IRWIN BITARA
Strategic HR Leader – DEI Advocate – Change Management Specialist
Successfully driving transformative initiatives in non-profits for 25+ years. Human Resources (HR) Executive, leading the development and implementation of strategic planning, organizational development, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Established strong stakeholder relationships that supported building and developing impactful and well-run programs, helping organizations improve well-being, and operational effectiveness and contribute to building inclusive communities.
• DEI Strategy and Leadership: Led organizations’ Race and Social Justice initiatives. Engaged in Undoing Institutional Racism training, contributing to the City of Seattle’s Change Team.
• Diverse Community Engagement: Expertise in collaborating with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities, including Native American, Asian Pacific Islanders, Black/Africans, and LatinX.
• HR Transformation: Spearheaded HR teams, optimizing operations, implementing Restorative Justice practices, and achieving compliance in healthcare and social services settings.
• Effective Leadership: Built and guided Joint Labor Management Committees, fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizational planning.
Successfully driving transformative initiatives in non-profits for 30+ years
Human Resources (HR) Executive, leading the development and implementation of strategic planning,
organizational development, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Established strong stakeholder
relationships that supported building and developing impactful and well-run programs, helping organizations
improve well-being, and operational effectiveness and contribute to building inclusive communities.
