MSMHR
Student Ambassadors
Sara Margaret Bills
’25 Cohort
Sara Margaret Bills is a full-time MSMHR student with a strong background in talent acquisition. She currently serves as a regional talent acquisition specialist at Open Arms Care, where she is passionate about connecting top talent with meaningful career opportunities
John Harrison
John Harrison is a full-time MSMHR student with a solid foundation in hospitality and hotel operations. Currently, he serves as a human resources intern with Aramark, where he supports recruitment and onboarding initiatives. Harrison is passionate about pursuing a career that allows him to make a meaningful impact on a global scale.
Hadiya Javed
Admissions Ambassador
Hadiya Javed is a Master of Science in Management and Human Resources student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business. She has experience in consulting, leadership and program development. Javed is interested in inclusive leadership and organizational development.
Mary Ellis McJunkins
Mary Ellis McJunkins is a full-time Master of Science in Management and Human Resources student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business. She has experience in recruiting, training and employee development through her roles with Dominion Senior Living, Aramark and Reveleer. McJunkins is passionate about creating positive employee experiences and fostering organizational growth.
Anna Shrum
’24 Cohort
Anna Shrum is a part-time MSMHR student with experience in talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, onboarding and intern program management. She recently completed a 2025 Future HR Leaders Internship at Honeywell and is passionate about using data-driven insights to enhance employee experiences.
Bella Tepedino
’25 Cohort
Bella Tepedino is a full-time MSMHR student with experience in leadership development and project management. She is excited to further pursue aspects of human resources, particularly organizational behavior and data analysis.
Emily Totty
’25 Cohort
Emily Totty is a full-time MSMHR student with experience in talent acquisition, onboarding and employee engagement initiatives. She is passionate about creating positive workplace experiences and using evidence-based practices to drive company growth and improve employee experiences.
Ethan Warrior
Ethan Warrior is a full-time MSMHR student with experience in operations and hospitality through his work at House Hasson Hardware and the Tennessee Volunteer Team. He is passionate about pursuing a career in people strategy and consulting within the sports and entertainment industry.