Freddy Collier

Freddy Collier has extensive work experience in various roles related to planning and management. Freddy currently holds the position of Sr. Vice President Strategy & New Initiatives at the Greater Cleveland Partnership since 2022. Prior to this, they worked as an Administrative Manager-Innovation and Strategic Initiatives at the City of Cleveland Office of Quality Control & Performance Management from January 2022 to March 2022.

Collier served as the Director at the Cleveland City Planning Commission from July 2014 to January 2022. Before that, they worked as the Assistant Planning Director at the Cleveland Planning Commission from October 2012 to July 2014. Freddy also held the role of Project Manager/Chief City Planner at the Cleveland City Planning Commission from January 2009 to October 2012.

Earlier in their career, Collier worked as a City Planner at the Cleveland Planning Commission from December 1999 to October 2009. Freddy started their professional journey as a Branch Manager at Fifth Third Bank from June 1993 to December 1999.

Freddy Collier's education history includes earning a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) degree in Public Administration from the University of Phoenix between 2009 and 2011. Prior to that, they attended Cleveland State University from 1993 to 1997, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with an emphasis in urban planning through the Urban Studies program. In 2011, they participated in the McCloy Urban Fellow program by the American Council on Germany. In addition, they completed the NLAPH national leadership academy for advancing public health and received a certificate in Population Health. Freddy Collier was also part of the Leadership Cleveland Class of 2018, although the specific dates and details of this program are not provided.