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Welcome to THe Emerging Professionals Community
Whether you’re beginning your HR career or looking to accelerate your growth, Emerging Professionals is your community.
We connect early-career HR professionals through professional development, meaningful networking, leadership opportunities, and mentorship experiences that prepare the next generation of HR leaders.
Grow. Connect. Lead.
Why We Exist
Our Mission
To empower early-career HR professionals through practical learning experiences, leadership opportunities, and purposeful networking that strengthens the future of the HR profession in Memphis.
Our Vision
To cultivate a thriving community where emerging HR professionals—regardless of how they entered the profession—feel connected, equipped, and inspired to build meaningful, long-term careers in Human Resources.
Who We Serve
- We Welcome:
- ✔HR professionals with 0–7 years of experience
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- Career changers entering the HR profession
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- Students and recent graduates exploring careers in Human Resources
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- Individuals looking to build relationships, expand their skills, and grow as future HR leaders
No matter where you’re starting, you’ll find opportunities to learn, contribute, and connect.
Our Focus
Everything we do is designed to help emerging HR professionals build meaningful careers, expand their networks, and become future leaders in the profession.
Professional Development
Practical learning experiences designed to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for career growth.
Networking & Community
Build meaningful relationships with peers, HR leaders, and professionals across the Memphis community.
Leadership Opportunities
Develop leadership experience through committee involvement, volunteer opportunities, and special projects.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Gain career insights through mentoring, leadership conversations, and exposure to experienced HR professionals.
Stay Connected
Want to stay connected with the SHRM-Memphis Emerging Professionals community?
Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest announcements, career resources, and community updates. To view upcoming events and register, visit the SHRM-Memphis Events & Conferences page. We look forward to connecting with you at an upcoming event!
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Meet the Leadership Team
Chair
Leon Robinson Jr., SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Lead People Solutions Consultant
Nike
Co-Chair
Amber Anderson, MPA
IT Talent Architect Advisor
ALSAC – St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Leadership Team
Amanda Wiggins, MBA, PHR
HR Generalist
Choices: Center for Reproductive Health
Chelsea Thornton
HR Assistant / Payroll Specialist
The TJX Companies
Join the Team!
The SHRM-Memphis Emerging Professionals leadership team is dedicated to growing, supporting, and engaging the next generation of HR professionals.
We're looking for passionate volunteers who want to help create meaningful networking experiences, professional development opportunities, and community connections for emerging HR professionals across the Memphis area.
Whether you're interested in programming, marketing, member engagement, or supporting events, we'd love to have you involved.
Interested in Serving?
Leadership opportunities become available throughout the year. If you're interested in serving on the Emerging Professionals leadership team, we'd love to connect with you and discuss future volunteer opportunities.
