Monday June 7, 2021
ASHHRA Board of Directors
The ASHHRA Board helps shape the future of healthcare HR by guiding the association’s strategic direction, overseeing execution of the strategic plan, and upholding the ASHHRA bylaws. Interested in making an impact? Learn more about board service and the nomination process on Board Elections page.
Connect directly with each of them through ASHHRA Exchange.
PRESIDENT
Nicole Schell-Dreyer, MBA, FACHE, CHHR, PHR, SHRM-CP, PHR
Vice President, Total Rewards
UCHealth
Aurora, Colo.
(Term expires 12/31/2027)
VICE PRESIDENT
John Zubiena, CHHR, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Chief Human Resources Officer
Broward Health Coral Springs
Coral Springs, Fla.
(Term expires 12/31/2029)
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Tracy L. Clarke, MBA, PHR
Chief Human Resources Officer
Erie Family Health Centers
Chicago, Ill.
(Term expires 12/31/2026)
SECRETARY
Teresa Davis, M.A., SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Executive Director HR Partners
Loma Linda University Health
Loma Linda, Calif.
(Term expires 12/31/2027)
TREASURER
Cindy Ruffing, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Chief People & Operations Officer
Ozark Regional Vein & Artery Center
Rogers, Ark.
(Executive term expires 12/31/2027)
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER
Lori Hamilton, M.A.
Director, Human Resources
Temecula Valley Hospital-UHS
Temecula, Calif.
(Term expires 12/31/2026)
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER
Robin Moore, SHRM-CP
Director, People Services
LifePoint Health
Lynchburg, Va.
(Term expires 12/31/2027)
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER
Nicole Russ, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS, GBA, RPA
Vice President, Human Resources
Aultman Healthcare Delivery System/Aultman Health Foundation
Canton, Ohio
(Completing term expiring 12/31/2027)
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER
Mary Jo Smith, M.A., ACC, CHHR
Sen. Vice President, Human Resources
Franciscan Alliance – Corporate Office
Mishawaka, Ind.
(Term expires 12/31/2027)
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER
Rebecca (Becky) Stirzaker, M.Ed., PHR
Chief Human Resource Officer
Valley Baptist Health System
Harlingen, Texas
(Term expires 12/31/2026)
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER
Scott Thompson
Corporate Human Resources
Runk and Pratt
Christiansburg, Va.
(Completing term expiring on 12/31/2026)
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER
Sean Waite, SHRM-SCP
Associate Chief Human Resources Officer
UI Health
Chicago, Ill.
(Term expires 12/31/2027)
HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
Matthew C. Morris, DNP, MS, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, NPD-BC, FAADN
Vice President of Patient Care & Chief Nursing Officer
Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center & Children’s Hospital of Georgia
Augusta, Ga.
(Term expires 12/31/2027)
NEW-TO-THE-PROFESSION BOARD MEMBER
Thomas Murphy, SHRM-SCP
Director, Human Resources
The University of Kansas Health System
Liberty, Mo.
(Term expires 12/31/2026)