Our Mission
To stimulate interest in the field of Human Resources (HR) and to provide assistance in developing our members’ careers in business.
OUR Goal
To create an environment that fosters network development, to provide leadership opportunities, and establish and support standards of excellence in Human Resource Management.
Meet our Executive team
Maggie Sather
President
Hometown:
Amarillo, Texas
Major:
MBA Graduate Student
Campus Involvement:
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women, Rawls Ambassadors, Mortar Board Top 50 Seniors.
Why I joined Tech SHRM: I joined SHRM for networking opportunities within the Lubbock HR community, as well as to further my education about the field of Human Resources. I am thankful for the leadership experience, connections, and professional experience I have made throughout my time in Tech SHRM.
Favorite Thing about Tech SHRM: My favorite ting about Tech SHRM is the year-long internship experience I obtained through my membership. This unique position was only advertised to students in Tech SHRM, and the experience I have gained has helped me in interviews and applying to other jobs.
Contact:
Abbie Stewart
Senior VP of Internal Operations
Hometown: Allen, Texas
Major: Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources
Campus Involvement: VP of Risk Management for Pi Beta Phi
Why I joined Tech SHRM: To get more exposure in HR
Favorite Thing about Tech SHRM: The unique opportunity to learn HR skills and to connect to HR professionals
Contact:
Chanel Rodarte
VP of Public Relations
Hometown: Aztec, New Mexico
Major: Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources
Campus Involvement: I am also the Director of Community Service for Texas Tech Marketing Association.
Why I joined Tech SHRM: I joined Tech SHRM to get to know my peers that were also involved in the same degree path as I am. It gives me a great outlet to collaborate for classes.
Favorite Thing about Tech SHRM: My favorite part about Tech SHRM has been the involvement that we are allowed to take part in with the local chapters and national SHRM. The Lubbock SHRM luncheons give me a chance to learn what is currently going on in the industry and learn things I would have not had the opportunity to otherwise.
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Karmen Ramirez
VP of Finance
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Major: Masters in Accounting
Campus Involvement: Hispanic Student Society, Accounting Leadership Council, and the Global Techsan Program.
Why I joined Tech SHRM: To learn about HR.
Favorite Thing about Tech SHRM: Meeting people.
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Mikayla Feeler
Senior VP of External Affairs
Hometown: San Angelo, Texas
Major: Management with a concentration in Human Resource Management
Senior May 2020
Other Involvement: After graduation, I will be attending Texas A&M for my Masters in Human Resource Management
Why I joined Tech SHRM:I joined Tech SHRM in the Spring of 2019 to build connections with other Human Resources students and become more involved with the industry. I believe that Tech SHRM can grow your business network and connect you with other Human Resource professionals that can help you even after graduation
Favorite Thing about Tech SHRM: Being able to inspire others and help them find an interest in HR has been just as rewarding for me as it has been for others.
Contact:
Gabby Elliott
VP of Engagment
Hometown: Georgetown, Texas
Major: Supply Chain Management
Campus Involvement: Scovell Business Leadership Program, Rawls Dean's Student Council, Multicultural Student Business Association, and the Tech Supply Chain Association.
Why I joined Tech SHRM: I joined Tech SHRM as a way to learn more about the field of Human Resources and have more opportunities to network with fellow students and HR professionals.
Favorite Thing about Tech SHRM: My favorite thing about Tech SHRM is all of the knowledge and skills I've gained on topics such as interviews, resumes, and recruiting from our amazing guest speakers.
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Jake Speed
VP of Administration
Hometown: Lubbock, Texas
Major: Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources
Why I joined Tech SHRM: Networking Opportunities
Favorite Thing about Tech SHRM: Industry Tours
Contact:
Feruzan Irani Williams
Faculty Advisor
Associate Professor of Practice and Director of the Human Resource Management Program and the Rawls Summer Business Institute at the Rawls College of Business Administration, Texas Tech University. She teaches and does research in the areas of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management. Her specific areas of research interest include emotional labor and stress, leadership, training and performance appraisals, and workplace aggression and counterproductive behaviors, with a special emphasis on the struggles faced by women.
Dr. Irani Williams is passionate about working with, and mentoring, students and student organizations and thoroughly enjoys her current role as the Faculty Advisor for Tech Society for Human Resource Management. She is also actively involved in fostering community relationships, especially with the Lubbock Society for Human Resource Management.
