The Senior Human Resource Network (SHRN) is a not-for-profit professional networking organization with governance and leadership provided by an all volunteer Board of Directors and Committee Chairs

Board Of Directors

Kristie Brachowski – President

Kristie currently serves as the VP, People Business Partnering at Risepoint. Prior to Risepoint, Kristie worked at Pegasystems, Peoplefluent, ThermoFisher and Lantheus in senior HR roles. As a Business Partner, Kristie advises senior business leaders on matters that shape organizational strategy, foster high-performing teams, and deliver strong business results. Multiple times in her career Kristie rotated through HR Centers of Excellence (mergers & acquisitions, talent attraction and leadership development) as a way to expand her knowledge and impact. Her passion for developing people and providing a best-in-class employee experience makes her a trusted advisor and partner to senior leadership teams..

Kristie serves on the Plymouth Nursery School Board and is also an active volunteer at the local elementary school. Kristie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development from Connecticut College and a Master of Arts degree in Human Resources Management from Lesley University.

Lanning Levine – Immediate Past President

Most recently CHRO, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at American Science and Engineering since 2011. With an emphasis on executive compensation and talent management, Mr. Levine has previously lead human resources in organization including Medisense, C.R. Bard and Brooks Automation. He also founded Cyberspace Mining, an HR software company that automated and prioritized high volume resume reading with parsing and served as CEO from 1999 – 2003. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Boston University and completed advanced studies in international executive management at Babson College and human resources management at University of New Hampshire. Lanning is a Board member of the CornerStones of Science. He is also a member of SHRM, NEHRA, World-At-Work, NECC and holds certifications in Compensation, Organization Data Analystics, is Six Sigma Green Belt certified.

Fred George –  Vice President / Treasurer

Fred is the Founder and Principal of GeoSimms Consultants.  The mission of GeoSimms is to work collaboratively with management teams to optimize their human capital.  The objectives of the client organizations have been met by creating comprehensive talent management efforts, effective employee relations programs and focused communication processes. Previously, Fred held management positions in Human Resources and Administration with Norton Company, Data General Corporation (EMC), Millipore Corporation, Shipley Company Incorporated and Bechtel Corporation.  His experience with start-up organizations includes leadership positions with WebMate Technologies, Brainstorm Technologies and Syncra Systems.  As Vice President of Operations at Syncra Systems, Fred created the Human Resources, Finance and Information Technology functions. Fred holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Education from Alfred University.

Sandy Etskovitz –  Assistant Treasurer

Sandy is the Director, HR Operations at Akamai Technologies.  Sandy joined Akamai Technologies in May 2010.  Focused on improving operational excellence Sandy has led many strategic and transformational projects during her tenure.  Prior to Akamai, Ms. Etskovitz spent 5 years with Monster Worldwide where she held senior level HR Generalist and Global Talent Acquisition roles.    Sandy is a hands-on Senior Human Resources Manager and business partner with outstanding global experience in all functional areas of human resources gained through a career progression of diverse and challenging assignments. Sandy holds a bachelor’s degree in from Syracuse University.  She received her HR Certification from Bentley University and has held her SPHR certification since 2001.

Kenneth Halpin –  Secretary and Recording Clerk

 Ken Halpin is a Human Resources Director and attorney with a deep background in employee relations, performance management, communications and recruiting. Ken has held HR leadership roles at Philips, Roche, Baystate Health and CVS Health. Ken holds a B.A. in History from Trinity College and a J.D. from Boston University School of Law.

Joanne Derr – Strategist

Joanne is an Executive Coach and Consultant who works with senior leaders who are stepping up to a new level of leadership and need to think and act strategically to gain greater success for themselves and their teams. Her clients range from large global technology companies to small not-for profits. Prior to running her own business, Joanne was the Vice President of Human Resources at Care.com, at Neighborhood Health Plan, and at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, Director of Leadership Strategy at Nortel Networks, Director of HR and M&A leader at Bay Networks, and started her HR career at Digital Equipment Corporation. Joanne is a Certified Professional Coach through the International Coach Federation, a graduate of iPEC (Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching), and co-chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee in The Boston Club. Joanne serves on two not-for-profit boards. She received her MS in Rehabilitation Counseling and her BS in Special Education, both from Boston University. 

Alissa Stayn – Membership Chairperson

Alissa Stayn is an accomplished Human Resources executive with an exceptional background in leading organizations and driving culture in a continuous change environment. Alissa is currently the Global HR Transformation Leader at Iron Mountain, and previously served as Chief Talent Officer at Suffolk Construction and Group Vice President, Human Resources and Strategic Workforce Planning at Gartner.  Alissa is a graduate of Tufts University. She also serves as a mentor in Babson’s Graduate School Mentorship Program and holds leadership volunteer roles for several Boston Charities.

Carole Bradford – Webmaster

Carole currently serves as the Vice President of Total Rewards for Boston Children’s Hospital Prior to her role at Children’s, she held several leadership positions in other healthcare institutions such as Partners, Mass General Brigham, Sun Life of Canada and  Blue Cross. Carole earned a bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College.

Peter Goldman – Cohort Leader – L & D – Learning & Development

Peter is a strategic Human Resources Business Partner and Talent Acquisition Leader. . His experience spans multiple industries including financial services, investment banking, information-media, technology, and defense. Throughout his career Peter has focused on driving business results by provide leadership in attracting, retaining, coaching and developing top talent. Peter obtained his BSBA at Northeastern University.

Erica Wines – Membership Strategy

Erica is currently the Head of Talent & Culture for Neurotech Pharmaceuticals and has greater than 20 years of human resources experience, all within the healthcare industry including vaccines (ID Biomedical), big pharma (GSK), biotechnology (Alexion & Genzyme), life sciences (PerkinElmer) and medical devices (Hologic & Tepha). She describes herself as an articulate and engaging business partner who pushes her clients to be their best while helping them navigate challenging situations. Erica is also a certified coach of the Gallup StrengthsFinder® assessment and holds a BA in Public Policy (healthcare emphasis) from Brown University.

 Helen Zarba – Member Engagement and Nominating Committee

Helen is the Chief People Officer at HealthDrive, a leading provider of ancillary care to long-term care facility residents. Helen has held senior HR positions for over 20 years in global organizations such as The Gillette Company, Proctor and Gamble, OnProcess Technology and Bright Horizons Family Solutions, including international assignments supporting Europe and AMEE. She has a particular passion for employee development and engagement, and most specifically enjoys cultivating environments in which a diverse talent base can thrive. She is a trained executive coach and mediator and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Warwick University, UK, and a Master’s degree from Reading, UK.

Anne Fulginiti –  Co Facilitator of the People, Culture and Consulting Group

Anne is a Career and Leadership Coach, Talent Management Consultant, and Founder of SeaLight Coaching and Consulting LLC. She is also a career coach/consultant with Lee Hecht Harrison.  Anne has held leadership roles in OD/Talent Management at Sun Life Financial, Fidelity Investments and Mercer Management Consulting. Anne is a Certified Professional Coach through iPEC (Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching) and a member of International Coaching Federation New England and HBS Alumnae Circles. Anne received an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Psychology and Computational Mathematics from Tufts University.

Tom Witherell –  Co Facilitator of the People, Culture and Consulting Group