Event Overview
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are more than community spaces — they are powerful vehicles for driving inclusion, talent development, innovation, and business impact. In this interactive and energizing workshop, we’ll explore how to build, sustain, and elevate ERGs that truly make a difference.
You’ll learn:
Whether you’re building ERGs from the ground up or looking to take your program to the next level, this session will offer fresh insights and practical tools that you can put to work immediately. Come ready to share, learn, and leave empowered!
Attendees will receive 1.5 Professional Development Hours upon completion.
Meet Your Instructor
Chereese Johnson
Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Lead-Americas, Chevron
As the Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Lead, Chereese Johnson provides consultation and advisement on D&I strategic plans and solutions for the Americas region, which covers ~30 business units across North America and South America.
A native of the south suburbs of Chicago, IL, Chereese received her Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science and Finance from the University of Illinois @ Urbana/Champaign and Master of Business Administration in Strategy, Marketing, and Social Enterprise from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Throughout her career at Chevron, Chereese has held positions of increasing responsibility in HR Business partner and talent management leadership roles across Upstream, Technical Services, and Corporate operations. Prior to Chevron, Chereese held positions at Northern Trust Company and Hewitt Associates in Benefits Administration, where she managed projects and services related to Retiree Health & Welfare, 401K, and Pension plans.
In the Houston community, Chereese serves on the Board of Directors for the Avondale House and The Ensemble Theatre. She previously served on the Board for the NBMBAA Houston Chapter (2012-2020) and contributed to the Community Investment Process/Second Century Vision for the United Way Houston (2016-2022).
