HR as a Strategic Leader: Driving Business Success - with Featured SHRM Speaker Faith Stipanovich

HR as a Strategic Leader: Driving Business Success
with Featured SHRM Speaker Faith Stipanovich, SHRM-SCP

Careers are continuously in flux. What can you do to guide your path instead of being blown about by the winds of change? National expert Faith Stipanovich will share her career story and the role of SHRM in making successful decisions at various turns. She credits active participation in her professional organization (SHRM + her local chapter) with growth of friendships and collegial networks as well as development of knoweldge and skill in business strategy. 

Faith explores how HR can evolve into a strategic leadership role, driving organizational success by aligning workforce strategies with business objectives.   She emphasizes HR’s ability to influence business outcomes through data-driven decision-making, talent optimization, and fostering a culture of innovation.  Attendees will gain actionable insights and frameworks to position HR as a strategic leader, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to their organization’s long-term goals.

And... Do you know what you get with SHRM affiliation? Are you using your benefits to ultimate impact? Spend time with Faith and discover your personal 'wow' factor.

Date: September 18, 2025

Location: BP Energy Center 1014 Energy Court 99508
Pre-registration Required to Enter

Networking begins at 11:30 AM – Share announcements, opportunities, and insights with fellow professionals.

Program begins at 11:45 AM – ASHRM updates and information.

Speaker presentation at 12:00 PM – Guest Speaker will deliver a one-hour session, followed by closing remarks from the ASHRM President.

Objectives:

1. Understand the strategic role of HR in shaping organizational success beyond traditional administrative functions.
2. Learn actionable strategies for aligning HR initiatives with business objectives to maximize impact.
3. Develop frameworks for leveraging workforce analytics and data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions.
4. Explore approaches to foster innovation and build a future-ready workforce that drives competitive advantage.

About the Speaker

Faith Stipanovich, SHRM-SCP - PMQ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fstipanovich/

About The Speaker
Faith is the Manager of Academic and Student Communities at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). She rings a wealth of HR expertise from her diverse career spanning public service, corporate leadership, and volunteer advocacy. Holding a master’s and bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, she has led transformational initiatives in payroll, HRIS implementation, and business strategy across industries from bronze manufacturing to funeral products. A former Northeast SHRM Membership Advisory Council Representative and SHRM Labor Relations Expertise Panel member, Sally is recognized for her commitment to advancing the HR profession, fostering organizational success, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

Continuing education credit: 1 PDC