Sincerely,
The Sarnia & District Chapter Board
Events
HRPA Events
Keep up to date with the latest HRPA events.
Oct03
HR Power Lunch: Engaging the Workforce of Tomorrow
How do you motivate, develop and engage talented individuals so that the organization and the individual achieve their goals? Drawing...
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Sarnia and District: IN-PERSON How to Improve Inclusion Using Modern Learning Methods
Most diversity training relies on outdated classroom-based methods that fail to captivate, challenge, and truly transform learners. Great content is...
Learn MoreOct19
HR Power Lunch: Building Highly Effective HR Departments
Speaker Kourtney Shelton is an experienced and educated Director of People who will provide webinar attendees with a guide to...
Learn MoreNov14
Sarnia and District: IN-PERSON What's New in Health and Safety
HR Professionals are often the champions of health and safety in the workplace so it is important to be informed...
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About Leadership
Lyndsay Doran, CHRP
Chapter Chair
Lyndsay graduated from the Human Resources program at Lambton College in 2011 and obtained her Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations through Athabasca University in 2019. She has worked in various HR roles for over 12 years within the public and broader public sectors, focusing on job evaluation, compensation, and data analytics. She currently works as an HR Generalist with the University of Guelph at the Ridgetown Campus. Lyndsay achieved her CHRP in 2015. She has been volunteering with the HRPA Sarnia and District Chapter since 2019 and has filled the roles of Secretary/Treasurer and Chapter Chair. Lyndsay enjoys the opportunity to connect with other local HR professionals and contribute to the HRPA’s membership through her role on the local board.
Alexandra Pearce
Chapter Chair Elect
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 began volunteering with the HRPA’s Sarnia and District Chapter as communications support in 2021.
Juliana Marentette-Brown, CHRP
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.
Shereen Khan
Chair, Chapter Communications
Hello, I’m Shereen, an aspiring HR professional with an MBA in HR and currently preparing for the CHRP exam. I am currently working as an HR Manager at John Howard Society Ontario, where I have the privilege of making a positive impact on individuals’ lives. Helping others succeed through my role brings me great fulfillment and fuels my passion for this profession. Although I am relatively new to this career, I approach it with unwavering enthusiasm and a strong desire to continuously learn and grow. In addition to my work in HR, I am also a published children’s author. Writing books for children is both a hobby and a form of social work that brings me immense joy. There is no work more rewarding than educating underprivileged kids. I am deeply passionate about what I do, and the satisfaction I derive from it is unparalleled.
Melanie Morin
Chair, Chapter Student Liaison and Chapter Mentorship
Melanie has proudly worked as an HR professional for over 10 years in a multitude of capacities including but not limited to Compensation & Payroll Specialist, Employment Consultant, HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, HR Manager with a recent promotion to a corporate/provincial HR Manager role. She takes pride in her career and thrive on supporting others in the workplace.
Lyndsay Doran, CHRP
Chapter Chair
Lyndsay graduated from the Human Resources program at Lambton College in 2011 and obtained her Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations through Athabasca University in 2019. She has worked in various HR roles for over 12 years within the public and broader public sectors, focusing on job evaluation, compensation, and data analytics. She currently works as an HR Generalist with the University of Guelph at the Ridgetown Campus. Lyndsay achieved her CHRP in 2015. She has been volunteering with the HRPA Sarnia and District Chapter since 2019 and has filled the roles of Secretary/Treasurer and Chapter Chair. Lyndsay enjoys the opportunity to connect with other local HR professionals and contribute to the HRPA’s membership through her role on the local board.
Alexandra Pearce
Chapter Chair Elect
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 began volunteering with the HRPA’s Sarnia and District Chapter as communications support in 2021.
Juliana Marentette-Brown, CHRP
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.
Shereen Khan
Chair, Chapter Communications
Hello, I’m Shereen, an aspiring HR professional with an MBA in HR and currently preparing for the CHRP exam. I am currently working as an HR Manager at John Howard Society Ontario, where I have the privilege of making a positive impact on individuals’ lives. Helping others succeed through my role brings me great fulfillment and fuels my passion for this profession. Although I am relatively new to this career, I approach it with unwavering enthusiasm and a strong desire to continuously learn and grow. In addition to my work in HR, I am also a published children’s author. Writing books for children is both a hobby and a form of social work that brings me immense joy. There is no work more rewarding than educating underprivileged kids. I am deeply passionate about what I do, and the satisfaction I derive from it is unparalleled.
Melanie Morin
Chair, Chapter Student Liaison and Chapter Mentorship
Melanie has proudly worked as an HR professional for over 10 years in a multitude of capacities including but not limited to Compensation & Payroll Specialist, Employment Consultant, HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, HR Manager with a recent promotion to a corporate/provincial HR Manager role. She takes pride in her career and thrive on supporting others in the workplace.