August - Building Your HR Brand and Network (August 05, 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT

On Location at the Texas Star Golf Course

August 5, 2026 - 11:30 AM CST

1400 Texas Star Pkwy, Euless, TX 76040

Building Your HR Brand and Network

Kay Schroeder, PHR, SHRM-CP

HR professionals are asked to wear many hats, and now we're being told we need to build our personal brand, too? If the thought of adding another item to your already long to-do list makes you want to take a nap instead, you'll be glad to know that you already have a brand. The question is whether you're intentionally shaping it and using it to your advantage.

In this interactive session, participants will learn how to identify and define their professional brand and leverage it to support career growth, increase influence, and strengthen professional relationships. We'll explore practical strategies for enhancing visibility, expanding professional networks, and creating a reputation that aligns with personal and professional goals. Through discussion, reflection, and simple exercises, attendees will leave with actionable steps to strengthen their HR brand and network.

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

Identify the key components of an authentic and effective professional brand.
Leverage their professional brand to support career and professional goals.
Apply strategies to increase professional visibility and influence within their organizations and professional communities.
Develop networking approaches that foster meaningful professional relationships and expand professional reach.

Kay Schroeder serves as the Vice Chancellor, Human Resources, at North Central Texas College. In her role, she oversees the Human Resources, Payroll, Title IX, and Public Safety departments. Prior to joining the college in 2017, she held leadership positions in the financial and manufacturing industries, and owned her own HR consulting firm.

With close to 30 years of HR experience, she holds both her SHRM and HRCI certifications. She is an alum of the University of North Texas, and earned her Masters of Jurisprudence in Labor and Employment Law from Tulane University.

Follow Kay on LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-schroeder-phr-shrm-cp-4a53568/

This program has been approved for 1 PDC for the SHRM-CP^® or SHRM-SCP^® and PHR/SPHR. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit SHRM Certification or email certification@mchra.org.

Mid Cities HR Association is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP^® or SHRM-SCP^®.

Online registration will be closed at the close of business the Monday before the meeting. All reservations are due at that time.

Cancellations & Payments:
We regret that we must charge members and guests the cost of the event when cancellations are not received at least 48 hours prior to the event day. All payments must be made before or by the time of attendance. By submitting your registration, you agree to these conditions. We appreciate your understanding and support.

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September - Squash the Sunday Scaries (September 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Squash the Sunday Scaries

with returning speaker Mary Baird

Invest in yourself while investing in your future success. Join us for a motivational, skills-focused session designed for HR professionals, centered on well-being, confidence, personal growth, and practical strategies for planning your days with purpose—helping you create balance, stay energized, and thrive both professionally and personally. More details to come!

Registration Open Soon

This program is pre-approval for 1 PDC for the SHRM-CP^® or SHRM-SCP^®. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit SHRM Certification or email certification@mchra.org.

Mid Cities HR Association is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP^® or SHRM-SCP^®.

This program is approved for 1 recertification credit through HRCI.

Online registration will be closed at the close of business the Monday before the meeting. All reservations are due at that time.

Use of Materials

Mid-Cities Human Resource Association upcoming events

August - Building Your HR Brand and Network (August 05, 2026)

September - Squash the Sunday Scaries (September 02, 2026)