Gratitude: CiHRG Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Presented by Lorrie Pearson
Executive Director of Champaign County Forest Preserves

Lunch served at 11:30 am, program starts at noon.
Please RSVP by Thursday the week prior to ensure appropriate meal counts.

Presentation Description:

You've heard that gratitude is good for you and you "should" do more of it. A recent study shows it may even be associated with living longer. Gratitude is also essential for healthy and successful organizations and a better society as a whole. How do you incorporate gratitude into your life without it being yet another thing to feel guilty about not doing? Learn tips and tricks and practice giving and receiving gratitude with grace until it becomes second nature.

Presenter Bio:

Lorrie Pearson is the Executive Director of the Champaign County Forest Preserves, combining her love of the outdoors with over 23 years of experience in government administration. She firmly believes that culture can make or break an organization and strives to improve organizational culture and create high-performing teams in each organization she serves, one small action at a time.

Event Location: CityView @ Illinois Terminal (In-Person) & Teams (Virtual)

For in-person attendance, arrive at the main entrance of Illinois Terminal (45 East University Ave, Champaign) and go left to take the elevators to the 4th floor. There is free parking to the east of the railroad tracks in the lot that is just south of Chester St. and west of Water St. If you choose this parking, you would walk under the viaduct on Chester St. to head to Illinois Terminal. However, you can also choose to pay for parking in the lot just outside of the terminal. 

This session will be eligible for both SHRM and HRCI Credits.