Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Cleveland Public Library
Ashley Boyd currently serves as Cleveland Public Library's (CPL's) Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), under the leadership of Executive Director and CEO Felton Thomas, Jr. As Director of DEI, Ms. Boyd provides oversight to CPL's six employee resource groups (ERGs) and ensures DEI practices and programs are incorporated throughout Cleveland Public Library and its 27 Branches.
Prior to her appointment to this role, Ms. Boyd worked for the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities where she spent 18 years of her career, serving her last two years as their DEI Administrator, responsible for optimizing organizational culture and aligning the organization’s DEI goals with the organization’s strategic plan.
As an East Cleveland native, Ms. Boyd earned a bachelor’s in psychology at Kent State University, a master’s in public administration at Cleveland State University, and a professional certification in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University.
Supporting Libraries and Library Workers Through Employee Resource Groups
Sunday, June 30, 2024
9:00am – 10:00am Pacific