Biography

Sheree Yates is a senior human resources leader with more than 25 years of experience in HR strategy, organizational leadership, and talent development. She currently serves as Senior Director of Human Resources for Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), a Milwaukee-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting educational and professional opportunities for individuals educated outside the United States.

Sheree brings strong experience in strategic planning, organizational change, leadership development, employee engagement, and benefits strategy. 

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and two graduate degrees from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville: a Master of Science in Organizational Change Leadership and a Master of Science in Strategic Management.

Sheree is a certified senior HR professional, holding both the SHRM-SCP and PHR credentials, and is an active leader within the Wisconsin HR community. She has served on the boards of the Racine/Kenosha SHRM Chapter, Milwaukee Metro SHRM, and the Wisconsin SHRM State Council, where she has held several leadership roles including Certification Director, District Director, Foundation Director, and CLA Director.

Sheree is actively engaged in academic and community service. She has served on boards for the University of Wisconsin–Platteville, Pius XI High School, and Forward Service Corporation, supporting education, workforce development, and community advancement.