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Like many HR Professional’s, Minerva Navarette "accidentally fell into a position" as a benefits trainee 13 years ago. Minerva, who shared her story at SHRM Foundation’s Donor Appreciation Breakfast during the SHRM Annual Conference in June, is a two-time scholarship winner. When she first started in her position, she felt a responsibility "to learn as much as I could about human resources." She soon realized that while the research she did on the SHRM website was helpful, getting a college degree would be what she need to survive in the world of HR. She graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in human services management. Four years later, as a newly single parent, Minerva received her MBA. In 2010, a SHRM Foundation advertisement in HR Magazine inspired Minerva to apply for a scholarship. She received her first scholarship to pursue a doctoral degree in organizational leadership. The second scholarship is helping in her efforts to obtain SPHR certification. For this, Navarette is extremely grateful, adding, "I can honestly say SHRM and the Foundation will continue to be an integral part of my future success." Minerva is now a director of human resources in Las Vegas and is currently working towards her SPHR certification. If your state council has not yet given, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible.

Without the continued support of SHRM state councils and chapters, the Foundation would not be able to provide as many services as we do to the HR profession. Help others like Minerva reach for the stars; please donate today. Visit www.shrm.org/foundation.