President, Kimberly Eyssen
Kimberly Eyssen is a Field Representative at the property services union 32BJ SEIU. Before this role, she worked as a Workplace Justice Paralegal at Make the Road NY, transitioning to a career in labor after seven years in Human Resources. As a Human Resources Professional, Kimberly gained experience in various sectors, including retail, public university systems, and non-profit organizations. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources and Employment Relations from Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany.
Vice President, Lara Innes
Lara is an aspiring attorney currently pursuing her law degree in Raleigh, North Carolina. A proud Penn State alumnus, she majored in Labor and Employment Relations and is one of the founding members of the Virtual Chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association (VLERA). Lara exemplifies a multifaceted professional profile with an MBA and a strong commitment to integrating her business acumen with legal expertise. Additionally, she is multilingual, fluent in German, English, and Turkish, and is currently learning Korean in her spare time. She is one of six law students chosen to represent her law school in the Willem Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in 2025. Areas of interest: International joint ventures, mediation and arbitration, cultural dynamics in dispute resolution.
Secretary, Elizabeth Brennan
Elizabeth was raised in the Midwest, and attended the University of Missouri, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. After working in various industries (textile manufacturing, facility services, and courier services) she joined Veritiv (formerly xpedx), in early 2000. Through more than 26 years with the organization, she has focused on front-line HR work and led the Company’s labor relations efforts. She is currently Director, Labor Relations and HR Business Partners. In 2016, she realized her desire for further education, and enrolled in the HR/ER MPS program at Penn State. Through the World Campus she was able to complete her degree in 2019, and made her first trip to the Penn State campus for the spring graduation ceremonies, with family in tow. VLERA has provided an amazing opportunity to continue the relationships started when studying through the World Campus, while also providing terrific educational opportunities that allow her to expand her horizons to gain a diversity of thought and experiences.