Event Details

Making Peace with Privilege

Biography:

Sharon is the Senior HR and Equity Consultant with the Washington State House of Representatives. She has worked in HR for the last seven years, with a dual focus on equity and on adult learning. Her passion for equity and inclusion led her to seek education and accreditation in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practice from the University of Southern Florida. She has created and delivered equity-focused curricula for multiple state agencies and is passionate about creating safe spaces for dialogue to happen.

Sharon resides in Steilacoom, WA, with her husband Patrick and their long-haired Chihuahua, Chewbacca. 

Program Information:

Through personal stories, data, and thought-provoking discussions, we'll explore the concept of white privilege: what it looks like; how it impacts relationships and outcomes; and, importantly, how to leverage it to improve equity, inclusion and belonging in your own circle. 

Learning Objectives:

• Define white privilege
• Identify ways they experience or witness that privilege
• Take concrete action to use their privilege to center a marginalized voice

1.0 General HRCI Credit - PENDING!

1.0 SHRM Credit - PENDING!