About Washington State Healthcare Human Resources Association

The Washington State Healthcare Human Resource Association (WSHHRA) is a state-wide membership organization made up of human resource professionals that are working in health care institutions or organizations related to health care. We have an affiliation with the national association, the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA).

Over the past 15 years, WSHHRA has grown to over 180 members. Membership is voluntary and a nominal dues payment is required at the beginning of the new year.

Two state conferences are held each year — in the spring and fall. The conferences are designed by the Program Committee, made up of volunteer members and chaired by the President Elect. Our conferences strive to present a combination of diverse and relevant topics, networking opportunities, and fun and social activities. Conference attendance is approved for SPHR/PHR educational credits through the Society of Human Resource Management. Conferences are scheduled as 1 ½ day events starting on Thursday and ending at noon on Friday. We hold an optional golf outing on the Wednesday prior to the conference.

In addition to our outstanding conferences, members receive a membership roster complete with phone numbers and e-mail addresses, providing an invaluable list of professionals to network with and share information. Contacting other members with specific questions has proven to be one of the pluses of membership and a great asset for your HR toolbox.

Finally, our Association has a new web site (www.wshhra.org) where you can always find the membership roster, archived newsletters, conference agendas and registration, legislative updates, and so much more. Since our web site’s sole purpose is to provide information that is useful to our members, we encourage your feedback and input.

Download the WSHHRA Bylaws | Download the WSHHRA 2007 Directory | View the WSHHRA Board

Dorothy Gannon Award

Each year WSHHRA honors one of our members with the Dorothy Gannon Award. This award recognizes a member’s single or long-term contribution to the human resources management profession and to WSHHRA.

Click here for a list of previous winners and to learn more about the award.