We include major HR and OD professional associations, some of which you may be familiar. The professional associations offer online education, professional certifications, resources and forums/conferences to build networks and increased capacity in members and non-members. Additionally, the individuals and groups in our blog list represent those who bring a novel lens or perspective and have a particular interest in the support of our profession. We hope they’re insightful to you! We will be adding to both these lists in the very near future.
Northeast Area HR and OD Professional Associations

Association for Talent Development
(formerly ASTD – Association for Training & Development)
Website:
www.td.org
Area of Focus:
Talent Development
Northeast Locations:
Connecticut: Stamford
Maine: Falmouth
Massachusetts: Boston & Grafton
New York: NYC
Rhode Island: East Greenwich

Organization Design Forum
Website:
www.organizationdesignforum.org
Area of Focus:
Organization Design Systems & Solutions
Northeast Locations:
Virtual Forums
Annual Conference

Organization Development Network
Website:
www.odnetwork.org
Area of Focus:
Organization Development
Northeast Locations:
Massachusetts: Boston
New York: NYC, Long Island

Society for Human Resource Management
Website:
www.shrm.org
Area of Focus:
HR Trends & Generalist Support
Lobbying
Conferences
Certifications
Northeast Locations:
Connecticut: 6 chapters
Maine: 7 chapters
Massachusetts: 5 chapters
New York: 15 chapters
Rhode Island: 1 chapter

WorldatWork
Website:
www.worldatwork.org
Area of Focus:
Total Rewards
Development
Conferences
Certifications
Northeast Locations:
Connecticut: Hartford
Massachusetts: Framingham, Waltham & Wellesley
New York: NYC, Buffalo