About Tech SHRM
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
Abbie Stewart
President
Hometown: Allen, Texas
Major: Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources
Campus Involvement:
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women
Why I joined Tech SHRM: I joined SHRM for networking opportunities within the Lubbock HR community, as well as to further my education in 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 thing 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.
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Alexia Saenz
Senior VP of Internal Operations
Hometown: Grapevine, Texas
Major: Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources
Campus Involvement: Golf Club President
Why I joined Tech SHRM: To gain more connections within HR and better prepare myself for the workplace
Favorite Thing about Tech SHRM: Being able to hear real-life examples and learning how to grow within my own professional career
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Madison Clinkscales
VP of Public Relations
Hometown: Grand Haven, MI
Major: Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources
Campus Involvement: VP of PR for Tech SHRM
Why I joined Tech SHRM: To grow as a person both in academics and extracurriculars
Favorite Thing about Tech SHRM: The ability to share a common interest amongst a group that wants to improve the professional world
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Jenna Mawby
Senior VP of External Affairs
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
Major: Management with a concentration in Human Resource Management
Other Involvement: Member of National Society for Collegiate Scholars
Why I joined Tech SHRM: I thought it would be a great opportunity to get to know new people as well as broaden my knowledge and experience within HR
Favorite Thing about Tech SHRM: Meeting new people and getting to know more about what the program can do for me long term.
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Lauren Yantis
VP of Engagment
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Major: Supply Chain Management Human Development Family Sciences
Minor: Human Resource Development
Campus Involvement: VP of Engagement of SHRM, Member of Delta Gamma Xi chapter, Community Service Chair for Network of Enlightened Women
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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Hannah Hill
VP of Finance
Hometown: Tyler, Texas
Major: Advertising
Campus Involvement: VP of Finance for Tech SHRM, an active member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Why I joined Tech SHRM: To expand my knowledge and network within the HR community.
Favorite Thing about Tech SHRM: To network and connect with people in the HR industry and hear first hand their experiences
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Brynn Kruse
VP of Administration
Hometown: Lubbock, Texas
Major: Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources
Campus Involvement: VP of Alumni Relations for Tech SHRM and Media Coordinator for Sigma Iota Epsilon
Why I joined Tech SHRM: To learn more about HR and get connected. To improve my knowledge and skills to better prepare for my professional career.
Favorite Thing about Tech SHRM: Connecting with different students who share a common interest with varying backgrounds.
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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.