Dear ASHHRA Colleagues,

Welcome to the start of spring and, for some, the beginning of warmer weather. April is the month for Easter celebrations and the hunt for the Easter bunny for many people. Personally, I can't wait to see how our members CONNECT, INNOVATE and TRANSFORM in less two weeks at ASHHRA22.

As our first in-person event after two years of virtual conferences, I, for one, am really looking forward to reconnecting with some familiar faces and meeting new ones in Phoenix, April 24 – 27. We have a stellar lineup of keynote speakers: Jen Arnold and Bill Klein will kick us off as the Opening Ceremony keynotes on Monday, EEOC Commissioner Keith E. Sonderling will be the State of Affairs Breakfast keynote, and Scott Bloom will be the Closing Ceremony keynote on Wednesday.

There is still time to register for the conference. The Workshop Intensives and learning sessions were all carefully selected by our esteemed Annual Conference Education Committee, and the ASHHRA staff has been working hard planning unforgettable experiences during the conference dates, such as the Social Event at The Duce (tickets are almost sold out!). Please encourage your colleagues and invite them to an event they will never forget. See you in Phoenix!

Carl McDonald, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP
ASHHRA President

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