Shari Collins, who specializes in fostering inclusive environments and driving growth for organizations, explores the topic of ageism in the workplace. Collins unpacks the far-reaching effects ageism has across all generations, from younger professionals facing assumptions about their inexperience to seasoned employees encountering stereotypes about their adaptability. Collins also highlights the significance of psychological safety and resources like “reverse mentoring” that HR or anyone in the workplace can use to break down biases and strengthen relationships in all directions, no matter which generations make up your teams.
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Shari Collins
With a career spanning education, training, HR, and DEI, Shari is a dynamic force as an experienced, independent consultant.
Highlights include:
Named “Most Admired Leader to Watch in 2024” with a featured cover and article in Insight Success magazine, a global business publication
Current Board Service on the HR-Nebraska State Council and the Human Resource Association of the Midlands (Omaha, Nebraska)
Facilitating courses for educators through the National Education Association
Authored a chapter on Inclusion for the Parent Ready Book Series, sponsored by the Chief Council of State School Officers
Recognized as a 2024 Marquis Who's Who biographical listing member
Serving on the Advisory Board for Harvard Business Review
National Facilitator for Open Sesame's DEI Club
In 2024, Shari expanded her global reach with speaking engagements in San Jose, Costa Rica; Lisbon, Portugal; the University of Cambridge, England; and Galway, Ireland.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Shari enjoys reading, learning, caring for her plants, traveling, and spending quality time with her family and 2 rescue Yorkie sisters.
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