Q4 2026 Message from your MCHRA President

Cindy Peters, 2026 President

As we move into the final quarter of the year, many of us are balancing year-end priorities while also looking ahead to what our organizations and employees will need in the new year. It is often a busy and demanding time for HR professionals.  

Throughout the year, our chapter themes have explored the foundations and capabilities that help us meet those demands with confidence: navigating the compliance and legal landscape, strengthening our role as strategic HR business partners, and investing in personal and professional development. Each of these themes reinforces the impact HR professionals have when we combine sound judgment, business insight, and a commitment to continued growth.

This quarter, we will build on that work through our focus on Leadership, Resilience, and the Future of Work. As the workplace continues to evolve, HR has an important role in helping leaders and employees navigate change with clarity, empathy, and purpose. We are not only responding to what is happening today - we are helping shape what comes next.

That is the value of our chapter community. It is a place to exchange ideas, learn from one another, build meaningful connections, and find practical support from peers who understand both the challenges and opportunities of our profession. Whether you are addressing a complex compliance question, helping leaders make better people decisions, or preparing your organization for the future, you do not have to do it alone.

I encourage you to stay connected, join us at an upcoming program or event, and lean into the expertise within this community. Together, we can finish the year strong and enter the new year better prepared to lead, adapt, and create meaningful impact.

Cindy Peters