Lynnette M. Heard Email & Phone Number

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Greater Chicago Area

In this volunteer executive leadership role, responsible for the delivery of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's international communications strategy and for leading a team of highly accomplished and award-winning journalists, writers, public relations entrepreneurs, and designers. The team manages the corporate website, brand management, and constituent communications.

In this volunteer executive leadership role, assisted the Great Lakes Regional Director with coordination of strategic initiatives, deliver interactive and professional development programs, assist with project and program management,and provide direction to a team of 10 graduate and undergraduate Cluster coordinators.Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) is an international service organization that was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908. It is… Show more In this volunteer executive leadership role, assisted the Great Lakes Regional Director with coordination of strategic initiatives, deliver interactive and professional development programs, assist with project and program management,and provide direction to a team of 10 graduate and undergraduate Cluster coordinators.Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) is an international service organization that was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908. It is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African-American college-educated women. Alpha Kappa Alpha is comprised of more than 320,000 members in more than 1,050 graduate and undergraduate chapters in the United States, Liberia, the Bahamas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Germany, South Korea, Bermuda, Japan, Canada, and South Africa. Led by International President & CEO Danette Anthony Reed, Alpha Kappa Alpha is often hailed as “America’s premier Greek-letter organization for African-American women.”Website http://www.aka1908.com Show less

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

In my role as a senior consultant, I serve as a project manager, professional education program developer and designer, and liaison with the consulting firm's clients primarily within the higher education and non-profit sectors. BRBS World, LLC is a boutique consortium of seasoned senior consulting partners who have extensive national and global experience with Fortune 500 corporations; mid-sized and start-up companies; national and international non-profits; government agencies, and… Show more In my role as a senior consultant, I serve as a project manager, professional education program developer and designer, and liaison with the consulting firm's clients primarily within the higher education and non-profit sectors. BRBS World, LLC is a boutique consortium of seasoned senior consulting partners who have extensive national and global experience with Fortune 500 corporations; mid-sized and start-up companies; national and international non-profits; government agencies, and municipalities. With over 30 years of experience and having worked on every continent except Antarctica, our unique value is bent toward innovation and our position as thought leaders in our areas of expertise. We are known for creating outstanding solutions through deeply understanding our clients and creating custom solutions with measurable results. To provide our very best work, we limit our clients to those for whom we can provide maximum value and deliver stellar results. Show less

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

As a senior fellow and senior consultant, my focus is primarily dedicated to assisting boards of trustees and board professionals to become more consequential by demonstrating excellence in governance, conducting board assessments, providing executive coaching, offering advice and counsel on institutional strategies, sharing knowledge on effective trusteeship and enhancing professional development. In addition, I offer expert thought-partnership in the areas of equity, inclusion and diversity… Show more As a senior fellow and senior consultant, my focus is primarily dedicated to assisting boards of trustees and board professionals to become more consequential by demonstrating excellence in governance, conducting board assessments, providing executive coaching, offering advice and counsel on institutional strategies, sharing knowledge on effective trusteeship and enhancing professional development. In addition, I offer expert thought-partnership in the areas of equity, inclusion and diversity. IDI Qualified Administrator. AGB has more than 4,000 member institutions relying upon the consulting work of our team. Show less

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Actively engaged the UC Foundation President and Board Chair in leading, organizing, and overseeing planning, strategies and operations of the UC Foundation Board. Served as official Secretary and Parliamentarian of the Board. Directed organization and leadership in the strategic planning efforts to advance the UCF Board. Successfully completed extensive internal governance audit and facilitated full board assessment in conjunction with the Association of Governing Boards (AGB). Delivered and… Show more Actively engaged the UC Foundation President and Board Chair in leading, organizing, and overseeing planning, strategies and operations of the UC Foundation Board. Served as official Secretary and Parliamentarian of the Board. Directed organization and leadership in the strategic planning efforts to advance the UCF Board. Successfully completed extensive internal governance audit and facilitated full board assessment in conjunction with the Association of Governing Boards (AGB). Delivered and facilitated numerous presentations for the Foundation Forum of AGB. Coordinated and implemented strategic communications for the UCF Board and Emeriti Trustees. Promoted active engagement by UCF Board members and Emeriti Trustees. Developed and implemented board education and engagement programming. Analyzed and updated legal and governance documents for the Foundation. Coordinated all aspects of UCF Board Meetings including committee and full Board meetings. Responsible for maintaining official records of the UCF Board and held signatory authority. Assisted in reviewing strategic direction of the UCF Board and provide strategic input to the UCF President regarding Board nominations, membership and involvement. Established and enhanced the first legacy society for Emeriti Trustees. Served as board liaison for UC Health Foundation. Show less

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Reporting to 32-member board of directors, served as the chief executive officer for the region’s leading human relations organization with a $1.6M budget. BRIDGES delivered its mission for more than 69 years of bringing people together to promote equity and champion diversity and inclusion for all through educational, human rights, advocacy, diversity and public policy work. BRIDGES’ major programs include Village Schools, JUST Community Youth Leadership Institutes, Equity Leadership… Show more Reporting to 32-member board of directors, served as the chief executive officer for the region’s leading human relations organization with a $1.6M budget. BRIDGES delivered its mission for more than 69 years of bringing people together to promote equity and champion diversity and inclusion for all through educational, human rights, advocacy, diversity and public policy work. BRIDGES’ major programs include Village Schools, JUST Community Youth Leadership Institutes, Equity Leadership Institutes, and Americorps Public Allies. BRIDGES, is credited with improving police-citizen relations in the aftermath of Cincinnati's civil unrest of 2001, originating the concept and was founding entity of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, organizing a broad coalition of religious and civic groups to repeal Cincinnati's decade-old anti-gay city charter amendment and fostering inter-religious understanding through many venues including the Jewish-Muslim-Christian “trialogues.” Accomplishments include completion of strategic planning process for transformational and relevant programs serving more than 250,000 individuals through Public Allies Cincinnati and youth diversity leadership programs; led re-branding/communications strategies using donated services of leading marketing and advertising agency; led strategic alignment with The Strive Partnership; launched the 2012 Progress Report on Human Relations highlighting improving relationships and cultural competency within the region. Member of Cincinnati Regional Chamber’s Agenda 360 Steering Committee; created, marketed and implemented region’s first workplace inclusion award in collaboration with Cincinnati Business Courier; served as a leading expert on diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competency; conducted training programs for wide range of groups (corporate, law enforcement, schools, non-profit organizations, and religious institutions); co-led the development of the Chief Diversity Officer’s Roundtable; Show less

Cincinnati, Oh

Implemented a strategic organizational assessment in partnership with the Association of Governing Boards (AGB), developed new tools and processes for the effective operation of the board of trustees, and developed and implemented new technological initiatives (e-board book solution through Dilligent) resulting in greater efficiency and effectiveness of the Board operations. Plan and implement monthly and quarterly Board meetings and activities. Develop and manage Board of Trustees… Show more Implemented a strategic organizational assessment in partnership with the Association of Governing Boards (AGB), developed new tools and processes for the effective operation of the board of trustees, and developed and implemented new technological initiatives (e-board book solution through Dilligent) resulting in greater efficiency and effectiveness of the Board operations. Plan and implement monthly and quarterly Board meetings and activities. Develop and manage Board of Trustees Orientation, Board development, retreats and training. Maintain on-going relationships with national and regional administrative bodies (American Council of Catholic Colleges and Universities, AGB, SOCHE, MVHEC, etc.) Maintain and update Board legal documents including the Board’s constitution, bylaws and other related documents. Assist the President with strategic planning, diversity initiatives for the university, representation on internal and external task forces and committees, manage all aspects of the president’s office including hiring staff and monitoring/managing accounts in excess of $6 million, and advise the President on various university and community issues. Serve on the President’s Council and President’s Cabinet to determine University policies and direction. Developed and implemented the University’s first Diversity Lecture Series and continue to serve as Chair of the Steering Committee. Serve as member of the University’s Emergency Management Team and former chair of the Bias-Related Incident Team (BRIT) - a response team to address acts of bias, bigotry and prejudice. Co-founded the university’s first President’s Emissaries organization. Serve as ombuds between constituents (students, faculty, staff, parents, and the public) and senior administrators. Assist in establishing priorities and agendas, research issues of importance and sensitivity, produce briefing materials, and draft proposals on all significant matters which requires the President’s attention. Show less

The Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education, a consortium of 23 colleges, universities, and businesses throughout the Miami Valley, is organized to promote inter-institutional cooperation and community service which leads to educational advancement in the region, research development of common interests to its members, and the administrative efficiency of the member institutions. As Executive Director, directed and managed SOCHE operations, programs, projects, budgets, facilities… Show more The Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education, a consortium of 23 colleges, universities, and businesses throughout the Miami Valley, is organized to promote inter-institutional cooperation and community service which leads to educational advancement in the region, research development of common interests to its members, and the administrative efficiency of the member institutions. As Executive Director, directed and managed SOCHE operations, programs, projects, budgets, facilities, personnel, meetings, and public relations consistent with SOCHE’s strategic plan and annual objectives, and under the leadership of the Chair of the Board of Trustees, the Executive Committee of the Board and the Board of Trustees. With the leadership of various SOCHE Council leaders, managed and coordinated programs, projects, meetings and budgets. By facilitating communication, assessment and planning, assisted SOCHE in meeting its strategic objective of organizing collaborative faculty and staff development initiatives; facilitating student success; leveraging scare institutional resources through cooperation; and expanding student access to higher education. Successfully, led signature institutional diversity and inclusion project funded by the Kettering Foundation that included 18 colleges and universities in the southwestern Ohio region. Show less

Responsible for developing and implementing programs and services in collaboration with appropriate university officials and departments to enhance the retention and graduation rates of students, particularly student of color. Advised and assisted students in resolving issues and grievances, counsel students of their rights and responsibilities, develop policies and procedures which support student success. Scanned, analyzed and developed quality of campus life programmatic responses to the… Show more Responsible for developing and implementing programs and services in collaboration with appropriate university officials and departments to enhance the retention and graduation rates of students, particularly student of color. Advised and assisted students in resolving issues and grievances, counsel students of their rights and responsibilities, develop policies and procedures which support student success. Scanned, analyzed and developed quality of campus life programmatic responses to the student's out-of-classroom experiences. Undertook and completed division website development and maintenance. Facilitated crisis management training and policy protocol. Collaborated with divisional and other administrative departments to enhance the quality of administrative services, campus life and student activities. Served as the administrative officer and supervisor for student organizations. Developed leadership training programs for staff and students. Co-directed special mentoring and recruitment programs. Served as executive project coordinator for multiple activities as determined by the vice president, conduct special studies and represent the Office of the Vice President within the internal and external communities. Adjudicated student conduct hearings. Chaired several executive level search committees. Show less

Assisted the President in carrying out the operational responsibilities of the Office including coordinating areas of responsibility of executive office staff, supervision and evaluation, executive office budget preparation, university policy development and management. Assisted in establishing priorities and agendas, researched issues of importance and sensitivity, produced briefing materials, drafted papers on all significant matters. Managed the timely and accurate completion of special… Show more Assisted the President in carrying out the operational responsibilities of the Office including coordinating areas of responsibility of executive office staff, supervision and evaluation, executive office budget preparation, university policy development and management. Assisted in establishing priorities and agendas, researched issues of importance and sensitivity, produced briefing materials, drafted papers on all significant matters. Managed the timely and accurate completion of special projects.Represented the President as appropriate, in resolving problems and complaints from students, parents and other constituents; responded to daily requests for Presidential assistance in handling inquiries, correspondence, complaints, and human resource matters, and determined allocation of tasks to other offices; or gathered appropriate background information for President to render a decision. Managed special projects and monitored public policy issues. Staffed University committees including the Long Range Vision Committee and the Pew Higher Education Roundtable. Provided administrative support for key university committees. Planned, promoted and implemented special events. Established priorities, agendas and various reports for presentation to the Board of Trustees, and scheduled and supervised appropriate meetings of the Committees and full Board of Trustees. Prepared board materials and conducted appropriate follow-up subsequent to meetings. Assisted the President in developing and managing Board of Trustee Orientation, Retreats, Board development and training. Developed and maintains electronic library of resource materials for Trustees' use. Monitored all policies of the Board of Trustees. Established on-going relationships with national and regional administrative bodies (Board of Regents, AGB, SOCHE, etc.) Served as the corporate secretary to the university and signed all legal documents pertaining to actions of the Board, as directed. Show less

Managed the 14 professional staff in the Office of Public Relations and directed the marketing communications program for the university while serving as Executive Assistant to the President.

Primary University spokesperson. Managed all local, regional, state and national media relations activities, including arranging news conferences and interviews for University personnel, students, guest lecturers and special celebrity guests. Created and produced weekly radio public affairs programs, "Current Perspectives," which was broadcast on a local commercial station and marketed statewide to other radio stations for their use. Developed and issued news releases, news… Show more Primary University spokesperson. Managed all local, regional, state and national media relations activities, including arranging news conferences and interviews for University personnel, students, guest lecturers and special celebrity guests. Created and produced weekly radio public affairs programs, "Current Perspectives," which was broadcast on a local commercial station and marketed statewide to other radio stations for their use. Developed and issued news releases, news advisories, radio news tapes and public service announcement. Disseminated a minimum of 300 individual news releases annually. Initiated news tip sheets for feature and research story ideas on a bimonthly basis. Managed communication efforts for hazardous materials disposal and student affairs crisis situations. Developed communication strategies for the advancement of university programs and people including Challenge 95, leadership conferences, and national conferences on a variety of issues and public affairs concerns. Show less

Managed all local, regional, state and national media relations activities, including arranging news conferences and interviews for University personnel, students, guest lecturers and special celebrity guests. Created and produced weekly radio public affairs programs, "Current Perspectives," which was broadcast on a local commercial station and marketed statewide to other radio stations for their use. Developed and issued news releases, news advisories, radio news tapes and… Show more Managed all local, regional, state and national media relations activities, including arranging news conferences and interviews for University personnel, students, guest lecturers and special celebrity guests. Created and produced weekly radio public affairs programs, "Current Perspectives," which was broadcast on a local commercial station and marketed statewide to other radio stations for their use. Developed and issued news releases, news advisories, radio news tapes and public service announcement. Disseminated a minimum of 300 individual news releases annually. Initiated news tip sheets for feature and research story ideas on a bimonthly basis. Managed communication efforts for hazardous materials disposal and student affairs crisis situations. Developed communication strategies for the advancement of university programs and people including Challenge 95, leadership conferences, and national conferences on a variety of issues and public affairs concerns.Managed university's advertising media buys and budgets. Prepared copy and design for submission to account executives. Produced radio advertising using student talent at no additional cost to the university. Launched university's most successful African-American student recruitment using the theme, "Keeping Their Dreams Alive." Supervised the development of university-wide experts list for use by area media. Supervised the creation and implementation of a University Speaker's Bureau. Created student volunteer program within the Dayton Public Schools. Supervised and trained staff. Show less

Bachelor Of Science, Education/Communication

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., CCM Women's Chorus, The News Record (News Editor), Hanarobi Contemporary.

Master’S Of Science Education, Student Affairs/Higher Education Administration

Activities and Societies: Association of Governing Boards – Board Professionals Board Member, American Council on Education, American.

Secondary Education And Teaching