About us

The Bahamas Society for Human Resource Management (BSHRM) is a national, non-profit organization for human resources and other business professionals. BSHRM is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the largest body of HR professionals in the world.

Our main objective is to provide a forum for HR Professionals to discuss current HR related and business issues, and enhance their knowledge and skills in the area of human resources by providing technical assistance and support to the members.

 

BSHRM is a trusted business partner; harnessing our HR expertise to serve the workforce and it’s strategic partners.

Our Mission

 

  • Lashanta Smith, SHRM-SCP

    President

  • Denise Knowles, SPHRi

    President Elect

  • Melissa Deveaux

    Vice President of Membership

  • Tonya Bethel

    Vice President of Programs

  • Nadia Bain, PHRi

    Vice President of Public Relations

  • Candise Gomez, PHRi

    Vice President of Finance

  • Carla Hamilton

    Secretary

  • Justina Dames

    Workforce Advocate

 

To be the national voice and advocate for better workplaces throughout The Bahamas

Our Vision

 
 

Past Presidents of The Bahamas Society for Human Resource Management

Beverly Saunders

Cyprianna Bethel

Bonnie Nguyen

Dale McLeod

Emily Demeritte

Ricardo Thompson

Rochelle Lightbourne

Marisa Mason-Smith

Esther O'brien

Simmone Bowe

Nadene Charlton

Andrea Thompson

Jacquelyn Beneby

Annette Cash

Rachel Rolle

Richenda King

Villiemae Black

Chrislyn Benjamin

Nicole Leary

Wellington Hepburn

Esaura Cumberbatch

 

BSHRM Goals

To increase recognition of BSHRM as an advocate for HR professionals in The Bahamas by:

Acting as a conduit between strategic partners and the HR profession.

Conducting research on emerging employment in The Bahamas.

Providing learning opportunities and professional development focused on enhancing knowledge and skills of our communities.