https://www.piersonhenryexecutivesearch.com/insightsblog daily 0.75 2026-10-06 https://www.piersonhenryexecutivesearch.com/insightsblog/welcoming-shelly-chamberlain-as-mapes-director-of-human-resources-tewgx monthly 0.5 2026-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/678e91276c91ac58065255bb/2e91ef1e-ed83-49f0-bca3-fd69d90ab8de/IMG_0610.jpeg INSIGHTS - MAPE Announces Pearison Woods as New Executive Director - Pearison Woods will join the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees as Executive Director on October 19, 2026. Woods brings nearly two decades of experience in the labor movement, with a record of building strong teams, developing member leaders, winning organizing campaigns and advancing workers’ interests. His experience spans public and private sector unions, including leadership roles with AFSCME and SEIU. Throughout his career, Woods has helped unions grow membership, strengthen representation and turn member engagement into collective power. He joins MAPE from California, bringing experience in organizing, bargaining, campaign strategy and staff development. “Pearison brings the ex perience, vision and commitment to member leadership that will help MAPE build on our strengths and meet the challenges ahead,” said MAPE President Nicole Juan. “Together, we will strengthen our bargaining power, support the professionals who serve Minnesota and ensure our members have a powerful voice in decisions that affect their work and their lives.” As Executive Director, Woods will work alongside MAPE’s elected leaders, members and staff to advance the union’s priorities, strengthen its organizational capacity and secure meaningful gains for members. “I’m honored to join MAPE and look forward to making Minnesota home for my family,” Woods said. “This union’s strength comes from its nearly 19,000 members and the essential work they do every day. My first priority is to listen and learn from members, leaders and staff. Together, we will build on that strength, develop more member leaders and turn our collective power into better contracts, stronger workplace protections and lasting gains for Minnesota’s public service professionals.” Please join us in welcoming Pearison Woods to MAPE. https://www.piersonhenryexecutivesearch.com/insightsblog/announcing-jebeh-edmundspierson-henrys-new-search-associate monthly 0.5 2026-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/678e91276c91ac58065255bb/2ec7dd0d-0cb0-4d01-b5ec-0f8de3c20846/Jebeh2025-37+%281%29.jpg INSIGHTS - Announcing Jebeh Edmunds—Pierson Henry’s New Search Associate - Please join us in congratulating Duluth, MN-based consultant, author, podcast host, mother and community leader Jebeh Edmunds in her new role as a Search Associate with Pierson Henry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/678e91276c91ac58065255bb/1787692979680-D9J0NJ0OQFVTAO4G0SVO/Jebeh+Family.png INSIGHTS - Announcing Jebeh Edmunds—Pierson Henry’s New Search Associate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/678e91276c91ac58065255bb/1787693022504-0DYASPP2GGDMMMP0L2BX/Jebeh+Author.jpg INSIGHTS - Announcing Jebeh Edmunds—Pierson Henry’s New Search Associate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/678e91276c91ac58065255bb/1787692973701-0HWRM8LE54U0W8VN3O1V/cute+jebeh+thumbnail.png INSIGHTS - Announcing Jebeh Edmunds—Pierson Henry’s New Search Associate https://www.piersonhenryexecutivesearch.com/insightsblog/welcoming-shelly-chamberlain-as-mapes-director-of-human-resources monthly 0.5 2026-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/678e91276c91ac58065255bb/5f7f3865-81dc-4d4a-90bb-2fb8287f1ae3/Shelly+Chamberlain.jpg INSIGHTS - Welcoming Shelly Chamberlain as MAPE’s Director of Human Resources - At Pierson Henry, we know that great organizations are built by great people. That's why we're excited to congratulate the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) on the appointment of Shelly Chamberlain, SHRM-SCP, to its leadership team as Director of Human Resources. Shelly is an accomplished human resources executive with more than 20 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations build strong, engaged, and high-performing workplaces. Her expertise spans employee relations, talent management, compensation and benefits, organizational development, and workforce strategy, with a career dedicated to strengthening organizations from the inside out. Throughout her career, Shelly has championed people-centered leadership, believing that when employees feel supported, valued, and empowered, organizations are better equipped to fulfill their mission. She brings a thoughtful balance of strategic vision and practical implementation, along with a deep commitment to fostering healthy workplace cultures where collaboration and trust can thrive. 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