people | culture | art

ABOUT

 
 
 
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Strategic planning | dei | facilitation | HR | communications

Caitlin Upshaw

Caitlin’s expertise is grounded in her diverse professional background in the arts, nonprofits, HR management, and business law. Always game for a creative solution, Caitlin approaches organizational development with humanity and optimism.

  • Certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-SCP)

  • Member of the Oregon State Bar since 2009

  • 2024 Cohort, Racial Equity Facilitator Training, Center for Equity & Inclusion

  • On-the-ground experience developing compensation and career path frameworks, performance management systems, legal compliance, employee relations processes, benefits and total rewards packages.

  • Experience with labor unions, including collective bargaining, interests-based negotiation, practical compliance, and resolving grievances.

  • Strong background in improving organizational culture through DEI programs, facilitation, leadership development, accountability processes, and collaborative work on organizational values.

Caitlin lives with her wife and two children in Portland, where she leads People & Culture for an arts nonprofit that is close to her heart.

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