Tucson Thrive w/ Guest Speaker Sharon Northern

Tucson Thrive is a free virtual mastermind group that meets every Tuesday at 6pm. In the first half of each session, you'll participate in engaging discussions, creating a supportive space to learn and grow together. In the second half, a guest speaker will offer insights into their personal journey, sharing their unique passions and experiences to inspire deeper self-reflection. Join us to learn, grow, and inspire one another as we strive to become the best versions of ourselves.

GUEST SPEAKER
Sharon Northern is the Chief HR Officer at a non-profit behavioral health agency based in Tucson, Arizona, with locations across the state. She brings over 22 years of experience in Human Resources, working in public, private, and non-profit organizations across multiple states and industries. Her work has covered HR strategy, talent development, benefits and compensation, employee relations, legal and compliance, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Sharon was born and raised in Denver and has lived in Tucson for the past 6+ years with her husband of 27 years. She was the first in her family to attend and graduate from college, earning a degree in business with a focus on Management. Known for challenging the status quo from a young age, Sharon has overcome personal struggles that helped shape her drive and purpose. After facing a racial attack early in life, she went through years of self-doubt and tough lessons, all of which now fuel her deep passion for helping others—especially minority women—grow into strong leaders.

She’s also a big fan of the outdoors, running, and even the occasional bad golf shot.

SPONSORS
🎬 Katrina w/ Regal Fierce Media
💸 Lovely w/ Team Wright Taxes
🎯 Manny w/ HR Fuse

AGENDA
6:00 Mingle (5-minutes)
6:00 Discussion w/ Tom (25-minutes)
6:30 Announcements (5-minutes)
6:35 Interview w/ Sharon (25-minutes)

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Careers rarely move in a straight line. There are moments—a layoff, a bad boss, a personal crisis—where everything shifts. Sometimes we pivot by choice, sometimes by force. Either way, those moments leave a mark. What was a turning point in your work life, and how did it reshape your direction or mindset?

2. Rock bottom has many forms—addiction, financial failure, shame, self-sabotage. Some people hit that point quietly, others very publicly. But for those who come out the other side, the story becomes more than just survival—it becomes fuel. What’s a part of your story that once felt like failure but now serves as a source of power or clarity?

3. No one gets here alone. For some of us, a mentor pulled us from the edge, opened a door, or gave language to our potential before we could see it ourselves. But too many people still navigate alone—especially those who don't fit the mold. Who changed your trajectory by believing in you—and how are you making space for others to rise?