2023-2024 Board of Directors Voting Ballot

SNVSHRM’s 2023-2024 Board of Director Nominees

Please Vote No Later Than Wednesday, November 30, 2022

 Kristen Hayde, Board Member at Large - Kristen has been in the Human Resources field for over 20 years. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management from UNLV, and has worked for large to small for-profit companies for most of her career. She has worked for organizations such as Barclays as the Assistant Vice President of HR, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where she started her HR career, Eldorado Resorts where she spent 9 years as the Regional HR Director, and most recently she switched over to non-profit with Sunrise Children’s Foundation as the HR Director. She has spent the last 11 years in an HR Director role building HR departments & running them at a strategic level. In her free time she volunteers on the SNVSHRM Board since 2020, currently as the President and prior to that as the Hospitality Chair. She also is the Membership Director on the Nevada State SHRM Council. She has been volunteering at the local and international level for her sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta, since 2005 and is currently the Las Vegas Area Alumnae Vice President and the Harm Prevention Chair at the Volunteer Service Team level under International Council. She holds other volunteer roles as the Secretary of her HOA Board since 2018. And volunteers with an animal organization called Pawsitive Difference. Kristen has two teenage kids who both attend Clark County High Schools. She is originally from Columbus, OH, but has lived in Las Vegas since 1999, and considers herself a Las Vegan. Although, she is a huge Ohio State fan, and loves college football season.

Jared Hague, Board Member at Large - My name is Jared Hague and I am a co-founder of the Sutton Hague Law Corporation, which has offices in Northern and Southern Nevada. My entire career as an attorney has been focused exclusively on the field of employment and labor law. I have worked with and represented employers at all stages of employment-related disputes, from internal employee complaints, through state and federal administrative agency proceedings, federal and state civil litigation, and federal and state appellate proceedings. My representation has included claims across the full spectrum of employment law, from harassment and discrimination claims brought by individual employees, through complex multi-state wage and hour class action litigation. However, I find the most fulfillment in working with and educating employers on the practices that will allow them to avoid situations that could lead to litigation or escalation of disputes. I feel that I have a unique ability for explaining complex legal concepts in a way that is understandable to managers and HR employees of all levels of experience, and I would appreciate the opportunity to put my abilities and enthusiasm for employment law to work for our chapter membership. I am licensed to practice law in both California and Nevada, which allows me to be a single point of reference for employers with operations that cross state lines. I am an active member of my local community, and also a member of the Clark County Bar Association Community Service Committee.

Linda Kyriannis, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Board Member at Large has over 15 years of experience in all facets of human resources in a variety of industries.  She had taught courses at the University of Phoenix as well as University of Nevada Las Vegas.  She had facilitated the SHRM Certification Courses as well as the Human Resources Essentials course. She is currently pursuing her doctoral studies at UNLV.  She is a lifelong learner, and enjoys volunteering and teaching especially courses in human resources, management.  She is also a member of the Association for Talent Development.

Linda has been a member of the SNVSHRM/Southern Nevada Human Resources Association since 2013 and had served on the Board of Directors as Member-At-Large, primarily as Certification Chair. 

 Patrice Ross, SPHR, SHRM-SCP – Board Member at Large - Patrice M. Ross, SPHR, CCP, IPMA-CP has 20 years of experience in all facets of human resources.  She has worked in multiple industries including government-contracted security, non-profit and convention/trade shows, as well as working as an HR consultant.   Patrice earned her Master’s Degree in HR and Organizational Development from the University of Nebraska.  She is especially proud of being awarded the Seven Seals Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) in both 2011 and 2012 for her work helping returning service personnel re-enter the civilian workforce.

Patrice has been a member of the SNVSHRM/Southern Nevada Human Resources Association since 2001.  She served as SNHRA President from 2010 to 2011 and on the Board of Directors since 2005.  In addition, Patrice currently serves and the Director of the Nevada State SHRM Council.

Robyn Ruelas, Board Member at Large is a Wife & mother of 3 adult children, 2 of which are in college. Married for 31 years, and has resided in Henderson Nevada for the last 22 years. Always an active volunteer, I’ve been a PTA VP, brownie/GS leader, Asst. Golf coach for foothill high school. Professionally, Active member and board member for ESM (a HR nonprofit that links HR professionals to discounts for their employees) since 1998. Active in the LV Chamber and just stepped down as a Henderson Chamber ambassador for the last 2 years. I love our community!

I have worked for Eastridge Workforce Solutions for the last 3 years as a business development manager, branch manager and currently an enterprise sales manager. My contacts for the last 18 years have always been in the field of HR. For this reason I believe I can help grow our membership. I look forward to volunteering in any capacity for this amazing organization.

 Julie Sanchez, Board Member at Large - Julie has worked in the HR profession for 27 years with industry experience in retail, call centers, healthcare, lighting, television, logistics and warehousing, outdoor advertising, and hospitality. Julie is a highly experienced Human Resources professional with experience in the areas of recruitment and staffing, compensation and benefits management, developing HR policies and procedures, and employee relations.
Julie has strategically integrated effective HR processes, programs and practices into daily operations and delivered critical support and solutions that created efficiencies, cost savings, and promoted compliance to state and federal regulations. Julie enjoys working through complex issues with her employers and creating sound solutions that address business needs.
Julie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Management from Lewis University and is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).
Julie enjoys spending time with her family, riding her motorcycle and exploring the countryside in their Can-Am. She is married with 3 dogs, Jax, Jade and Spike.

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 Paolo Andres De La Paz, Board Member at Large

My name is Paolo De La Paz, and I am an HR Professional with eight total years of progressive Human Resources Management experience. My HR journey began in 2014 when I served as a Recruiting and Retention Non-Commissioned Officer in the Army National Guard. I earned my master’s degree in Human Resources Management in 2020 and received my PHR Certification the same year. My HR Acumen has grown exponentially over the past decade, and I have been blessed to serve in roles ranging from HR Assistant to HR Manager in the fields of HR Consulting, Recruiting & Retention, Employee and Labor Relations, Training & Development and Benefits Administration. In addition to my current role as an HR Manager, I serve part-time in the Army Reserves as an Infantry Squad Leader.
I believe in lifelong learning and development, and I am always looking for ways to grow my HR Acumen while networking and meeting like-minded individuals along the way. When my Director suggested I submit a nomination form to serve on the board, I did so with great enthusiasm as I feel I my unique blend of skills, knowledge and experiences will make me an asset to the organization. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to answering any questions you may have.

Stephanie Hernandez, Board Member at Large

I have been in Human Resources for over 16 years. I have started as a HR Generalist and moved up to my current roll as the SR HR Manager/HR Ops Lead. Our company sold off one division this year and I was selected as the only person to stay on to continue the HR Department and now take over benefits. I have more free time now and would like give more back to others in the profession. I have been assisting the local Chapter with the SHRM study group for over 5 years.

Anne Hanson, Esq., Board Member at Large

Anne Hanson has over 25 years of professional human resources experience in a variety of industries - hospitality and gaming, retail, events & expositions, transportation, and logistics. She has held Executive Director and Vice President level positions with prestigious organizations including Hilton Hotels, Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts and GES.

In addition to her professional experience, Anne earned a Juris Doctor from the Boyd School of Law at UNLV with Highest pro Bono Honors and was admitted to the State Bar of Nevada. She also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, with honors, from the University of British Columbia, Canada.

Anne is now an Associate Attorney with Fisher & Phillips, LLP where she focuses on supporting employers in complex labor and employment matters.

Anne has been active in the community throughout her career. In addition to serving on the ARC Board of Opportunity Village and the UNLV Harrah Hotel College Advisory Board, Anne was a volunteer mediator at the Neighborhood Justice Center for many years. She also served the community as a foreclosure mediator during the recent housing crisis