Dear NAAAHR Chicago Members, I hope this message finds you well and that you are enjoying the beginning of summer in Chicago! As we reach the midpoint of 2025, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support, participation, and commitment to the mission and vision of NAAAHR Chicago. Your engagement has been instrumental in building a stronger, more connected, and inclusive HR community across our region Looking ahead, I am excited about our journey together. Just as spring represents new beginnings, summer provides an opportunity to cultivate what we’ve planted—strengthening our connections, developing our leadership pipeline, and fulfilling our mission to elevate Black and African American HR professionals.