Webinar: Public Sector Retention - Providing Career Development Opportunities

I have enjoyed over Thirty-five years of local government experience in the fields of Human Resources, Risk Management, Community Development, Economic Development, and Redevelopment. I have had the honor of serving some great communities, currently the world-class community of Rancho Cucamonga and their employees, Team RC.

As a Human Resources Director, I feel it is my role to develop and maintain a high-quality workforce and encourage and supports employee engagement through a culture of continuous learning, equity, inclusion, belonging, innovation, collaboration and excellence. I enjoy being able to work with and support the dedicated, hardworking, knowledgeable, and fun employees who make up Team RC.

I am a believer in life-long learning and have a passion for HR. I am a Certified Executive and Senior Certified Professional by the Public Service Human Resources Association – PSHRA (Formerly the International Public Management Association for Human Resources – IPMA-HR); a Senior Certified Professional by the Society for Human Resources Management; a Certified Labor Relations Master by the California Public Employment Labor Relations Association; a Certified Labor Relations Professional by the National Public Employment Labor Relations Association; and a certified League Cycling Instructor by the League of American Bicyclists, just in case you need some bike safety training.

Ms. Champagnes has over 18 years of experience in the field of Human Resources. She is a certified professional with comprehensive knowledge and experience in administering human resource programs; incorporating creative leadership skills to achieve organizational objectives; facilitating and customizing learning and development programs and initiatives; evaluating human resources policies, programs, and practices; conducting investigations; collaborating with teams; and promoting employee morale.

 During her career, she has held several positions in the field of human resources within municipal, state, and federal government, and in non-profit organizations.  Currently, Ms. Champagne serves as a Human Resources Director in Fairburn, Georgia.  She holds national and local professional memberships with Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA), National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and SHRM-Atlanta, and Georgia Local Government Personnel Association (GLGPA). She has served on various HR panels and has led seminars, group retreats, and breakout sessions.

 Ms. Champagne is certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). She earned a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Human Resources Management from Strayer University.  Passionate about human resources, Ms. Champagne puts her experience and unique perspective into practice through building relationships, creating thriving workplaces, cultivating organizations where employees are valued, inspired, engaged, and empowered to reach their full potential, connecting with leaders, and implementing innovative strategies reshaping HR from a transactional to strategic partner.

Keelie Howell is a Senior Human Resources Analyst at Maricopa Community Colleges, one of the largest public community college districts in the United States. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sustainability from Arizona State University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Human Resources & Employment Law from ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Keelie is passionate about the full-cycle relationship between employees and organizations, with a strong belief that empowered, informed employees are the foundation of a healthy workplace.