Sincerely,
The Sarnia & District Chapter Board
Events
HRPA Events
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Apr05
Sarnia and District: ** SOLD OUT ** IN-PERSON 2023 Workplace Law Update
Join us for this information session to learn the latest legal workplace update. Siskinds LLP Employment and Labour Law Partners Jennifer Costin,...
Learn MoreMay02
Sarnia and District: IN-PERSON ABM plus Financial Management for HR Professionals
** Please note the event date is Tuesday May 2, 2023 ** Financial management and its ability to articulate the...
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About Leadership
Lyndsay Doran, CHRP
Chapter Chair
Lyndsay has worked in various HR roles for almost 10 years within the public and broader public sectors, specializing in job evaluation, compensation and data analytics.
Elizabeth Forman, CHRL
Chapter Past Chair
Has volunteered in various capacity with HRPA having held the Board positions of Mentorship Chair, Chair Elect and Chapter Chair. With 30 years of experience in leadership roles in the non-for-profit field serving people with developmental disabilities she continues to look for opportunities to grow. As the Human Resource Director at Lambton County Developmental Service Elizabeth is an integral part in the organization achieving its strategic plan and being accountable to their stakeholders to provide quality supports. Elizabeth achieved her CHRP and CHRL in 2015 and wants to give back to the human resource profession.
Juliana Marentette-Brown, CHRP
Chapter Secretary Treasurer
Juliana is a graduate of Brock University with a Bachelor degree in Child & Youth Studies as well as a Bachelor of Education degree. After working as a teacher for a few years, she decided to pursue the human resource profession and enrolled in the Post-Graduate Program at Lambton College which she graduated from and then attained her CHRP. Juliana held a few roles in the HR field prior to joining Bluewater Health in Sarnia where she is currently employed. Juliana was a previous HRPA Sarnia & District Chapter programs committee volunteer and is now taking on the larger role of Secretary-Treasurer on the Chapter board. In her spare time Juliana enjoys gaming, crocheting and spending time with her family and friends.
Susan Paulley
Chair, Chapter Programs
Susan has been in Human Resource for over 30 years partnering with Senior Leadership to provide insight and knowledge relating to legislation and HR best practices. She has worked mainly in non-profit in Health Care and Human Services but also spent a few years in manufacturing. She was employed by St Clair College on a part time basis and has taught many of the courses needed for the HR diploma. Learning and development is a passion she will bring to her new role as Program Chair.
Alexandra Pearce
Chapter Communications Lead
Alexandra graduated from the University of Guelph with a Major in Psychology and Minor in Family and Child Studies and holds a diploma in Human Resource Management from McMaster University. After a few years in recruitment centered roles, she obtained her CHRP and is currently Human Resources Coordinator at Lambton County Developmental Services. Alexandra has been volunteering with the Sarnia HRPA as communications support for the past year.
Pallavi Saxena
Chapter Student Liaison Lead
Pallavi has her Bachelor’s in Commerce and Master’s in Business Administration with specialisation in Human Resources Management from Delhi, India. She worked on various HR roles in different private sector organisations in India. After a break from her career, she is now focusing on learning and developing new HR trends as per domestic demands and looking forward to get back into the workforce. She volunteered with Sarnia Hindu Society as a Technical Support. In her spare time Pallavi loves cooking, dancing, travelling to different places and exploring on the web.
Lyndsay Doran, CHRP
Chapter Chair
Lyndsay has worked in various HR roles for almost 10 years within the public and broader public sectors, specializing in job evaluation, compensation and data analytics.
Elizabeth Forman, CHRL
Chapter Past Chair
Has volunteered in various capacity with HRPA having held the Board positions of Mentorship Chair, Chair Elect and Chapter Chair. With 30 years of experience in leadership roles in the non-for-profit field serving people with developmental disabilities she continues to look for opportunities to grow. As the Human Resource Director at Lambton County Developmental Service Elizabeth is an integral part in the organization achieving its strategic plan and being accountable to their stakeholders to provide quality supports. Elizabeth achieved her CHRP and CHRL in 2015 and wants to give back to the human resource profession.
Juliana Marentette-Brown, CHRP
Chapter Secretary Treasurer
Juliana is a graduate of Brock University with a Bachelor degree in Child & Youth Studies as well as a Bachelor of Education degree. After working as a teacher for a few years, she decided to pursue the human resource profession and enrolled in the Post-Graduate Program at Lambton College which she graduated from and then attained her CHRP. Juliana held a few roles in the HR field prior to joining Bluewater Health in Sarnia where she is currently employed. Juliana was a previous HRPA Sarnia & District Chapter programs committee volunteer and is now taking on the larger role of Secretary-Treasurer on the Chapter board. In her spare time Juliana enjoys gaming, crocheting and spending time with her family and friends.
Susan Paulley
Chair, Chapter Programs
Susan has been in Human Resource for over 30 years partnering with Senior Leadership to provide insight and knowledge relating to legislation and HR best practices. She has worked mainly in non-profit in Health Care and Human Services but also spent a few years in manufacturing. She was employed by St Clair College on a part time basis and has taught many of the courses needed for the HR diploma. Learning and development is a passion she will bring to her new role as Program Chair.
Alexandra Pearce
Chapter Communications Lead
Alexandra graduated from the University of Guelph with a Major in Psychology and Minor in Family and Child Studies and holds a diploma in Human Resource Management from McMaster University. After a few years in recruitment centered roles, she obtained her CHRP and is currently Human Resources Coordinator at Lambton County Developmental Services. Alexandra has been volunteering with the Sarnia HRPA as communications support for the past year.
Pallavi Saxena
Chapter Student Liaison Lead
Pallavi has her Bachelor’s in Commerce and Master’s in Business Administration with specialisation in Human Resources Management from Delhi, India. She worked on various HR roles in different private sector organisations in India. After a break from her career, she is now focusing on learning and developing new HR trends as per domestic demands and looking forward to get back into the workforce. She volunteered with Sarnia Hindu Society as a Technical Support. In her spare time Pallavi loves cooking, dancing, travelling to different places and exploring on the web.