04/21/2026
Join us for HR: BEHIND THE 8 BALL 🎱 presented by Mary Norman
SHRM Pinellas welcomes Mary at our May Chapter meeting to explore the pressures on HR in today's rapidly evolving workplace.
Mary is an accomplished Human Resources executive with more than 17 years of experience helping organizations align their people strategies with business success. Guided by her core philosophy - People. Passion. Purpose.-Mary brings a dynamic, mission-driven approach to leadership, culture, and workforce development.
In addition to serving as Human Resources Director, Mary is the Immediate Past President of SHRM NCF and currently serves as the SHRM Florida Foundation Director, where she advances workforce development initiatives and strengthens the HR profession across the state. Through her state-level leadership: she collaborates with HR professionals and business leaders to create meaningful impact within organizations and communities.
Mary is also the Owner of Circle M Consulting where she provides HR consulting, leadership development, and organizational support to businesses seeking practical, people-focused solutions. Her consulting work focuses on building strong HR foundations, coaching leaders, and creating workplace cultures that drive engagement, compliance, and sustainable growth.
Throughout her career, Mary has developed expertise in:
✨ Talent acquisition and workforce planning
✨ Employee engagement and retention strategies
✨ Learning, development, and leadership coaching
✨ HR compliance and organization policy development
✨ Change management and culture transformation
Recognized as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, Mary combines operation insight with the heart for people. Whether guiding executive teams, mentoring emerging leaders, or helping organizations navigate change, she is dedicated to building workplaces where employees feel valued and businesses thrive.
📆 Wednesday, May 13, 2026
🕖 7:30am-9:30am
📍 Feather Sound Country Club
SHRM Pinellas/SHRM/SHRM Florida/Wellness Council of Tampa Bay