Meet the Executive Board

SHRM provides students at The University of Iowa with numerous leadership opportunities. If you are interested in becoming more engaged with the organization, please reach out to any member of the Executive Team.

Ava Scialabba

Ava Scialabba

President

Email: Ava-scialabba@uiowa.edu

Major: Sociology, human relations and business with an Event Management certificate

Year: Senior

Favorite Thing about SHRM: Professional trips in the spring

Trusha Bhatt

Trusha Bhatt

President

Email: Trusha-bhatt@uiowa.edu

Major: Human Resource management with certificate in leadership and sustainability

Year: Junior

Favorite Thing about SHRM: My favorite part of SHRM is the people and the shared passion for human resources. Being surrounded by students who genuinely want to learn, grow, and support one another while also having access to networking, internships, and guidance from faculty like Jason Glass makes SHRM a really motivating community. I’m especially excited for ProTrips and the real-world exposure they bring.

Sofia Maestas

Sofia Maestas

Treasurer

Email: sofia-maestas@uiowa.edu

Major: Business analytics and Finance

Year: Senior

Favorite Thing about SHRM: The bonding events and getting to connect while doing fun activities

McKenzie Borden

McKenzie Borden

Vice President of Marketing

Email: Mckenzie-borden@uiowa.edu

Major: Human Resource Management and Marketing, minor in Human Relations

Year: Senior

Favorite Thing about SHRM: Networking with HR Professionals

Olivia Davoux

Olivia Davoux

Vice President of Membership

Email: Olivia-davoux@uiowa.edu

Major: Sociology, Human Relations and Business Track

Year: Junior 

Favorite Thing about SHRM: Getting to hear from a variety of guest speakers about different HR functions and their personal work experiences. 

Ava Peterson

Ava Peterson

Vice President of Chapter Events

Email: Ava-peterson@uiowa.edu

Major: Human Resource Management and Spanish

Year: Senior

Favorite Thing about SHRM: The ability to interact with many different people who also have a passion for HR

Reagan Power

Reagan Power

Vice President of Fundraising

Email: Reagan-power@uiowa.edu

Major: Human Resource Management

Year: Junior

Favorite Thing about SHRM: I really like that I can get to know my classmates better and network with people who are already in the field!

Jason Glass

Jason Glass

Faculty Advisor, SHRM-SCP

2024-25 State Director, Iowa SHRM State Council