About Us
Our Mission
The Inland Empire Chapter of the PSHRA is a public sector human resource organization that is dedicated to providing its members with opportunities for personal and professional growth through education, networking, cooperative learning, and community outreach. The Inland Empire Chapter is an affiliate of the Public Sector Human Resources Association (PSHRA) the leading public sector human resource organization in the world.
The IE-PSHRA Chapter encompasses members from the metropolitan area and region in Southern California, including cities of western Riverside County and southwestern San Bernardino County. Cities within the Chapter also include those in eastern Los Angeles County in the Pomona Valley, and/or the desert community of Palm Springs as well as its surrounding area.

Past President
Karen Resendez
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
Greetings, fellow HR Warriors!
I'm Karen Resendez, affectionately known as K-Rez among my tribe.
Gear up for an exhilarating quest as we shape the destiny of HR with IE-PSHRA! Together, we're primed to overhaul the HR landscape into an epic saga.
I currently hold the esteemed title of "HR of One" in a captivating organization that pulses with the energy of a blockbuster. That's right – I'm the visionary who propelled HR into the spotlight at San Bernardino Valley. Talk about etching my name into the annals of HR history!
With over 25 years of HR heroism under my belt (you can’t spell HERO without HR!), I've worn more hats than a protagonist in a grand adventure. From deciphering the riddles of employee disputes to sculpting the arcs of leadership development, from crafting captivating engagement narratives to navigating the perilous waters of payroll – I've conquered them all. Consider me the HR Maverick, charting courses through challenges with unmatched finesse!
So, if you're ready to transform the ordinary into an epic tale of HR triumph, let's draft some electrifying chapters together! Reach out, and let's inscribe a saga that will reverberate throughout the halls of HR lore. It's time to ascend to new heights and forge a narrative that will redefine the HR playbook into a legendary tome!

