Sincerely,
The Niagara Chapter Board
About Leadership
Mila Dembowy
Chapter Chair
Mila is currently the HR Manager at Hospitality Resorts Inc/Hilton Fallsview. She has been progressively growing her Human Resources experience over the last 8 years previously holding positions in the healthcare industry at Hotel Dieu Shaver Health & Rehab Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences and Conmed Health Care Group. Mila holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree, with a concentration in Business Communications from Brock University, a Human Resources Management Post Graduate Certificate from Niagara College and she obtained her Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) in 2014. She has been an active volunteer in the Niagara community through different organizations and fundraising initiatives. Mila is committed to the Human Resources profession and is excited about the opportunity to help local HR professionals expand their knowledge, skills and network, through her role as Chapter Chair.
Sherri Rossi
Chair Elect
Sherri Rossi is a Sr. HR consultant with The Employers’ Choice Inc. (TEC) and has been an HR professional for 19 years. Sherri values her role as an “agent of engagement,” where she assists organizations by ensuring their employees are committed to the organization and its goals.
Prior to joining TEC, Sherri worked in the HR field for many years both in Canada and the U.S. She has gained a diverse experience within a variety of industries including service centres, retail, product design, travel, municipalities and manufacturing industries.
In addition to her HR and recruiting skills, Sherri has an extensive background in designing and delivering training programs in various business areas.
Sherri also holds a niche skill set in that she is a certified workplace investigator. Sherri earned an Honours BA from Brock University and HRM diploma from University of California, Extension.
Sherri holds a CHRL designation.
Charlotte Butko
Chair, Chapter Student Liaison
Charlotte graduated from the Human Resource Management Graduate Certificate program at Niagara College, obtained her CHRP designation in 2020 and is currently working towards her CHRL designation. Prior to that she graduated from Brock University with a degree in Public Health. Currently working as a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Welland, ON, Charlotte has had an opportunity to immerse herself into the joys and challenges of HR.
As an active member of HRPA since her time at Niagara College, Charlotte is very grateful for the opportunities that HRPA has provided her and is excited to continue building a strong relationship between the Niagara Chapter and emerging HR professionals studying at Brock University and Niagara College as HRPAN’s Student Liaison.
Neil Culp
Chair, Chapter Communications
Neil Culp is currently the Director, Employment Relations & Talent Acquisition at Mohawk College. In his current role, Neil is accountable for providing expert advice, leadership, strategic planning, direction, and effective management of the Employment/Labour Relations, Organizational Design and Talent Acquisition portfolios to support the on-going evolution of the Human Resources department and achievement of the College’s vision, mission, values and goals.
Throughout Neil’s career, he has held roles in Labour/Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Organizational Development and HR Systems and always looks for ways to apply powerful thinking to complex problems, and developing solutions that result in significant, measurable improvements. To that end, Neil has led several organizational transformation projects and developed several HR analytics reporting programs/tools over his career.
Paula Cutler
Chapter Mentorship Chair
Paula Cutler has been an HR professional for over 20 years and holds her CHRP and CHRL designations.
She has worked in several different sectors including health care, education, hospitality and manufacturing. She currently works as an HR Manager for ASI Group Ltd, an industry leader in underwater inspection, maintenance & repair and Zebra Mussel control. Paula has been a member of the Niagara Chapter since 1998 & has served as a volunteer on the New Member Committee ensuring new members had the opportunity to network. She has gotten to know many members of the Niagara Chapter from her time as a PT Instructor in the HR program for Continuing Education at Niagara College.
She completed her degree in Communications Studies at Brock & her HR certificate at Niagara College. Paula is passionate about the value of mentorship & has participated in the program over the last few years, twice as a Mentor and once as a Mentee.
Susan Ehlert
Chair, Chapter Programs
Dr. Susan Ehlert is a full-time Professor of Human Resource Management at Niagara College. Previously, taught with Mohawk, Conestoga, and Toronto School of Management. Author of “Impact of Virtuality on Trust, Reciprocal Relations, and Knowledge-sharing Behaviors.” She has served on the Boards and working committees of St. Catharines Historical Museum, Hospice Niagara, and Cave Spring. Supported aspiring HR professionals at McMaster and Brock Universities’ mentor programs. Since, 2018 Susan has also been a career mentor to Canadian newcomers with Niagara Folk Arts. An active member of HRPA since 2012 and certified since 2014.
Shardai Konig
Secretary/Treasurer
Shardai is a graduate of the Niagara College Human Resources Post-Graduate Program. Prior to this, she completed her BA at Wilfrid Laurier university with a focus in Sociology. Shardai currently holds a CHRP designation and has supported human resources across various organizations in the hospitality and government sector.
Shardai is currently a volunteer on the Mentorship Committee for the HRPA Niagara Chapter and has participated in the Mentorship Program as both a mentor and mentee.
Shardai is currently a Human Resources Advisor at Niagara Casinos, providing strategic HR solutions and building strong relationships as a business partner. She is currently working towards her CHRL designation and looks forward to continuing to grow and provide positive contributions to the HRPA Niagara as Secretary Treasurer on the Board of Directors.
Mila Dembowy
Chapter Chair
Mila is currently the HR Manager at Hospitality Resorts Inc/Hilton Fallsview. She has been progressively growing her Human Resources experience over the last 8 years previously holding positions in the healthcare industry at Hotel Dieu Shaver Health & Rehab Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences and Conmed Health Care Group. Mila holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree, with a concentration in Business Communications from Brock University, a Human Resources Management Post Graduate Certificate from Niagara College and she obtained her Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) in 2014. She has been an active volunteer in the Niagara community through different organizations and fundraising initiatives. Mila is committed to the Human Resources profession and is excited about the opportunity to help local HR professionals expand their knowledge, skills and network, through her role as Chapter Chair.
Sherri Rossi
Chair Elect
Sherri Rossi is a Sr. HR consultant with The Employers’ Choice Inc. (TEC) and has been an HR professional for 19 years. Sherri values her role as an “agent of engagement,” where she assists organizations by ensuring their employees are committed to the organization and its goals.
Prior to joining TEC, Sherri worked in the HR field for many years both in Canada and the U.S. She has gained a diverse experience within a variety of industries including service centres, retail, product design, travel, municipalities and manufacturing industries.
In addition to her HR and recruiting skills, Sherri has an extensive background in designing and delivering training programs in various business areas.
Sherri also holds a niche skill set in that she is a certified workplace investigator. Sherri earned an Honours BA from Brock University and HRM diploma from University of California, Extension.
Sherri holds a CHRL designation.
Charlotte Butko
Chair, Chapter Student Liaison
Charlotte graduated from the Human Resource Management Graduate Certificate program at Niagara College, obtained her CHRP designation in 2020 and is currently working towards her CHRL designation. Prior to that she graduated from Brock University with a degree in Public Health. Currently working as a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Welland, ON, Charlotte has had an opportunity to immerse herself into the joys and challenges of HR.
As an active member of HRPA since her time at Niagara College, Charlotte is very grateful for the opportunities that HRPA has provided her and is excited to continue building a strong relationship between the Niagara Chapter and emerging HR professionals studying at Brock University and Niagara College as HRPAN’s Student Liaison.
Neil Culp
Chair, Chapter Communications
Neil Culp is currently the Director, Employment Relations & Talent Acquisition at Mohawk College. In his current role, Neil is accountable for providing expert advice, leadership, strategic planning, direction, and effective management of the Employment/Labour Relations, Organizational Design and Talent Acquisition portfolios to support the on-going evolution of the Human Resources department and achievement of the College’s vision, mission, values and goals.
Throughout Neil’s career, he has held roles in Labour/Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Organizational Development and HR Systems and always looks for ways to apply powerful thinking to complex problems, and developing solutions that result in significant, measurable improvements. To that end, Neil has led several organizational transformation projects and developed several HR analytics reporting programs/tools over his career.
Paula Cutler
Chapter Mentorship Chair
Paula Cutler has been an HR professional for over 20 years and holds her CHRP and CHRL designations.
She has worked in several different sectors including health care, education, hospitality and manufacturing. She currently works as an HR Manager for ASI Group Ltd, an industry leader in underwater inspection, maintenance & repair and Zebra Mussel control. Paula has been a member of the Niagara Chapter since 1998 & has served as a volunteer on the New Member Committee ensuring new members had the opportunity to network. She has gotten to know many members of the Niagara Chapter from her time as a PT Instructor in the HR program for Continuing Education at Niagara College.
She completed her degree in Communications Studies at Brock & her HR certificate at Niagara College. Paula is passionate about the value of mentorship & has participated in the program over the last few years, twice as a Mentor and once as a Mentee.
Susan Ehlert
Chair, Chapter Programs
Dr. Susan Ehlert is a full-time Professor of Human Resource Management at Niagara College. Previously, taught with Mohawk, Conestoga, and Toronto School of Management. Author of “Impact of Virtuality on Trust, Reciprocal Relations, and Knowledge-sharing Behaviors.” She has served on the Boards and working committees of St. Catharines Historical Museum, Hospice Niagara, and Cave Spring. Supported aspiring HR professionals at McMaster and Brock Universities’ mentor programs. Since, 2018 Susan has also been a career mentor to Canadian newcomers with Niagara Folk Arts. An active member of HRPA since 2012 and certified since 2014.
Shardai Konig
Secretary/Treasurer
Shardai is a graduate of the Niagara College Human Resources Post-Graduate Program. Prior to this, she completed her BA at Wilfrid Laurier university with a focus in Sociology. Shardai currently holds a CHRP designation and has supported human resources across various organizations in the hospitality and government sector.
Shardai is currently a volunteer on the Mentorship Committee for the HRPA Niagara Chapter and has participated in the Mentorship Program as both a mentor and mentee.
Shardai is currently a Human Resources Advisor at Niagara Casinos, providing strategic HR solutions and building strong relationships as a business partner. She is currently working towards her CHRL designation and looks forward to continuing to grow and provide positive contributions to the HRPA Niagara as Secretary Treasurer on the Board of Directors.
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