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    • 4 Feb 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • NYU Wasserman Center
    Register

    A CHRO Perspective on HR, Leadership, and Transformation

    Join Christopher Shryock, Chief Human Resources Officer at Medline, for an engaging discussion on the role of HR, and what he looks for in leaders. Shryock will also explore what makes Medline unique, the challenges and opportunities of scaling a multibillion-dollar company, and how HR plays a critical role in protecting culture, growing talent, and creating an exceptional employee experience.


    Our Speaker: Christopher Shryock


    Christopher Shryock is the chief human resources officer for Medline, a multibillion-dollar medical products company, where he is focused on strengthening culture, managing talent, and scaling the organization.

    Before coming to Medline, Shryock served for nearly four years as chief people officer for Sam’s Club, a division of Walmart, overseeing all aspects of human resources. Previously, he spent nearly 14 years at PepsiCo in a variety of global HR leadership roles in Texas, Switzerland, Russia, New York, and the United Arab Emirates. 

    Earlier in his career, Shryock worked for Cendant Corporation, a large real estate and travel services organization, and for E. Rogers Associates, a management consulting firm.

    Shryock holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Xavier University in Cincinnati, a Master of Science in industrial/organizational psychology from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, and he speaks Spanish.

    In-person registration closes at 5pm on Friday, January 30th and spots are limited, don’t forget to sign up! Online registration will remain open until the day of the event.

    Event Details

    Date

    Wednesday, February 4th


    Time

    6:00 pm-8:00 pm


    Location

    NYU Wasserman Center


    The Wasserman Center for Career Development is New York University’s central career development resource, providing services and support to undergraduate students, graduate and graduate certificate students, postdocs, and alumni with a bachelor’s, master’s, graduate certificate, or doctoral degree from nearly every NYU school.

    133 E 13th Street, 2nd Floor, NY NY

    • 27 Feb 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • NYU Wasserman Center
    Register

     METRO CAREER DAY 2026


    J
    oin us for METRO’s annual Career Day on Friday, February 27th, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm! 


    We’re excited to welcome a diverse lineup of panelists who will share their career journeys in industrial-organizational psychology (I-O). This event provides a valuable learning and networking opportunity for students entering the field, early-career professionals defining their career trajectory, and established professionals navigating career transitions and growth. Whether you are exploring your first role, considering a career pivot, or simply looking to expand your professional network, Career Day offers meaningful insights and connections across the I-O community. 

    During Career Day, you will: 

    • Learn from panelists about their career paths in I-O psychology  
    • Gain clarity on your professional goals 
    • Build connections with other applied psychologists in the field 
    Career Day will feature three panel discussions, small-group conversations, and multiple opportunities to interact with speakers and fellow attendees. We will provide complimentary breakfast and lunch, and the event will conclude with a happy hour at a local bar for continued networking. Our goal is to foster meaningful dialogue, shared learning, and lasting professional connections within the I-O community across the tri-state area. 

    Featured Panelists 

    Our panelists are practitioners, consultants, and early-career professionals representing a wide range of industries, backgrounds, and companies: 

    • PepsiCo
    • Amazon 
    • Microsoft 
    • Culture Amp 
    • KPMG 
    • Spencer Stuart 
    • Accenture 
    • Johnson & Johnson 
    • National Basketball Association 
    • HP 
    • BNP Paribas 
    • Lenovo 
    Agenda 
    • 9:00  Continental Breakfast 
    • 9:30  Panel 1: Early-Career Practitioners (with Q&A) 
    • 10:35 Small-Group Discussions 
    • 11:05 Panel 2: Internal Practitioners (with Q&A) 
    • 12:05 Small-Group Discussions 
    • 12:35 Complimentary Lunch 
    • 1:25  Panel: External Practitioners (with Q&A) 
    • 2:25  Small-Group Discussions 
    • 3:00  Event Concludes 
    • 3:30    Happy Hour Begins!

    Location

    Craig Wasserman Career Center

    133 E 13th Street, 2nd Floor, NY NY

    The Wasserman Center for Career Development is New York University’s central career development resource, providing services and support to undergraduate students, graduate and graduate certificate students, postdocs, and alumni with a bachelor’s, master’s, graduate certificate, or doctoral degree from nearly every NYU school.

    133 E 13th Street, 2nd Floor, NY NY

    You do NOT need to be a METRO member to attend Career Day, though members do get a discounted attendance price. Learn more about METRO membership for students and professionals by exploring the join us tab under events on the website.

    • 26 Mar 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • NYU Wasserman Center


    • 14 May 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • NYU Wasserman Center


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