Tyesha Thomas
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Citrus College
- Role
- Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Citrus College
- Location
- Whittier, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tyesha Thomas
My dedication to student success and empowering communities are why I enjoy working in the California Community College system. I believe community colleges are extraordinary because of their connection to the local community, dedication to academic and student success, and commitment to creating a learning environment that will serve diverse student populations. Working in higher education since 2007 has allowed me to understand better the students we serve, their educational goals, and ways colleges can remove barriers. In addition, I have the unique experience of working in both credit and noncredit programs and leading student-services teams, instructional divisions, and executive teams to foster institutional change.
Experience
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Apr 2022 — Present · US
Advises the Superintendent/President on matters related to DEI- Collaborates with college groups for the purpose of developing and implementing priorities and plans to support the college’s efforts, consistent with the college’s Strategic Plan toward DEI, including student equity and student engagement- Supports the college’s Strategic Plan by coordinating the development and implementation of a variety of projects and related activities (e.g, DEI Plan, strategies to address achievement gaps, submission of reports, progress reports to college leadership, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring implementation of projects and activities, compliance with all regulations and policies, and efficient operation- Develops and oversees the organizational infrastructure for DEI- Assists and advises the college community on issues pertaining to DEI- Designs and implements activities for implementation of the college’s Strategic Plan, for the purpose of creating a culture for DEI while ensuring activities are aligned with the college mission and strategic plan goals and objectives- Develops and implements professional development programs and training materials related to DEI- Serves as the co-chair of the District’s DEI Task Force- Leads and facilitates meetings, workshops, and seminars related to DEI initiatives, programs, and services- Researches, analyzes and compiles data on a wide variety of topics both independently and in conjunction with Institutional Research- Advises and initiates modification of institutional policies, procedures, and norms that contribute to structural barriers to the access and success of students, faculty, and staff who belong to marginalized and oppressed groups- Responds to a wide variety of inquiries from internal and external sources for the purpose of identifying relevant issues and recommending or implementing action plans- Provides analysis of legislation and regulations related to equity and affirmative action.
Education
University of Phoenix
Masters, Business Administration
2011 — 2012
San Diego State University-California State University
Doctor of Education (EdD), Community College Education
2016 — 2022
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
2008 — 2011
University of Phoenix
Certificate, Human Resources Management and Services
2010 — 2011
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