March 12, 2024Dear Madam or Sirs of the Scholarship Committee:I wish to recommend Sharifah Abubaker for the 2024 SHRM Foundation Academic Scholarship. As a Faculty Advisor to the Athens State University Society for Human Resource Management (ASU-SHRM) Chapter, I have worked closely with Sharifah, who has been an active member of this student organization since Fall 2022. Sharifah served as a volunteer leader in the role of Director of Student Relations January 2023 through May 2023. She currently serves as the Chapter’s Vice President for the 2023 -2024 academic year.In her roles as a volunteer student leader for the SHRM Chapter, Sharifah encourages new members to actively participate in SHRM at levels of the organization. Sharifah participates in local and state SHRM conferences to enhance her classroom learning. In addition, Sharifah shares the value of participation in professional associations, such as SHRM, at all university events that she participates in.In addition to being a student leader and working in a full-time role, Sharifah is committed to performing well in her academic courses. She is majoring in Human Resource Management with minors in Marketing and International Business. Sharifah’s grade point of average of 3.24 reflects her commitment to excellence. She intends to complete a Master’s Degree after completing her undergraduate course work.I recommend Sharifah for a 2024 SHRM Foundation Academic Scholarship, with no reservations. Sharifah contributes immeasurable value to rising HR professionals that align with SHRM’s mission, vision and values. Please feel free to contact me by email at tina.camba@athens.edu if you have any questions.Best regards,Tina Rose CambaAssistant Professor, Management/HR Management, College of Business