What they reported doing
- #1 primary $259KTHE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF HUMAN RESOURCES HOSTS AN ANNUAL PRE-DINNER MEETING AND MASTER'S STUDENTS PROGRAM CONCURRENT WITH OUR ANNUAL DINNER AND MEETING TO PROVIDE EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT ON CURRENT TOPICS IN HUMAN RESOURCES AND RELATED FIELDS FOR FELLOWS AND MASTER'S STUDENTS.
- #2 $178KTHE NAHR FOUNDATION FUNDS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS STUDYING HR. GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP BENEFICIARIES MUST BE ENROLLED IN A MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM WITH AN EMPHASIS IN HR OR HR RELATED PROGRAMS.
What they call their work
What they do
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 2 activities
- Connecting HR Fellows with academic institutionsFacilitates the placement of NAHR Fellows into college classrooms as guest speakers, adjunct faculty, or executives in residence to support HR education and cultivate student interest in HR careers. This includes the "Fellows in the Classroom" initiative.
- Hosting annual executive development events for HR professionalsHosts an annual pre-dinner meeting and master's students program to provide executive development on current topics in human resources for NAHR Fellows and graduate students.
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Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
- Operating the CHRO Academy leadership programRuns an annual, invitation-only leadership development program for first-time Chief Human Resource Officers, known as the CHRO Academy. The program includes tuition discounts for nonprofit participants.
- Operating the CPO Academy leadership programHosts an annual, invitation-only CPO Academy for Chief People Officers in startup or high-growth, venture capital- or private equity-backed organizations with one to three years in role. The two-day immersive program, held in New York City or San Francisco, includes curriculum on HR strategy at scale, talent acquisition, compensation design, culture building, and leadership development. Graduates receive a certificate, digital badge, and access to an exclusive online community.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Designating Honored Institutions and OrganizationsHonors organizations that have advanced the HR profession through a formal designation program. Thirteen organizations have been recognized under this program over the past two decades.
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Professional Development for Fundraising and Philanthropy Practitioners 1 activity
- Funding and supporting the Consortium to Reimagine HR (CHREATE)Funds and provides expert time from NAHR Fellows to support the Consortium to Reimagine HR, Employment Alternatives, Talent, and Enterprise (CHREATE), a collaborative initiative aimed at transforming the HR profession.
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Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
- Funding scholarships for HR studentsProvides and funds scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in human resources, including the NAHR/SHRM Scholarship, the NAHR/HBCU Scholarship, and the Richard A. Beaumont Memorial Scholarship. Programs are developed in partnership with institutions including SHRM, Morgan State University, Tuskegee University, and other HBCUs.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Electing HR professionals as NAHR FellowsRecognizes and elects distinguished HR professionals as Fellows of the National Academy of Human Resources, conferring the highest professional honor in the field. As of 2025, there are 206 total Fellows.
- Supporting HR research initiativesConducts and supports research and development initiatives to advance the HR profession, including publishing articles and books such as "The Chief HR Officer - Defining the New Role of Human Resources Leaders" and "The Rise of HR - Wisdom From 73 Thought Leaders." Programs are sponsored by the Foundation and led by NAHR Fellows.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL MARSILI | PRESIDENT | 20 | $125K |
- ASHLEY GOLDSMITH — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTINE PAMBIANCHI — VICE CHAIR
- DANIEL YAGER — TRUSTEE
- DAVID LEWIN — TRUSTEE
- DERMOT O'BRIEN — TRUSTEE
- FRED K FOULKES — TRUSTEE
- JILL B SMART — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
- JOSEPH B RUOCCO — IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
- LISA BUCKINGHAM — TRUSTEE
- MARY GEORGE OPPERMAN — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL O'HARE — TRUSTEE
- PAMELA O KIMMET — TRUSTEE
- PATRICK M WRIGHT — TRUSTEE
- PETER FASOLO — TRUSTEE
- SHARON TAYLOR — SECRETARY/TREASURER
- TED CHILDS — TRUSTEE
- TRACY KEOGH — CHAIR
Who they work with
- ADP Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 7 years
- AbbVie Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 5 years
- Accenture Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 16 years
- Accenture Partner — Hosts the NAHR CHRO Academy event at its Manhattan West location in New York, NY.
- Albemarle Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 1 year
- Alight Partner — Grand Sponsor supporting NAHR's mission through financial contributions.
- American Express Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 25 years
- Apollo Global Management Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 1 year
- Applied Materials Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 7 years
- Bank of America Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 1 year
- Beacon Advisors, LLC ~ Dennis Donovan Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 17 years
- CHRO Association Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 10 years
- Cardinal Health Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 1 year
- Caterpillar Inc. Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 4 years
- Cerity Partners Partner — Grand Sponsor supporting NAHR's mission through financial contributions.
- Cigna Corporation Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 19 years
- Colgate-Palmolive Company Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 13 years
- Consortium to Reimagine HR, Employment Alternatives, Talent, and Enterprise Partner — Provided funding and Fellow expertise to support CHREATE, a consortium led by John Boudreau and Ian Ziskin.
- Deloitte Partner — Grand Sponsor supporting NAHR's mission through financial contributions.
- Eli Lilly and Company Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 1 year
- Health Transformation Alliance Partner — Grand Sponsor supporting NAHR's mission through financial contributions.
- IBM Corporation Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 33 years
- IRC4HR Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 20 years
- Innovation Resource Center for Human Resources Partner — Collaborated to establish a named scholarship in honor of Richard Beaumont.
- Josh Bersin Academy Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 6 years
- LKC Advisory ~ Kevin Cox Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 3 years
- Lindsay Hoag Partner — NAHR Program Director responsible for managing the CPO Academy and serving as primary contact for inquiries.
- MORGAN STATE Partner — Selects one scholarship recipient annually based on defined criteria for HR-focused graduate students.
- Manulife Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 7 years
- Medtronic Partner — Corporate patron contributing $5,000 annually for 5 years
How they approach the work
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- Immersive Peer-Based Executive Developmentmethodology: immersive_executive_learningBy placing first-time and senior HR executives in immersive, peer-driven learning environments with seasoned practitioners, the organization develops leadership capabilities and actionable strategies, because shared real-world challenges and trusted peer networks produce deeper learning and faster adaptation.
- Knowledge and Research Advancementmethodology: knowledge_disseminationBy funding research, symposia, and scholarship, the organization advances the HR field, because rigorous inquiry and dissemination of findings strengthen evidence-based practice and professional development.
- Peer-Driven Recognition and Fellowshipmethodology: peer-elected_fellowshipBy using peer-elected recognition and fellowship, the organization reinforces professional excellence and advances the credibility of the HR profession, because peer validation strengthens professional norms and motivates sustained achievement.
- Practitioner-Academic Integrationmethodology: practitioner-academic_integrationBy integrating practicing HR leaders into academic settings through residencies and curriculum-aligned engagements, the organization bridges theory and practice, because direct exposure to real-world challenges enhances educational relevance and strengthens the future HR pipeline.
- Targeted Pipeline Developmentmethodology: pipeline-developmentBy investing in students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities through scholarships, the organization builds diversity in the HR leadership pipeline, because early financial and mentorship support increases access and long-term representation in the profession.