BOard of Directors

The Board of Directors provides leadership for the Greater Monadnock SHRM chapter through setting broad policies, direction and priorities of the organization; developing and maintaining the organization’s mission, vision and values; developing effective succession plans for open board and other volunteer positions; providing fiduciary oversight; recruiting and retaining active members; upholding SHRM’s vision, purpose and values; and providing professional development opportunities for all members.

Erin Dallas-Patch | MSOL, PGCHRM, SHRM-SCP | President: Erin is a seasoned leader with a decade of experience in people operations, currently serving as the Director of People Operations at Cedarcrest in Keene, NH. Erin is primarily responsible for all aspects of people operations (formerly human resources) including employee relations, staffing, compliance, compensation, benefits administration, and strategy. With a strong passion for people-first culture, Erin excels in creating environments where employees thrive. Her expertise in networking, project planning, and employee success enables her to build connections and drive positive employee experiences. One of Erin’s key strengths is a total commitment to the well-being and growth of employees. By focusing on personal and professional development, Erin’s teams consistently deliver exceptional results. Erin holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Keene State College and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership with a graduate certificate in Human Resource Management from Southern NH University. She is a Senior Certified Practitioner (SHRM-SCP) with the Society for Human Resource Management. Erin’s commitment to continuous learning and continuous quality improvement is evident via participation in Leadership Monadnock 2023, the Monadnock Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging Coalition and the Monadnock Regional Workforce Group as well as service on the board for the Impact Monadnock Business Ambassadors and Home Healthcare, Hospice, and Community Services. Erin, a Keene resident, enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. She is a big fan of local and professional sports – and was a decorated high school and college student athlete in field hockey.  View Erin’s LinkedIn profile here. Erin can be reached at edallas-patch@cedarcrestcenter.org.

Sue Ells, SHRM-CP| Treasurer: As the Human Resources Manager of the Monadnock Food Co-op since 2013, Sue is responsible for all aspects of HR including recruiting, orienting, payroll, benefits, safety, and employee recognition. Prior to this, she was HR Manager for EMF Inc. for 25 years. She serves on the Board of Trustees of the Stratton Free Library in West Swanzey as Treasurer. Sue is also the Treasurer for the Town of Swanzey and the Treasurer for the Monadnock Regional School District. View Sue's Linked in profile here.  Sue can be reached at hr@monadnockfood.coop 

Victoria Feyrer | MBA, SHRM-CP | Communications and Social Media Director | Secretary : Victoria (Tori) is an emerging HR professional and current People Operations Coordinator at Cedarcrest in Keene, NH. In this role, she supports a wide range of functions including recruiting, onboarding, administrative coordination, and daily operational support to the Director of People Operations. Tori also serves as the Communications and Social Media Director for Greater Monadnock SHRM, helping manage the chapter’s outreach and member engagement initiatives. Tori holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Salve Regina University and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources from Fitchburg State University. She is a Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) through the Society for Human Resource Management. Committed to expanding her knowledge and contributing to the field of people operations, Tori actively participates in trainings, strategic projects, and employee engagement efforts. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, spending time with her family, and visiting the beach - especially her favorite spot in York, Maine. Tori can be reached at vfeyrer@cedarcrestcenter.org. View Tori's LinkedIn profile here.

Kim Brackett, SHRM-CP | Member-at-Large: Kim is the HR Compliance Manager at Monadnock Family Services where she is serves as the agency's internal compliance and is responsible for the consistent application of employment law, internal controls, and documentation standards . She has over 20 years of varied experience in the HR field, primarily in the banking and manufacturing industries. She’s been a GMSHRM member for over 15 years and joined the board in July 2018.  Kim is the Certification Director for the chapter, helping others to earn their SHRM certifications. She has been a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) since 2004. In addition, Kim has joined the HR State Council of New Hampshire as the Certification Director.  In 2023 Kim joined the the Monadnock Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging Coalition. View Kim’s LinkedIn profile here. Kim can be reached at kbrackett@mfs.org. 

Julie Pearson, CSP |  Member-at-Large | Programming Committee:  Julie is the Regional Director for Masiello Employment Services and has been with the company for 13 years. She is  an experienced leader in the field of Human Resources and Staffing with a demonstrated history of leading high performing teams to achieve successful results.  Julie excels at understanding the big picture in any situation and setting a clear course for both client organizations and candidates. From developing hiring strategies and efficiently addressing HR payroll processes, to managing employee safety, clients wishing to achieve their workforce goals benefit from Julie’s effective communications style and her strong leadership skills.  Julie is well connected in the community and involved in giving back through volunteerism as a member and past president of Rotary Club of Keene,  on the Board of Trustees for the Historical Society of Cheshire County, and on the Board of Directors for Friends of Distant Hill and GMSHRM.  Julie takes pride in her ability to work hard and have fun at the same time.  She has a bachelor's degree from Franklin Pierce College and has also maintained her Staffing Professional Certification through the American Staffing Association since 2012. View Julie's LinkedIn profile here.  Julie can be reached at julie@masemp.com.