About the Program
HRA’s ongoing Strategic Planning process surfaced the need to provide professional development resources and opportunities to staff of HRA member organizations. HRA’s new Professional Development Program is designed to address that need. This program will offer workshops as well as identify and create other resources to achieve these goals.
Mission
To increase organizational and philanthropic sector capacity by enhancing the effectiveness of staff of HRA member organizations.
Goals
- To help enhance professional skills not generally available through other avenues, that will enable staff of HRA member organizations to be more effective in their professional capacity.
- To increase the professional networks and mentoring opportunities for staff to foster professional advancement and increase job satisfaction.
- To provide expertise and knowledge to develop future leaders in the biomedical research funder community.
Program Offerings
Peer Circles
As part of HRA’s Professional Development Program, we are excited to re-extend the opportunity to the HRA community to sign up for the HRA Peer Circles Program. The goal of the HRA Peer Circles Program is to enhance both your professional capacity and your network.
For more information, please go to the Peer Circles page.
Professional Development Workshops
Upcoming Workshops (2024):
- Leading Up, Down, and Across
5/22: 12-1:30pm ET, 6/06: 2:30-4pm ET
Previous Workshops (2022):
- Tough Talks: Communicating Effectively with Internal Stakeholders
7/26: 12-2pm ET, 7/27: 2-4pm ET - Understanding your Leadership Style
8/30 & 9/1, 2022 2:30-5:00pm ET
Professional Development Program Team
Nicole Burpo, AHA
Kara Coleman, The V Foundation
Kristen Mueller, Arthritis Foundation
Andrew Smith, Conquer Cancer
Odette van der Willik, AFAR
Marina Triplett, HRA Professional Development Intern