Meet the Executive Board

SHRM provides students at The University of Iowa with numerous leadership opportunities. If you are interested in becoming more engaged with the organization, please reach out to any member of the Executive Team.

President: Ava Scialabba

Email: Ava-scialabba@uiowa.edu

Major: Sociology, human relations and business with an Event Management certificate

Year: Senior

Favorite Thing about SHRM: Professional trips in the spring

President: Trusha Bhatt

Email: Trusha-bhatt@uiowa.edu

Major: Human Resource management with certificate in leadership and sustainability

Year: Junior

Favorite Thing about SHRM: My favorite part of SHRM is the people and the shared passion for human resources. Being surrounded by students who genuinely want to learn, grow, and support one another while also having access to networking, internships, and guidance from faculty like Jason Glass makes SHRM a really motivating community. I’m especially excited for ProTrips and the real-world exposure they bring.

Treasurer: Anne Oddan

Email: Anne-oddan@uiowa.edu

Major: Business analytics and Finance

Year: Senior

Favorite Thing about SHRM: Meeting people within Tippie

Vice President of Marketing: McKenzie Borden

Email: Mckenzie-borden@uiowa.edu

Major: Human Resource Management and Marketing, minor in Human Relations

Year: Senior

Favorite Thing about SHRM: Networking with HR Professionals

Vice President of Membership: Carissa Phillips

Email: Carissa-phillips@uiowa.edu

Major: Human Resource Management and Business Analytics

Year: Senior

Favorite Thing about SHRM: Our member bonding events and hearing from HR professionals

Vice President of Chapter Events: Ava Peterson

Email: Ava-peterson@uiowa.edu

Major: Human Resource Management and Spanish

Year: Senior

Favorite Thing about SHRM: The ability to interact with many different people who also have a passion for HR

Vice President of Fundraising: Reagan Power

Email: Reagan-power@uiowa.edu

Major: Human Resource Management

Year: Junior

Favorite Thing about SHRM: I really like that I can get to know my classmates better and network with people who are already in the field!

Meet the Executive Board was last modified: January 21st, 2026 by Jacinta Jargo