Webinar: Black Voices in HR–"Elevating Black leaders and creating pathways for the next generation in public sector HR."

Recorded On: 02/20/2025

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Please join PSHRA on Thursday, February 20th at 1:00 pm ET, in celebration of Black History Month, PSHRA will feature a discussion on elevating Black leaders and creating pathways for the next generation in the public sector HR.  Don’t miss this powerful opportunity to hear your peers discuss their unique personal perspectives and experiences.

This webinar will kick off an exciting new webinar series called Dialogue and Perspectives Webinar Series 2025—a powerful initiative designed to amplify voices in public sector HR. This series will feature expert discussions, real-world insights, and actionable strategies to foster openness and leadership in our field.  More information about this series will be available soon.

Key Topics: 

  • Spotlighting Black leadership  
  • Barriers and opportunities for leadership roles 
  • Allyship and Aspirations   

Moderator:  Jarred Davis, MS, Civil Service Director & Board Secretary, City of Dallas, Texas

Panelists:

  • Marquis H. Barnett, Ed.D., SHRM-SCP, Assistant Vice Chancellor, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
  • LaTrenda Hardy, MPA, PSHRA-SCP, Recruiting and Placement Partner, Personnel Board of Jefferson County, Alabama
  • Jocelyn Kurland, PSHRA-CP, Human Resources Manager, City of Fremont, CA

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Jarred Davis, MS (Moderator)

Civil Service Director and Board Secretary

City of Dallas, Texas

Jarred Davis currently serves as the Civil Service Director and Board Secretary for the City of Dallas.  Annually the department’s operation directly supports talent sourcing and screening needs for approximately 1700 sworn and civilian positions. He has over 15 years of human resources leadership experience, specializing in the areas of talent acquisition, employee relations, and equity and diversity. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication and Secondary Education and Master of Science in Higher Education and Management from East Texas A&M University. 

Marquis H. Barnett, Ed.D., SHRM-SCP

Assistant Vice Chancellor

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

I am a nationally recognized senior certified municipal Human Resources leader with experience managing all major HR functions. My scholar-practitioner approach to today’s most challenging workplace issues equips me to provide innovative, people centered, data driven solutions.

LaTrenda Hardy, MPA, PSHRA-CP

Recruiting and Placement Partner

Personnel Board of Jefferson County, Alabama

Human resources professional with several years’ experience as a generalist in the public sector. Served in many capacities with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Tuscaloosa chapter, Treasurer, Vice President of Membership and President.

Jocelyn Kurland, PSHRA-CP

Human Resources Manager

City of Fremont, CA

Jocelyn has a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Business Administration. Her master’s degree in HR is in progress. She is a certified professional through PSHRA, the premier certification for public sector HR professionals. Jocelyn is a certified Labor Relations Master through CALPELRA. Jocelyn has served in the public sector since 2012 and has nine years of experience in all human resources functional areas; recruitment, classification and compensation, benefits, labor and employee relations, payroll and organizational development. Throughout her career she has actively participated in several rounds of contract labor negotiations. She is currently the Human Resources Manager with the City of Fremont, CA overseeing the benefits and payroll division and supervising a team of six. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, family and friends.

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Webinar: Black Voices in HR–"Elevating Black leaders and creating pathways for the next generation in public sector HR."
02/20/2025 at 1:00 PM (EST)  |  Recorded On: 02/20/2025  |  60 minutes
02/20/2025 at 1:00 PM (EST)  |  Recorded On: 02/20/2025  |  60 minutes Please join PSHRA on Thursday, February 20th at 1:00 pm ET, in celebration of Black History Month, PSHRA will feature a discussion on elevating Black leaders and creating pathways for the next generation in the public sector HR. Don’t miss this powerful opportunity to hear your peers discuss their unique personal perspectives and experiences. This webinar will kick off an exciting new webinar series called Dialogue and Perspectives Webinar Series 2025—a powerful initiative designed to amplify voices in public sector HR. This series will feature expert discussions, real-world insights, and actionable strategies to foster openness and leadership in our field. More information about this series will be available soon. Key Topics: Spotlighting Black leadership Barriers and opportunities for leadership roles Allyship and Aspirations Moderator: Jarred Davis, MS, Civil Service Director & Board Secretary, City of Dallas, Texas Panelists: Marquis H. Barnett, Ed.D., SHRM-SCP, Assistant Vice Chancellor, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University LaTrenda Hardy, MPA, PSHRA-SCP, Recruiting and Placement Partner, Personnel Board of Jefferson County, Alabama Jocelyn Kurland, PSHRA-CP, Human Resources Manager, City of Fremont, CA PSHRA® Webinars are a member benefit. Available to non-members for a nominal fee. Making public sector work better™.
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