SHRM-CP is a Field Services Director for SHRM, based in San Antonio, Texas.  She supports the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, Mississippi, Hawaii, Guam and Saipan. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR professional society, representing 300,000 members in more than 165 countries.

Rose has worked in the HR Profession for over 20 years with industry experience in the telecommunication, technology and staffing industries.  Prior to joining SHRM, she was Vice President of Human Resources at TeleGuam Holdings, LLC where she provided guidance, leadership and support for 450 employees in the areas of talent, compensation, learning & development, employee relations/engagement, workers compensation, security and safety.  Before moving to Guam, Rose worked with Comcast in California as a Human Resources Business Partner. 

She served as President of the SHRM Guam Chapter for three years and one year as the State Council Director for the Pacific State Council.  She also was a volunteer and member of the Sacramento Area Human Resource Association (SAHRA) at the early stage of her Human Resources career.

Prior to relocating to Texas, Rose lived on Guam where she served on different community organizations.  She served as a Board member for the Guam Workforce Development Board with the Guam Department of Labor and the Finance and Technology Chair.  Rose served as an Advisory Council on the School of Business and Public Administration Council with the University of Guam and volunteer with the Employer Support for Guards and Reserves (ESGR).  She also participated and supported other community-based organizations on Guam.  Rose was instrumental in bridging the gap with Senators on Guam by partnering and being the voice for the local SHRM chapter when it came to employment law. 

Rose holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management with emphasis in Human Resource Management from Golden Gate University.  She received her Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional designation from the Society of Human Resource Management.

 

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Faith Stipanovich, SHRM-SCP
Manager, Student Communities
SHRM
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Faith is Manager, Academic, Affiliate and Student Communities for SHRM.  Prior to this role, Faith served as a Field Services Director (FSD) based in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role she is responsible for membership growth through renewals and member acquisition working closely with the chapter and state council volunteer leaders in IN, KY, MI, ND, SD and TN. Faith also leads strategic planning and succession planning workshops for state councils and chapters along with speaking to SHRM members and non-members on a wide range of HR topics that are impacting employees and employers who are creating Better Workplaces for Better Worlds.

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Rose Morales, SHRM-CP
Field Services Director
SHRM
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Rose Morales, SHRM-CP is a Field Services Director for SHRM, based in San Antonio, Texas.  She supports the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, Mississippi, Hawaii, Guam and Saipan. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR professional society, representing 300,000 members in more than 165 countries.

Rose has worked in the HR Profession for over 20 years with industry experience in the telecommunication, technology and staffing industries.  Prior to joining SHRM, she was Vice President of Human Resources at TeleGuam Holdings, LLC where she provided guidance, leadership and support for 450 employees in the areas of talent, compensation, learning & development, employee relations/engagement, workers compensation, security and safety.  Before moving to Guam, Rose worked with Comcast in California as a Human Resources Business Partner. 

She served as President of the SHRM Guam Chapter for three years and one year as the State Council Director for the Pacific State Council.  She also was a volunteer and member of the Sacramento Area Human Resource Association (SAHRA) at the early stage of her Human Resources career.

Prior to relocating to Texas, Rose lived on Guam where she served on different community organizations.  She served as a Board member for the Guam Workforce Development Board with the Guam Department of Labor and the Finance and Technology Chair.  Rose served as an Advisory Council on the School of Business and Public Administration Council with the University of Guam and volunteer with the Employer Support for Guards and Reserves (ESGR).  She also participated and supported other community-based organizations on Guam.  Rose was instrumental in bridging the gap with Senators on Guam by partnering and being the voice for the local SHRM chapter when it came to employment law. 

Rose holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management with emphasis in Human Resource Management from Golden Gate University.  She received her Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional designation from the Society of Human Resource Management.

 

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Jon Decoteau, SHRM-SCP
Division Director - West
SHRM
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With more than 25 years of human resources experience and 6 in Association Management, Jon Decoteau is a Senior HR leader specializing in Business Partner Support, HR Strategy and Services. He has a proven track record at The Coca-Cola Company, eBay and Motorola for getting organizations aligned, evaluating their strengths, and driving global projects. Jon is currently SHRM's Divisional Director based in Sacramento, California. In this role he is responsible for leading SHRM's Western US Field Services team and for helping our chapters and members grow as part of SHRM's 300,000+ member centric organization, impacting millions of employees in workforces worldwide.

 
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Dr. Vernon Williams
Manager, Programs
SHRM Foundation
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Dr. Vernon Williams is a Manager for the SHRM Foundation. SHRM Foundation offers participants important educational opportunities, training, and valuable resources that help them gain the skills they need to take their career to the next level.  As part of his role, Dr. Williams leads SHRM Foundation’s programs for next generation of HR leaders, as well as the $500,000 portfolio of scholarships, professional development grants, and awards.

Prior to joining the SHRM Foundation, Dr. Williams was the Assistant Dean of Students and spent over 20 years in higher education overseeing various student service units including, Campus Events, Conduct, Crisis Response, Engagement, Graduate Services, Housing, and Orientation at such institutions including George Washington University, in Washington, DC and Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA.

Dr. Williams earned his doctorate in Higher Education from George Washington University. He earned his Master of Business Administration from Loyola University in Maryland and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Morgan State University.

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Friday, November 20, 2020 - 12:10pm to 1:00pm
Sen. Brent Hill
Director, Next Generation
National Institute for Civil Discourse
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Brent Hill has served in the Idaho State Senate for nineteen years. He was the highest-ranking member of the Idaho State Senate for ten years, making him the longest-serving President Pro Tempore in Idaho’s history. He did not seek reelection in 2020.

He has accepted a position with the National Institute for Civil Discourse as Director of its Next Generation program. He works directly with various legislatures throughout the country to promote civil discourse and create a culture where engaging differences constructively leads to better public policy development.

He is a retired Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner with over thirty-five years of business and financial experience. Born and raised in Idaho, he graduated valedictorian from Madison High School and earned his accounting degree from Utah State University where he has been honored as the university’s Outstanding Accounting Graduate and Alumnus of the Year. For over twenty years, he was CEO of an accounting and business consulting firm with offices in Idaho and Montana. He has also served on boards and advisory councils for various corporations, banks, charitable organizations, and universities.

Brent is a frequent contributor to newspapers and other publications and authored the book, A Matter of Principle that explores the fundamental ideals that guided America’s Founders. He is also a featured speaker at universities, seminars, and conferences.

Most importantly, Brent and his wife Julie have raised four sons who, in turn, have blessed them with twenty grandchildren.

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