Tyra Smith Email & Phone Number

• Designs, establishes, and manages the City’s new Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. • Leads a comprehensive approach to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness in citywide policy development, legislation, procurement practices, hiring practices, procedures, and operations.• Leads the development of a comprehensive DEI strategy for the City, including conducting a needs assessment; identifying priorities; recommending DEI initiatives and programs; and development of a DEI Action Plan. • Develops, leads, and coordinates DEI training, seminars, workshops, and employee resource groups to include an awareness and understanding of equity related concepts.• Defines DEI performance measures; tracks and analyzes the effectiveness of DEI strategies and programs against these metrics; and uses the data to make recommendations on goals and objectives to improve City programs, policies, and procedures; and to improve the cultural proficiency within the organization. • Oversees and manages the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion departmental budget.• Creates opportunities to engage and educate external communities regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supports efforts to provide community advocacy initiatives and culturally competent community programming.• Creates a tool kit of diversity, equity, inclusion, and best practices.• Composes written reports to the Mayor and City Council on the progress and effectiveness of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the City.• Develops strategies focused on recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.• Presents DEI related reports and status on DEI initiatives to the City Council, City Manager, the Leadership Team, staff groups, and other officials and groups as required.• Serves as the City’s subject matter expert on diversity, equity, and inclusion; and represents the City effectively on equity issues in a variety of forums

• Supports team in developing project plans, including objectives, deliverables, scope, timing, milestones, roles and responsibilities • Supports CDO Operations Manager with ERG budget reconciliation, reporting, communications, and additional misc. responsibilities • Works with team to ensure an effective and efficient implementation, maintenance and systems feedback for various program• Contributes to program development and strategy conversations• Coordinates, develops and manages meeting agendas, action/decision logs and meeting minutes • Regularly consults with team and other cross-functional partners to remain abreast of relevant project developments and keeps others apprised of project status