ABOUT NAAAHR

President's Letter

Melanie McNary, SPHR (Chapter President)

The NAAAHR Birmingham Chapter of was chartered in January 2001. Twelve Charter Members from a diverse group of Birmingham organizations, as well as a sole proprietor, introduced the city to our organization in a formal kick off in April 2001. Southern Progress was the host corporation for this event. Alabama Power was our corporate sponsor for the Kick Off.

The association exists to provide a forum where African-American Human Resource practitioners can share, gain information, network and provide leadership on issues affecting their individual career, and the quality of work/life for other African-Americans promoting the human resources profession.

2008 Board Members

We invite you to join us. Annual membership fees are $125. When you join you receive an NAAAHR membership certificate, member gift and information from the National organization. We have diverse committees that allow you the opportunity to get involved right away. Review our Committee Descriptions to see where your skills and talents can be most utilized.

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NAAAHR Goals

To establish a network and forum for African-American Human Resources professionals.

To conduct, monitor and disseminate research and analysis on major issues affecting African-Americans in the workplace.

To influence the platforms of national and international organizations which influence career opportunities and work/ life of African-American professionals.

To establish a mechanism to monitor legislation and other factors that affect Human Resource professionals and to develop strategies, which effectively represent membership interests.

To provide a forum for members to meet and share information that will address Human resource issues in their respective organizations.

To provide conferences, seminars, programs, systematic studies and publications which inform and advance the professional development of African-Americans Human Resource practitioners.

To provide a wide range of educational seminars, programs and other activities that allow members to develop their expertise in the various functional areas that constitute Human Resource Management.