As executive director of SHRM Northern California Operations, Ayllon is responsible for overseeing membership engagement activities, including recruitment, retention and local educational programs for HR professionals living and working in the Greater SF Bay Area. Additionally, she oversees the financial responsibilities of the Northern California operation. Prior to joining SHRM, Ayllon served for nearly 18 years as executive director of the Professional Association of Childhood Education, where she oversaw the organization’s daily operations, program development and strategic planning initiatives. Ayllon holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from San Francisco State University. Additionally, she is SHRM SCP Certified and a Certified Association Executive.

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.