About the SHRM Foundation
Founded in 1966, the SHRM Foundation is the 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of the world's largest HR professional society, SHRM. SHRM represents nearly 325,000 HR professionals across the globe, impacting the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families.
The SHRM Foundation mobilizes the power of HR for positive social change in the workplace. Its robust resources, meaningful partnerships, and evidence-based programming educate and empower HR professionals to hire diverse talent, build inclusive workplaces, prioritize workplace mental health and wellness, develop, and support the next generation of HR professionals, and help employees find purpose at work and beyond.
Purpose
Elevate and empower HR as a force for social good.
Mission
Mobilize and equip HR to lead positive social change so that all talent and workplaces can prosper and thrive.
Vision
A world of work that works for all.
Building a World of Work that Works for All
We Drive Impact Through:
- Landscape & issue research
- Evidence-based tools & training
- Solution-finding & pilots
- Awareness raising & impact measurement
- Convening & recognition
- Expertise for coalitions & policymakers
Board of Directors
The SHRM Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of distinguished HR academic and practice leaders. The SHRM Foundation recognizes the members of its board for their outstanding leadership and dedication to the organization. We are proud that all board members contribute to our annual campaign.
Directors
Mark Blankenship, Ph.D.
Former Executive Vice President, Chief of Staff & Strategy of Jack in the Box Inc
Camille Chang Gilmore
Vice President of HR & Global Chief Diversity Officer at Boston Scientific
Courtney A. Peterson, PCC, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer at Edison Electric Institute
Foundation Staff
Contact Us
For more information on the SHRM Foundation's initiatives, please email SHRMFoundation@shrm.org or call us at (703) 535-6020.