Directors

  President – Tracey Cettin, SHRM-CP, PHR

Tracey Cettin is the Chief Human Resources Officer for Erie Federal Credit Union where she has been employed since 2009. Tracey graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Penn State.  She is a SHRM Certified Professional and also holds her PHR Certification from HRCI.  Tracey has been involved with HRMA of NW PA since 2013 and has held the roles of Program Chair Committee, Vice-President and President. She is passionate about the continued growth of HRMA of NW PA’s members and knowledgeable speakers. The networking and connections made are essential in today’s Human Resources. Tracey can be reached at 814.825.2436 or tcettin@eriefcu.org.

  Past-President - Anne Nelson, SHRM-SCP

Anne Nelson is a seasoned Senior Human Resources professional with over 12 years of progressive leadership experience in the manufacturing sector. Having obtained her SHRM-SCP recertification in July 2023, Anne is committed to elevating HR standards within the NW PA region. She finds immense fulfillment collaborating with the talented Board to deliver top-notch HR programming and education. A proud alumna of Drexel University in Philadelphia, Anne has been an active member of the HRMA since 2017, serving in various capacities. Reach out to Anne at anne.e.nelson2023@gmail.com to connect or collaborate.

Secretary - Jennifer LaPaglia, SHRM-PC, PHR

Jennifer LaPaglia is the Human Resource Manager at the Erie Zoological Society.  Jen has worked in HR for over 20 years.  After graduating from Edinboro University with a degree in Business Administration, Jen went on to obtain her Master's degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from IUP.  She received her PHR in December 2010, earned her SHRM-CP in 2019, and has been a member of HRMA for over 15 years having held the membership, treasurer, and secretary roles.  Jen can be reached at 814.864.4091, ext 1110 or jen.lapaglia@eriezoo.org.

  Treasurer- Julie Faulkner Kean, PHR

Julie Faulkner Kean is a payroll & benefits specialist for Guidant Measurement.  Julie has been a dedicated Human Resource Professional in a variety of industries including manufacturing, financial, and construction. With an Associate’s degree in Accounting and a thirty-year career in HR, accounting, and administration, Julie’s ambition is to change employees' perception of HR by working with them to achieve their personal and professional goals, which in turn enables their organizations to succeed. She received her PHR certification in December 2018, has been a SHRM member since 2015 and an HRMA member since 2019, where over the years she has served as treasurer, secretary, and social media chair. Julie can be reached at juliefaulknerkean@gmail.com.

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