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Bio
Sheree Haggan (she/her) is a seasoned diversity strategist, thriving in the Technology Industry. She is a trained professional speaker with over a decade of global experience specializing in workshop development, keynote speaking, and leadership coaching for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Sheree manages an International Diversity team at a top Cybersecurity company and is on the Advisory Board for the world’s largest professional LGBT* organization, Lesbians Who Tech + Allies. She believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) should never be a point of competition between companies and began consulting as a way to further invest in creating an inclusive world.
Her career in this arena was strengthened during her time working at companies like Google and Wayfair, where she received training by specialists like social scientist, Dr. Myosha McAfee and author, Dr. Robin DiAngelou.
Life experiences as a Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous Lesbian woman from Southern Idaho have shaped Sheree's human-centered DEI strategy. She leads with empathy and takes a data-driven and results-focused approach, while anchoring people to their values. Coupling proper training with accountability, she is able to dismantle oppressive systems to better create inclusive environments.
WORKSHOPS
Custom built training for groups of up to 50 people, providing interactive learning with practical application and actionable takeaways. Workshops are created to accommodate people of varying levels of DEI expertise, cross-functional organizations, etc .
KEYNOTES
Empowering and transformational content for audiences of all sizes. Tailored to your business needs. Keynote sessions work well to increase company morale and inspire people when going through tough societal seasons or celebration of major observances like Women's History Month.
CUSTOM
Unsure of were to begin or what your business needs? Start with a consultation and get a package built for your unique needs.
Sheree also provides 1:1 coaching for senior leadership and DEI professionals.
Word around town
Ali Leitan
Head of Strategic Business Development & Innovation, General Assembly
"Sheree is a dynamic force who champions a more inclusive and equitable world through her role at Google and beyond. I was thrilled to have Sheree speak at GA’s International Women’s Day event and the way that she engaged the standing room only room! At GA, she was able to use stories from her personal journey to relate to a diverse audience of women and underrepresented groups and share applicable steps to create a better future."
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“In our privileges, we are all continuously hurting each other.” It was the first time I had seen any EDI speaker really break down the fourth wall and engage with their audience as equals. I was doubly amazed because there seems nothing harder, nothing that conjures more defense or stonewalling, than making listeners think critically about their own privilege, and Sheree had somehow done it en masse. It goes without saying, after the Summit, Sheree’s name was heard giddishly exchanged among team and audience members alike. She had stolen the show."
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Léa Colgado
Founder of Women of Silicon Valley
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Amy West Chambers
Victim Advocate, Voices Against Violence
“Sheree has a unique ability to bring about self reflection in regards to very difficult content such as race and diversity. Her words carry such power and she shares her knowledge in such a way that it truly inspires others to want to "do better'. I have always considered myself an ally but have realized how far I have to go. Thank you Sheree for showing me ways that I can do better and teaching me when to stand and when to sit to give space to others"
Blog: Dear Kind Person
Black History Month is not about you, but it's for you
It’s Black History month and you genuinely want to do the right thing. You just don’t know what that thing is, because you’re not Black...and if you’re honest with yourself, are highly uncomfortable when race is brought up. But your discomfort is not rooted in hatred, rather your fear of offending or hurting someone....
Fight with Us: In Mourning of George Floyd
There are no words that have not already been spoken regarding what is plaguing the black community. Still, we need you to speak up. Beneath the anger of our unheard voices, lies a tormenting, heart wrenching, and paralyzing fear.
Police brutality is the leading cause of death for young black men in America. This is not just a black man’s reality, this reality belongs to us all.
How is your heart? After watching videos of Black people who are discriminated against, abused, and murdered at the hands of people who may look like you or hold the same title as you or someone you love, you might be experiencing guilt or grappling with feelings of shame.