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Cal-ISBOA Signature Spring Events:

2026 HR Workshop 

 Monday, April 20, 2026
 The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, CA 

We are so excited to offer some incredible sessions for you to broaden your HR knowledge as we know there is never a shortage of HR topics to discuss! This interactive program is designed for both new and seasoned HR professionals, as well as business officers who also wear the HR hat.  Sessions cover a breadth of HR topics from compliance to strategic HR thinking.


**New this year: Bundle & Save!**
Get more out of your professional development experience and save a few bucks by bundling an Annual Conference registration with the HR Workshop!  

Register Now!

The workshop features compelling topics such as:

  • Performance Management and Feedback
  • Benefits: Employee Engagement and Education
  • Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution
  • Managing Employee Leaves with Confidence

**Full Schedule and Session Descriptions To Come**

General Session Keynotes

[Keynote 1 Title]

with Catherine Mattice


[Keynote 1 abstract]



[Keynote 2 Title]

with Eric Swenson


[Keynote 2 abstract]

    Hotel & Travel Information

    The 2025 HR Workshop will be held at:

    The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
    1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106 
    (626) 585-6293


    Hotel Reservations


    Our special Cal-ISBOA room rate is available until March 27 or until the block is sold out.

    Please make all reservations using the booking link above.

    Parking Details:
    Because of local parking restrictions and limited availability of street parking, all guests must utilize the Hotel's valet parking service. Overnight valet parking offered at the discounted rate of $25.00 plus tax per night. Daily valet parking is also $25.00 plus tax per day.

    Airport Information:
    Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is located 16 miles from The Langham Huntington, Pasadena. Travel time by car is approximately 23 minutes.

    Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is located 26 miles from The Langham Huntington, Pasadena. Travel time by car is approximately 45 minutes.



    Interested in more professional development?

    Don't miss the Annual Conference on Tuesday, April 21!


    Can't attend the sessions on Monday, but want more time to break bread with friends? Register for the Reception & Kick-Off Dinner on Monday, April 20 following the HR Workshop!





    Meet Catherine Mattice, Civility Partners, Inc.

    [Keynote 2 Bio]







    Meet Eric Swenson, Tanzanite Leadership Development and Symmetry HR Outsourcing

    [Keynote 1 Bio]


    Overview of Workshop Schedule


    Monday, April 20, 2026


    7:30am - 5:00pm                     Registration 

    7:30am - 8:30am                     Breakfast Buffet

    8:30am - 9:30am                     Welcome, Introductions, & Warm-up Activity: Shared Ground: Building Community in HR

    9:30am - 11:00am                   General Session: Keynote Speaker Catherine Mattice

    11:00am - 11:30am                  Break

    11:30am - 12:30pm                 Breakout Sessions

    12:30pm - 1:30pm                   Lunch

    1:30pm - 2:30pm                     Breakout Sessions

    2:30pm - 3:00pm                     Break

    3:00pm - 4:15pm                     General Session: Keynote Speaker Eric Swenson & Closing Remarks

    4:30pm - 5:30pm                     Group Activity

    6:00pm - 9:00pm                     Annual Conference Welcome Reception and Kick-Off Dinner (separate registration required)



    Continuing Education credits (4.5 hours offered):

    Each of the breakout sessions are intended to be eligible for and are pending approval for SHRM and HRCI continuing education credit. This program has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute for review.



    HR Workshop Sponsors

    Cal-ISBOA thanks the following HR Workshop Sponsors for their generous support that helps underwrite the cost of providing Cal-ISBOA members with affordable access to up-to-date professional development opportunities in a relaxed, collegial environment. Thank you!


    Liebert Cassidy Whitmore serves as trusted advisors to public agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits across California. Our legal experts provide client focused services as trusted advisors in litigation, labor relations, negotiations, employment, education, business, and construction. LCW delivers vital web-based and live training to clients , proactively helping them avoid problems. Leveraging decades of expertise, we conduct impartial workplace investigations for California’s businesses.

    Registration Fees

    **Bundle & Save!**
    HR Workshop + Annual Conference (includes sessions, breakfast, and lunch both days)
    Member Rate: $629
    Non-Member Rate: $799


    HR Workshop:

    (includes sessions, breakfast and lunch)

    Member Rate: $299

    Non-Member Rate: $379


    Kick-Off Reception & Dinner:

    (held following HR Workshop)

    Member Rate: $135

    Non-Member Rate: $185

    Register Now!





    Cal-ISBOA accepts Visa and Mastercard (preferred) or check; we are unable to accept American Express.

    Substitution and Cancellation Policy

      • Substitutions and/or registration transfers may be made among members at the same school any time prior to the conference. Please note that dinner menu selections can only be modified until April 3.
      • Cancellation requests submitted by March 13 will be granted a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. Cancellations received March 14 - 22 will be granted a refund of 50%. No refunds will be granted after March 22, 2026.
      • Please email transfer and cancellation requests to Membership Engagement Manager Peggy Marshall at peggy.marshall@isboa.org.

        Thank you to the HR Workshop Planning Committee!

        • Marya Davis, Head-Royce School, Committee Chair
        • Sarah Tinsley, Curtis School, Committee Vice Chair
        • Vella Cagle, The Waverly School
        • Beverly Christie, Bentley School
        • Sean Dwyer, Polytechnic School
        • Michelle Jones, The Branson School
        • Heather Kruse, Viewpoint School
        • Sheba McCoy, The Nueva School
        • Jessica McCullagh, Archer School for Girls
        • Juana Ochoa, St. Matthew’s Parish School
        • Angela Oliver, Sage Hill School
        • Kim Rojas Rodriguez, Urban School of San Francisco

        Please contact us for more information or questions:


        Workshop Registration:

        Peggy Marshall, Membership Engagement Manager 

        peggy.marshall@isboa.org

        818-731-0342, ext. 701


        Corporate Sponsorship:

        Scarlett Vanyi, Executive Director 

        scarlett.vanyi@isboa.org

        818-731-0342, ext. 702


        Workshop Communications & Marketing:
        Roz Rini Larson, Membership & Communications Coordinator
        roz.rinilarson@isboa.org
        818-731-0342, ext. 703


        HR Certification Institute’s® (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that Cal-ISBOA meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®.


        Cal-ISBOA is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

        Cal-ISBOA is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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