About
The Human Resources & Management Association (HRMA) is an on-campus club at Cal Poly SLO that seeks to enhance students' interest in the field of Human Resources. By promoting a community that strives for academic, extracurricular, and professional excellence, HRMA provides various opportunities for hands-on involvement: partnerships, information sessions, events, & more.
All majors are welcome to join us!
Executive Board 2026-2027
Lindsey Rydell
President
Lindsey is a fourth year Sociology major, concentrating in Organizations. She joined HRMA to learn just how vast the Human Resources field is and the variety of opportunities that are in the industry. HRMA has also helped her network and get to know lots of new people.
Ileanna Salinas
Vice President/Treasurer
Ileanna is third year Business Administration student concentrating in Human Resources and Management. She joined HRMA because she loved the networking meetings and is interesting in learning all she can about the HR field. She also is passionate about supporting club members and growing the club!
Ritzo Maya
Director of Events
Ritzo is a second year Business Administration major concentration in HRM! This club has allowed her to make some amazing friends while also diving deeper into learning about her profession. She's excited to spend her lat year at Cal Poly supporting HRMA!
Haylie Nguyen
Director of Membership Engagement & Recruitment
Haylie is a third year Business Administration major. She joined HRMA to dive deeper into the world of HR and meet like-minded people in the community. She's looking forward to in-person fundraising events next quarter and connecting with club members!
Katherine Montpellier
Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Katherine is a third year Business Administration student concentrating in Management & Human Resources. She joined HRMA because of her interest in HR as a potential career and the networking opportunities the club brings. She is looking forward to maintain an inclusive environment and hopes to spread the understanding of why DEI is so important.
Jennifer Lopez
Director of Firm Relations
Jennifer is a fourth year Business Administration major, considering concentrating in Human Resources. She joined HRMA to build a community with likeminded people and explore the possible paths in the HR field. She is looking forward to in-person meetings and connecting with different professionals across the HR filed.
Mahek Aggarwal
Director of Marketing
Mahek is a third year Business Administration major concentrating in Real Estate Fiance. She joined HRMA to explore more into the HR concentration and meet new people. She is looking forward to growing our community and excited to keep our members informed on all our social media platforms!
"You can't spell HERO without HR!"
Our Mission
After a variety of experiences both in the classroom and professional settings, HRMA sought to rebrand the association as a whole in 2017. Through its revitalized programs, events, and community, HRMA strives to create leaders that bring their all to the industry. We believe there has never been a more exciting time to enter the field, and are excited for all that we can accomplish together!
