Kristine DiFiore Earns Advanced Certification

LAWRENCE (January 27, 2009): Kristine DiFiore recently earned certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) as awarded by the HR Certification Institute.

Prior to joining Mary Immaculate, Ms. DiFiore worked as a Human Resource supervisor in private industry. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Worcester State College and a certificate in Human Resources from Assumption College.

Ms. DiFiore is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the Merrimack Valley Human Resource Association and is on the Board of MassCare Self Insurance Group, Inc., which handles worker compensation activities for a consortium of members.

"Kristine is to be congratulated on her success,” says Barbara Grant, President/CEO of MIHCS. “She has been crucial member of our management team for many years, and earning this certification as a human resource professional clearly demonstrates a commitment to personal excellence and to the human resource profession."

To earn PHR certification, an applicant must pass a comprehensive examination and demonstrate a strong background of professional human resource experience.
The HR Certification Institute is the credentialing body for human resource professionals and is affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest organization dedicated exclusively to the human resource profession. The Institute's purpose is to promote the establishment of professional standards and to recognize professionals who meet those standards.