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Chancellor Javier Reyes announced the appointment of Sheri Neshiem as vice chancellor and chief human resources officer. The announcement was made in the following email, which was sent to the university community on April 3.
Dear Campus Community,
I am pleased to share the good news that following a national search, Sheri Neshiem has been appointed Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer.
Sheri comes to UMass Amherst with more than 30 years of higher education and government human resources experience. She currently serves as the Assistant Vice President for Human Resources at the University of South Florida.
As a proven HR leader, Sheri knows how to drive organizational growth, employee engagement and operational excellence. Her experience in talent acquisition, development and retention will greatly enhance our efforts to build high-performing teams that support our mission. She is passionate about creating an inclusive environment that values ββall members of our community.
Originally from Norwich, Connecticut, Sheri is excited to return to her New England roots. She attended the University of South Florida for six years and has held leadership positions at Saint Leo University and the Argosy University system. She is also a proud U.S. Air Force veteran and current U.S. Navy Reserve Lieutenant Commander. She earned a bachelor’s degree in management from the University of Maryland, Tokyo, Asia Branch, and a master’s degree in management from Troy University in Alabama.
I would also like to express my gratitude to the members of the Search Advisory Committee, chaired by Christopher Misra, Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. Members include:
- Kirsten Britton, Associate Director of Athletics, Sports Authority
- Tim Cendrowski, Senior Director, HR Operations and Systems
- Nick Chavez, AFSCME Representative
- Shane Conklin, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
- Shara Denson, Human Resources Business Partner
- Michael Eagen, vice provost for academic personnel
- Jessica Fill, Director of Human Resources, Manning School of Information and Computer Science
- Piper Gaubatz, Professor of Geosciences, Rules Committee Representative
- Colin Humphreys, Association of Students’ Unions
- Ed Keefe, Finance and Personnel Officer, Office of the Chancellor
- Sumanth Reddy Pullannolla, Graduate Student Senate
- Jennifer Shiao, PSU representative
- Anna Maria Siega-Riz, Dean, School of Public Health and Health Sciences
- Kerri Thompson Tillett, Vice-Chancellor for Equal Opportunities
- Casey Krone, U.S. Representative
Please join me in welcoming Sheri to UMass Amherst. I am delighted that she will join our campus leadership team starting July 1st.
Sincerely,
Prime Minister Javier Reyes
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