MTSU-SHRM Breakfast Series Events

MTSU SHRM’s Breakfast Series is an event for professionals and students to enhance their HR knowledge and network with others who share similar interests. Each event spotlights a different HR professional who educates the audience on an area of expertise. Presentation topics are carefully selected based on value and interest. Previous topics vary and have included disability and leave issues as well as organizational development initiatives. HR professionals may receive up to 1.5 hours of HRCI credit for attending pre-approved sessions. A light breakfast and coffee will be provided before and after the event.

Join us for a great experience to gain both knowledge and networking skills!

Time, Place, & Cost

Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am – Typically, the first 30 minutes are dedicated to breakfast and networking, 1 hour for the speaker presentation, and the last 30 minutes to Q&A as well as networking.
Place: Events will be held at the MTSU Foundation House located at 324 W. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129.

Pre-registered HR professionals ($25) | Professionals at the door ($30) | MTSU students, faculty, and staff ($5)

We accept cash, card, and digital wallet payments.

Fall 2026 Dates

September 25^th

• Presenters: Christina Whatts, Senior Principal, Rewards Consultant and KY/TN Career Growth Leader, Mercer, and Mclean Shutt, Principal, Career Solutions Leader at Mercer
• Topic: Unlocking Workforce potential: Inside Employees’ Minds
• Location: Foundation House (324 W. Thompson Lane)
• Click here for more details and registration: https://mtshrm.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=1398&ts=1787600235

October 16^th

• Presenter: Kelley Molavi, Vice President Operations at Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence
• Topic: Employee Engagement and Employee Communication
• Location: Foundation House (324 W. Thompson Lane)
• Click here for more details and registration: https://mtshrm.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=1407&ts=1789702503

November 20^st

• Presenter: Jeff Jenson, Sr. Director of HR and educational development at Hunt Brothers Pizza  
• Topic: Culture by Design: What HR Can Learn From a Real Company’s Culture Playbook
• Location: Foundation House (324 W. Thompson Lane)
• Click here for more details and registration: https://mtshrm.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=1408&ts=1789759544

Spring 2027 Dates

February 19^th

• Presenter: Scott Kelly, Compensation consultant at Lockton 
• Topic: Compensation
• Location: Foundation House (324 W. Thompson Lane)

March 26^th

• Presenter: Gavan O’Shea, Business Development Team Manager at HumRRO
• Topic: TBD
• Location: Foundation House (324 W. Thompson Lane)

April 23^rd

• Presenter: Corey Warden, HR Leader at Ascension 
• Topic: TBD
• Location: Foundation House (324 W. Thompson Lane)

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For any questions or comments about our Breakfast Series events, please reach out to our Breakfast Series Coordinators: Mobina Mohammadi at mm2pe@mtmail.mtsu.edu or Emily Koors at egk3n@mtmail.mtsu.edu.

Directions from MTSU to Foundation House

Once you are on W. Thompson Lane, the driveway entrance is on the right and is set off by white fencing. MTSU SHRM signs will be posted to help guide you. The house is located on the left surrounded by trees. You may park anywhere in the parking lot. Please enter through the front door. View larger map