Sharawn (Connors) Tipton
About Sharawn (Connors) Tipton
Sharawn (Connors) Tipton serves as the Chief People and Culture Officer at LiveRamp, where she advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion. With over 20 years of experience, she has held significant roles at various organizations, including Micron Technology and Flextronics, and actively supports affordable housing and elder care for minority groups in Oakland.
Current Role at LiveRamp
Sharawn Tipton serves as the Chief People and Culture Officer at LiveRamp, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's people strategies and culture initiatives. Her focus includes enhancing employee engagement and fostering an inclusive workplace environment. Tipton's leadership in this capacity is informed by her extensive background in diversity and inclusion.
Previous Experience at Micron Technology
Before joining LiveRamp, Sharawn Tipton worked at Micron Technology, where she held multiple roles. She served as the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for six months in 2021 and previously as Vice President of Diversity, Equality & Inclusion and Employee Relations from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she developed global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies and achieved pay equity for underrepresented groups.
Educational Background
Sharawn Tipton holds a master's degree in Human Resource Management from Golden Gate University and a bachelor's degree in History from California State University, East Bay. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in human resources and organizational leadership.
Advocacy and Community Involvement
Sharawn Tipton is an advocate for affordable housing and quality elder care for minority groups in Oakland. She actively participates in community initiatives and serves on the Board of Fair Pay Workplace, focusing on pay equity standards. Additionally, she acts as a Board Advisor for College Track - Oakland, where she mentors first-generation and underrepresented college students.
Professional Certifications and Experience
Sharawn Tipton has over 20 years of professional experience in human resources and organizational development. She holds several certifications, including Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Project Management Professional (PMP). Her previous roles include Vice President positions at Flextronics and Gensler, as well as HR Manager at Safeway.