Inland Northwest Society for Human Resource Management and Our Sponsors Present,

INSHRM DIVERSITY PROGRAM

Shared Space in Action: Building Psychological Safety, Wellness, and Fairness at Work

Session Description
Employees today are asking for more than intention. They want workplaces where culture is consistently felt in how people lead, communicate, and make decisions. This session introduces a practical “shared space” approach that moves beyond traditional inclusion models and focuses on everyday moments that shape the employee experience. Participants will learn how to create environments that support psychological safety, strengthen wellness, and ensure fairness, using simple, actionable strategies that can be applied immediately without adding cost or complexity.

Three Takeaways
✅ How to build psychological safety, wellness, and fairness in everyday moments ⬇️
Understand how meetings, communication, and decision making directly impact how employees experience the workplace.

✅ Practical actions leaders can implement immediately⬇️
Learn clear behaviors and language that create shared space and support employee well being without new programs or budget.

✅ How to lead with consistency and trust ⬇️
Gain tools to navigate differences, reinforce fairness, and create environments where employees can show up and contribute fully.

Kitara Johnson-Jones is a strategic leader and systems-builder with deep experience in people operations, policy advocacy, and cross-sector community engagement. A U.S. Army veteran and former Chief People Officer at Excelsior Wellness, she has led complex teams across HR, communications, public affairs, and community partnerships, always with a focus on accessible coordinated care, and impact.

Kitara holds a Master’s in Organizational Leadership & Management, a Bachelor in Workforce Education & Development, and certifications from Cornell University in Corporate Communications and Diversity & Inclusion for HR. Her work bridges organizational strategy with grassroots insight—shaped by her background as a certified peer counselor, civic appointee, and seasoned facilitator.

She is the founder of Gabriel’s Challenge, a regional initiative focused on community-led responses to the fentanyl crisis, and publisher of COME-UNITY Solutions Magazine. Across every role, Kitara is known for turning big ideas into coordinated action, aligning people, systems, and purpose to drive change that lasts.

Join us for a delicious lunch, and bring a friend!
Menu:
Huli huli chicken and kalua pulled pork
Edamame and white rice
Hawaiian mac salad

*Pending Approval for 1 General HRCI Credit / 1 SHRM Certification Credit*