About Us

KVHRA is the Kennebec Valley area association for HR & business professionals concerned with understanding the best methods to effectively manage their people and organizations.  KVHRA became an affiliate chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in 2005. SHRM has over 285,000 members in over 165 countries and is the world's largest HR membership organization devoted to HR management. By attending meetings and developing relationships with colleagues, members continually enhance their knowledge of HR issues, gain new skills and grow as an HR professional.

2020 KVHRA Meetings

2020 KVHRA Membership Dues

$35.00 Professional SHRM Member
$60.00 Professional non-SHRM Member
$170.00 Professional SHRM Member, all breakfast meetings (9) paid in advance
$195.00 Professional non-SHRM Member, all breakfast meetings (9) paid in advance
No cost for Members in Transition (between jobs), Newly Certified members or Student Members
(Waiver applies one time only, with the exception of Student Members, who are eligible for the duration of full-time student enrollment. Covers annual dues only.)

To apply or renew your membership,  https://kvhra.shrm.org/kvhra-membership, Payment is accepted by credit card.

2020 KVHRA Board of Directors:

President – Lori Page, State of Maine

President-Elect – Kristie Jandreau, Human Resources Manager, Day's Jewelers

Part President - Kristy Gould, Assistant Director, Health Trust Services, Maine Municipal Association

Treasurer – Cindy Chase, Office Manager, Kennebec Water District

Board Secretary – Erica Humphrey, Associate Director of Human Resources, Colby College

Membership Development Chair – Julie Banta, KMA Consulting

Membership Roster Chair – Crystal Bailey, HR Generalist, Assistance Plus

Programming Committee Chair – Kathleen Hale, Director of Human Resources, Home, Hope and Healing, Inc.

At-Large Board Member – Melissa Brown, HR Manager, Northeast Laboratory Services

At-Large Board Member -  Kristy Rizzitello, HR Manager, Puritan Medical

At-Large Board Member -  Lori Schmitz, Director of Human Resources, New Dimensions Federal Credit Union

At-Large Board Member - Lori Lefferts, Director of Human Resources, Skills Inc.