Ciera Marie Y.

Ciera Marie Y. has a diverse and extensive work experience that showcases a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ciera Marie currently serves as the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Crisis Connections since July 2023. Prior to this, they held the position of Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Bertschi School from July 2020 to June 2023.

Ciera Marie Y. also has experience as a Board Trustee at Chatham University from October 2019 to October 2022. Ciera Marie actively contributed to the YWCA Center for Race and Gender Equity Advisory Committee as a Committee Member from January 2018 to August 2020.

In addition, Ciera Marie Y. worked at The Ellis School in various roles. Ciera Marie served as the Director of Equity & Inclusion from January 2018 to June 2020 and as the Coordinator of Equity & Inclusion from August 2016 to December 2017.

Ciera Marie Y. has valuable board experience, having served as a Board Member at the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh-Young Leaders Board from January 2018 to January 2020, as a Board Member at Homeless Children's Education Fund from December 2018 to October 2019, and as a Board Member at Prototype PGH from February 2018 to June 2019.

Further, they gained experience outside the education and non-profit sectors as the Co-Assistant Director at Tamarack Farm for the Farm & Wilderness Foundation from June 2019 to August 2019, and as a member of the Adagio Health Young Leaders Council at Adagio Health from January 2017 to June 2019.

Ciera Marie Y. completed their education at various institutions. Ciera Marie attended the Harvard Graduate School of Education from 2023 to 2025, although the specific degree and field of study are not mentioned. Previously, they pursued a degree in Cultural Studies, Film & Digital Technology, and International Studies-Africa Concentration at Chatham College for Women at Chatham University. The exact duration of their time at Chatham College is not specified. Ciera Marie Y. also attended Columbus Alternative High School, where they were an International Baccalaureate Candidate.

In addition to their formal education, Ciera Marie Y. obtained certifications in Mental Health First Aid from The Kingsley Association in October 2014 and Pittsburgh Action Against Rape-Sexual Assault Counseling from Pittsburgh Action Against Rape in May 2014.