How Identity Has Influenced An HR Manager's Career At A Non-Profit Group Home Housing
Identifying as a differently abled person has profoundly shaped Sharon's career as an HR Manager, empowering them to "become a better advocate for people that maybe don't have a voice," as discovering a learning disability has enabled Sharon to better understand personal needs and advocate for both themselves and others within the non-profit group home housing sector. This self-awareness has ultimately benefited not only their career but also countless individuals encountered along the way, fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment.
Advocacy, Self-Advocacy, Disability Awareness, Inclusivity, Empowerment
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Sharon Mooney
HR Manager
Non-Profit Group Home Housing
Baylor University
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey Master of Science - MS, Human Resources Management and Services
Fine Arts, Music
Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Human Resources (HR)
Disabled, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Identifying as differently-abled has empowered Sharon to advocate for others, especially those who lack a voice or the ability to utilize it effectively.
2. Discovering her learning disability empowered Sharon to advocate for herself and identify what she needed to achieve her goals.
3. Becoming a stronger self-advocate has positively impacted Sharon's career and enabled her to support others along the way.
Transcript
As someone who identifies as a differently-abled person, how has that impacted how you have navigated your career?
Having a learning disability has become a core part of my identity and how I advocate for others. I wish I had known about my learning disability sooner.
This knowledge has empowered me to be a better advocate for those who may not have a voice or know how to use it. I've become a better advocate for myself and my needs.
Knowing I had a disability helped me accomplish my goals. Becoming louder and having a bigger voice has benefited not only my career but also the people I've met.