GMVHRA upcoming events

Evening of Networking (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Join us for an evening of networking at The Irish Cottage in Methuen for good food, great drinks, and a fun, relaxed evening with fellow HR professionals!!

Come enjoy delicious food and refreshing beverages.

When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Where: The Irish Cottage

17 Branch St.

Methuen, MA 01844

We’re excited to bring everyone back together for another GMVHRA networking event — and this one is shaping up to be a great night. It’s time to step away from the desk and reconnect!

If you were at our last event, you probably remember how much fun we had playing HR Musical Bingo — and while we’re switching things up this time, we’re keeping the fun energy going. Let’s just say… you’ll want to be there for the surprise.

Come for the conversation, stay for the laughs, and leave with new connections and a few great stories.

Members: Complimentary (Includes two drink tickets)

Non Members: $10 (Includes two drink tickets), plus incentive of credit towards membership dues should you sign up for annual membership the night of the networking event.

All attendees must register as space is limited!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Master the Moment: Bridging the Gap Between Instinctive Reaction & Intentional Leadership (04 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Remote Meeting

8:00 AM - 8:15 AM Networking Opportunity

8:15 AM - 8:30 AM Welcome from Jennifer Vining

8:30 AM - 8:55 Legal Update and Q&A with our Legislative Director Debra Dyleski-Najjar, Esquire

9:00 - 10:30 Program

1.5 SHRM & HRCI credits approved

TOPIC: " Master the Moment: Bridging the Gap Between Instinctive Reaction & Intentional Leadership

In today’s climate of relentless change, uncertainty and instability, even the most experienced professionals can struggle to show up as their best selves. Under stress, we default to reactive patterns, including overthinking, over-functioning or overcompensating. These instinctive reactions erode trust, undermine collaboration and weaken performance.

To address this issue, much of the discussion has focused on managing change. It’s impossible, however, to manage the onslaught of external forces driving pressure, which will only continue to accelerate and evolve over time. The most effective approach for leaders is to learn to manage themselves and others through these changes.

In this session, leadership coach and consultant Kim Meninger introduces the LEADS framework, an actionable system to help professionals quickly shift from reaction to intentionality under pressure.

Audiences will walk away with:

A deeper understanding of what drives reactive behavior in high-stakes moments.
A practical framework to quickly shift from reactivity to intentional, values-based leadership.
Strategies to consistently show up as the leader others trust and want to follow.

Our Speaker: Kim Meninger

As a leadership coach, consultant and keynote speaker, Kim Meninger leverages psychological insight, business acumen and leadership experience to help leaders recognize and disrupt the internal triggers that limit their impact. Her work empowers leaders to operate with greater confidence, courage and consistency. She has lived this work, first as a leader inside high-demand tech environments like EMC and Monster, and now as a trusted speaker and coach to leaders at Salesforce, Amazon, Biogen, Pfizer, Bain Capital and many others.

Kim’s approach to helping leaders navigate high-growth, rapidly changing business landscapes goes beyond theory. It’s practical, actionable and designed to create lasting business value. When leaders learn to better lead themselves under intense and unrelenting pressure, they make better decisions, communicate more effectively and drive stronger results across the board.

Kim holds a BA in psychology and an MBA from Boston College. She is also an ICF Professional Certified Coach with certifications in confidence, career, executive and leadership development coaching. Kim writes for ForbesWomen, hosts the Impostor Syndrome Files podcast and leads a weekly Leading Humans discussion forum, which is free and open to all.

Our Sponsor: Interesting in Sponsoring? Contact Julie Moore at jmoore@employmentpg.com

Location: Webinar

For more information:

Contact: Caitlin Clary

Email: cclary@borislow.com

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Core Skills for Productive Conflict Engagement (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Remote Meeting

8:00 AM - 8:15 AM Networking Opportunity

8:15 AM - 8:30 AM Welcome from Jennifer Vining

8:30 AM - 8:55 Legal Update and Q&A with our Legislative Director Debra Dyleski-Najjar, Esquire

9:00 - 10:30 Program

1.5 SHRM & HRCI credits pending

TOPIC: "Core Skills for Productive Conflict Engagement"

Designed for professionals who routinely navigate workplace tensions, this session introduces the foundational skills needed to engage conflict constructively and reduce escalation. Through brief, practical interactive exercises, participants will examine the root causes of conflict, compare different conflict-management styles, and learn techniques for uncovering the underlying interests that lead to sustainable, mutually beneficial outcomes.

HR managers, consultants, and employment lawyers will gain fresh insights they can apply immediately in their work, from handling individual disputes to guiding organizational culture. The session also highlights other tools and resources available to strengthen internal conflict-resolution capacity and support healthy, resilient workplaces.

Our Speaker: Anya McDavitt and Laura Weiss

Anya McDavitt:

Anya is the Executive Director of The Resolution Center where she draws on a rich background in community engagement, nonprofit management, and experiential education. Her career began in youth development, leading programs in service learning, civic engagement, intercultural relations, and violence prevention. Across these roles, Anya has empowered individuals to make healthy, values-driven choices for themselves, their communities, and the environment. Anya is a trained mediator and violence prevention specialist, holding a B.A. in Applied Sociology and an M.A. in Intercultural Relations with a concentration in conflict management. Her broad experience gives her a deep, firsthand understanding of conflict transformation and the power of inclusive dialogue.

Laura Weiss:

For over 25 years Laura has partnered with global brands and their leaders to navigate change, spark innovation, and realize their goals. Originally trained and licensed as an architect, Laura’s own change story began when she left architectural practice to focus on the broader world of innovation. In addition, Laura has held teaching appointments at the University of Virginia, the California College of the Arts, and the Yale University School of Architecture, and has been a director on several nonprofit boards including the American Institute of Architects’ Strategic Council, Public Architecture, and the Yale Alumni Association’s Board of Governors. After serving as a Principal in Korn Ferry’s Leadership and Professional Development practice, Laura launched her private practice as an executive coach and leadership development consultant. Laura earned a B.Arch. with honors from Cornell University, an M.Arch. from Yale University, and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. A lifelong learner, she holds a Professional Certificate in Mediation and Applied Conflict Studies from Champlain College in Burlington, VT, her CPCC (Certified Professional Co-Active Coach) credential through CTI and is a PCC (Professional Certified Coach) with The International Coaching Federation.

Our Sponsor: Interesting in Sponsoring? Contact Julie Moore at jmoore@employmentpg.com

Location: Webinar

For more information:

Contact: Caitlin Clary

Email: cclary@borislow.com

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