Pronounced Kit-Tah-Rah Johnson Kitara

Kitara Johnson has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies. Kitara, pronounced KIT-TAH-rah currently holds the position of Chief Human Resources Officer at Excelsior Wellness since February 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Chief Diversity Officer and Chief Development Officer at the same company, starting in January 2019 and February 2018 respectively. Kitara also served as the Vice President of Education Services at Excelsior Wellness from June 2017 to February 2018.

Before joining Excelsior Wellness, Kitara worked at Excelsior Youth Center as the Human Resources Training Development Director from November 2016 to June 2017. Kitara, pronounced KIT-TAH-rah also held the role of Outpatient Support Services Supervisor at the same company from June 2016 to November 2016.

In their early career, Kitara worked as a Speaker/Trainer at STARS Approved Training from January 2005 to November 2014. Kitara, pronounced KIT-TAH-rah also served as the Multicultural Director at Community Colleges of Spokane from November 2007 to March 2013. Additionally, Kitara has experience as the Executive Director at PONY TALES Youth Services from September 2005 to January 2010.

Kitara Johnson earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Workforce Development and Training from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, where they studied from 2002 to 2007. Following this, they pursued a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Organizational Leadership & Management from Webster University, attending from 2007 to 2009. In addition to their formal education, Kitara also obtained a certification in eCornell Diversity and Inclusion for HR, offered by Cornell University. The specific month and year of the certification are not provided.