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Meet Kershia: The Global HR Pro Who Makes Inclusion a Power Move.
Global HR Professional | Career Coach | Inclusion & Engagement Advocate
Kershia Johnson, CIPD, is a seasoned global HR leader with over 13 years of progressive experience spanning multiple industries—including retail, manufacturing, entertainment, technology, and aviation. Currently supporting corporate functions at United Airlines, Kershia brings a powerful blend of strategic insight and human-centered leadership to every initiative.
Her core strengths lie in culture change, engagement, organizational development, and coaching. From building HR systems and policies to optimizing staff performance and aligning people with purpose, Kershia delivers solutions that elevate both talent and business outcomes. With a career rooted in versatility and innovation, she has successfully designed and implemented HR strategies across diverse global environments.
Passionate about mentoring, coaching, and DEI-focused education, Kershia is committed to helping others thrive—not just survive—in their careers. Whether guiding professionals toward clarity or championing inclusion from the inside out, her mission is one of transformation, compassion, and empowerment.
As Maya Angelou reminds us—and as Kershia lives every day:
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
Career Coach
The Black In HR (TM) - Jan 2022 - Present
Manager - Human Resources Business Partner
United Airlines (Full-time) - Sep 2022 - Present
Human Resources Business Partner
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. (Full-time) - Oct 2020 - Jul 2022
Human Resources Partner
Freedman Seating Company (Full-time) - Apr 2019 - Oct 2020
Regional Employee Relations People Partner
One Stop Stores Ltd (Full-time) - Sep 2016 - May 2018
Human Resources Business Partner
Rocks & Co. (Full-time)- Aug 2015 - Sep 2016
Human Resources Officer
Birmingham Optical (Full-time) - Jan 2014 - Jul 2015
HR Assistant
Washington Green Fine Art Publishing Company (Full-time) - Feb 2012 - Jan 2014
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
USF Corporate Training and Professional Education - Issued May 2021
Chartered Institute of Personnel Development - Level 7
CIPDCIPD- Issued Sep 2016
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