Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Vice President

Eunice Martinez is a senior at HCU, majoring in Business Administration with a focus on Management and a minor in Spanish. As a legacy student at HCU, she has embraced leadership roles, including her current position as one of the Student Life interns. Eunice is passionate about human resources and plans to continue her education by pursuing a master’s degree in the field. She is excited about the new SHRM chapter on campus and cannot wait for the journey ahead, trusting in God’s guidance for this new chapter. Connect with her at martinezen@HC.edu

Treasurer

Paola Castillo

Paola is an experienced HR professional with over eight years of expertise in performance management, talent acquisition, and employee engagement. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Human Resource Management & Leadership as an international student. She has successfully led full-cycle recruitment, training programs, and strategic HR initiatives in multinational organizations such as The Coca-Cola Company and Nestlé. She has a strong background in HR analytics, policy development, and conflict resolution and has held various HR leadership roles in corporate and educational settings. As a Graduate Assistant at Houston Christian University, she supports the Writing Center’s operations, ensuring efficiency and academic excellence. Paola is passionate about strengthening workplace culture and aligning HR strategies with business objectives.  Connect with her at pcastilloa@hc.edu

Secretary

Claudia “Andrea” Islas Medina is a bilingual graduate student pursuing her MBA in General Business Management at Houston Christian University. Originally from Mexico, Andrea earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Prairie View A&M University, where she was also a student-athlete on the university’s tennis team.  Her leadership journey continued after graduation, serving as a tennis coach for two years. In that role, she gained valuable experience in communication, team development, and mentoring, skills that translate directly to her interest in people management and organizational growth. Now as Secretary of the SHRM Student Chapter at HCU, Andrea is committed to helping students stay informed and engaged while contributing to the professional development of the chapter.  She is excited to bring her energy and organizational skills to the team and looks forward to creating meaningful opportunities for all members. Connect with her at cislasmedinaa@hc.edu.

Director of Employer Relations

Luis Alejandro Sandoval Marroquin

Alejandro is a trilingual professional in International Relations specialized in HRM with experience in Migration Laws, Human Rights and Human Resources Management. He is a former Immigration Officer, and Border Patrol from El Salvador; and certified by the Embassy of the United States in El Salvador on Migratory Justice, Interrogatory Techniques and Fraudulent Document’s Detection. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in HRM at Houston Christian University Graduate School Connect with him at asandovalmarroa@hc.edu

Languages:  Spanish, English, and French.

Director of Communications

Wesley Craig is a senior, majoring in Business Administration at Houston Christian University (HCU). Actively involved across the university, he serves as a university ambassador and is a proud member of organizations such as the Student Foundation, Delta Mu Delta, Omicron Delta Kappa, and more. He also works for the Office of Alumni and University Relations, supporting alumni engagement and university initiatives. Through his experience, he is excited to bring his passion for the university, leadership, and business to the HCU SHRM chapter. With a heart for service and a commitment to supporting those around him, Wesley has found his calling in Human Resources. His leadership experience as the former President of his high school’s National Honor Society has helped him develop a collaborative and people-centered approach that he intends to bring to SHRM. As the Director of Communications, Wesley plans to expand the chapter’s reach across the campus and community by driving membership, engagement, and impact. He is eager to support the organization to ensure it can continue to reach new heights and provide numerous opportunities for future HR professionals. Connect with him at wcraigs@hc.edu.

Director of Student Relations

Ruth Ortega is an international student originally from San Pedro Sula, Honduras; currently in her junior year, pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management. Growing up in a family of business owners, she developed an early understanding of the business world and the importance of building organizations centered around people. Her passion for service and human development has been strengthened through her leadership roles on campus, particularly as a Resident Assistant (RA), where she has had the opportunity to support and guide her fellow Huskies. These experiences have solidified her aspiration to pursue a career in Human Resources, an area she believes is the heart of every organization and a powerful platform for creating more unified, empathetic, and resilient workplaces. Committed to the professional growth of the student community, Ruth works alongside the team to build an organization that fosters meaningful connections and makes every member feel valued and at home. Contact with her at vasquezortegarm@hc.edu

Director of Student Relations

Temitope is currently pursuing a master’s degree in human resources management at Houston Christian University.  She is a seasoned professional with extensive years of experience spanning human resources management, program and project management, business process analysis, supply chain and strategic procurement management. In the world of HR, she is experienced in strategic talent management, learning and development, talent acquisition, performance management and employee engagement. Temi holds a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from the United Kingdom. She is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and is certified with HRCI as a Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR). Temi is enthusiastic about building meaningful connections, promoting engagement and growing the SHRM Student Chapter at Houston Christian University. Please feel free to connect with her at tsowande@HC.edu

Dr. Kinchen is currently an Assistant Professor and Program Director for the Master of Science in Human Resources Management program at Houston Christian University. She has extensive experience in higher education, including faculty positions in business, management, organizational leadership and development, and human resource management for undergraduate and graduate programs. Dr. Kinchen has held various operational leadership roles in higher education, including Faculty Advisor for the SHRM Student Virtual Chapter (600 members) at Western Governors University, Dean of Student Affairs at the Art Institute, Dean of Faculty and Campus Director at Steiner Education Group, and National Director of Career Services and Student Affairs at Westwood College/Redstone College. She is enthusiastic about the new SHRM Student Chapter at Houston Christian University and welcomes any questions you might have as Primary Faculty Advisor. Please feel free to contact her at akinchen@HC.edu