Andy Thiede started her HR career in accounts receivable at a small company, helping new employees fill out their benefits forms. As the business grew, the owners encouraged her to create a formal HR department. She attended HR seminars to get herself up to speed and joined a SHRM chapter for guidance.

Today, she’s an HR consultant who also works part time managing the operations of three SHRM chapters. In addition, she volunteers as secretary for the Connecticut State Council and as treasurer of another SHRM chapter. Passionate about giving back, Thiede has personally funded 11 scholarships for chapter members in need of financial assistance to study for their SHRM certifications.

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