SHRM Foundation Announces New Board Members

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Today, the SHRM Foundation announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. Effective January 1, 2025, these leaders will serve a three-year term, contributing their expertise to advance the SHRM Foundation’s mission of mobilizing HR as a force for social good.

Melissa Anderson is the Executive Vice President and Chief People and Transformation Officer for Albermarle. Anderson is responsible for strategic marketing initiatives and transformational efforts within the company, while overseeing all aspects of human resources, inclusive of talent, total rewards, culture, and the foundation.

Aimee D. Peoples Esq., serves as the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism at the National Partnership for Women & Families in Washington, D.C. As the first person to hold this pivotal role, Peoples’ work is focused on taking intentional and significant steps to transform the National Partnership to live its values both internally and externally, with the goal of creating a more inclusive and equitable society.

Conor Grennan is Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern School of Business, where he builds generative AI fluency across the institution, including MBAs, faculty and administration. Outside of NYU, Grennan is the CEO and Founder of AI Mindset, an AI consulting company that trains professionals, leaders, and organizations on a new and effective framework for generative AI.

"We are delighted to welcome Melissa Anderson, Aimee D. Peoples, Esq., and Conor Grennan to the SHRM Foundation Board," said Wendi Safstrom, President of the SHRM Foundation. "Each brings unique insights and a deep dedication to empowering HR professionals and creating inclusive workplaces. Their contributions will be pivotal as we continue to champion innovative solutions and drive meaningful change in the world of work."

Continuing board members include:

• Camille Chang Gilmore, Chair, Vice President of Human Resources & Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Boston Scientific Corporation
• Edie Goldberg, Ph.D., Immediate Past Chair, President, E.L. Goldberg & Associates
• Karen Bennett, Secretary/Treasurer, CCP, SPHR, Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer, Cox Enterprises
• Jane Marvin, Principal, Organizational Effectiveness and Change Management
• John Ferguson, SHRM-CP, PHR, CHRO, NASCAR
• Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, President & CEO, SHRM
• Luciana Gómez, Principal Owner, Luciana Gómez Marketing Consulting
• Mark Blankenship, Ph.D., Executive Vice President & Chief of Staff & Strategy (retired), Jack in the Box
• Subha V. Barry, President & CEO, Seramount
• Tracy Layney, Human Resources Executive

About the SHRM Foundation

Founded in 1966, SHRM Foundation elevates and empowers HR as a force for social good. As the nonprofit arm of SHRM, the world's largest HR professional society, they equip nearly 340,000 members and touch the lives of over 362 million individuals. In the face of complex challenges within the world of work, SHRM Foundation believes that HR holds a unique position to lead change. The organization mobilizes and equips HR to lead positive social change so that all talent and workplaces can prosper and thrive. The foundation works by widening pathways to work for more skills-first candidates and more kinds of talent; tackling societal challenges, with a current focus on workplace mental health and wellness; and strengthening the HR field with even more diversity, growth, and readiness to address these needs. SHRM Foundation works with SHRM, courageous partners, and bold investors to generate awareness, action, and impact to build a world of work that works for all. Discover more at SHRMFoundation.org.  

About SHRM [Pronounced “SHERM”]

SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally. Discover more at SHRM.org.