Speaker

 

As a leadership development and human capital professional with 20 years of experience, Allison Brown has facilitated collaborative decision making, empowered teams to achieve more, and served as a catalyst to create a positive, long-term impact for organizational teams. Allison is a SHRM member and has served on the Board of Directors for PHRMA in a variety of positions. She shares in the thought leadership community through speaking at conferences and engaging the community. 

 

Pamela Mack is an owner and V.P. of  Occuscreen, LLC.  Occuscreen is a nationwide employment screening provider, helping employers nationwide make confident hiring decisions by providing background checks, verifications, and drug testing services. She has served on the Portland Human Resource Management Association Board of Directors for more than nine years and is a Past President.

 

Allison and Pam spearheaded chapter efforts to launch new PHRMA programs that were recently awarded the '16 national SHRM Pinnacle Award. The chapter created these programs - the Mentorship Program, the Emerging Professionals Program and HR Think Tank - to meet demand from members who asked for more personal and professional development. Its efforts resulted in a return to Super Mega chapter status, with 75 new members directly attracted by these programs, and the creation of 20 new leadership opportunities for volunteers.