Please check the PIHRA Calendar to register for upcoming meetings and socials.
Every 2nd Wednesday of the Month.
Ayre’s Hotel
325 Bristol St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Times and locations of PIHRA South OC events are subject to change.
• Full breakfast buffet
• Subject matter expert speakers
• Networking opportunities
• Sponsorship opportunities
• Career services table and podium time to share job opportunities/job seekers
• Webinars – lecture-style for HRCI and SHRM recertification credits
• Networking opportunities
• Sponsorship opportunities
• Drink tickets and appetizers included
• Raffle prizes
• Charity events with silent auction (usually during summer)
Welcome to PIHRA’s South Orange County Chapter!
The South OC District is the largest in PIHRA, serving over 450 members. We are committed to serving our members by providing the tools and networking opportunities to broaden and strengthen HR skills. We embrace all members’ diverse HR backgrounds, promote diversity and provide educational opportunities for the Human Resources Professionals in Orange County.
Chair: Carol Gefis
Vice Chair: Tremaine Friend, PHR, SHRM-CP
Treasurer: D’Andra Coleman
Secretary: Lauraine Bifulco
Membership Chair: Bryce McLain
Membership Co-Chair: Pilar Ruiz
Co-Social Events/Media Chair: Yesenia Baranda, SHRM-CP
Co-Social Events/Media Chair: Karla Reyes
Co-Social Events/Media Chair: Nicholas Lodge
Programs Chair: Katarina Koonce
Co-Programs Chair: Nicole Cassens
Emerging Leaders Chair: Jolene Haley
Co-Emerging Leaders Chair: Christian Gibbs
Co-Emerging Leaders Chair: Jim Dusserre
Sponsorship Chair: Christina Gonzalez-Hicks
Co-Sponsorship Chair: Jaemes Bonanno
District Representative: Ailene Dewar
Legislative Affairs Chair: Katalin Byker
Past Chair: Elizabeth Flores, SPHRi
Sponsoring a PIHRA South OC event is without a doubt, the best way to reach South Orange County Human Resources Professionals. For more information contact PIHRA South OC’s Sponsorship Chairs.