Christian Ward, MSIDT, MSPOD, PMP, CSSBB has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Christian is currently working as the Director of Equity & Inclusion Initiatives at Greater Cleveland Partnership since June 2023. Prior to this, Christian held different positions at Sherwin-Williams, including HR Manager, Senior Learning and Organizational Development Specialist, and Learning and Organizational Development Specialist. Christian also worked at Case Western Reserve University as the Professional Development and Learning Manager from December 2019 to November 2020. Christian's previous experience includes roles at Cleveland Clinic as an Administrative Program Manager and Payer Denial Management - Employee Engagement Liaison. Christian started their career as a Senior Auditor at CDR Associates LLC, a Xerox Company, and worked as an Expense Analyst at Vox Mobile. Christian has a strong background in equity and inclusion, HR management, learning and development, program management, and auditing.
Christian Ward completed a Master of Science degree in Positive Organization Development and Change from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, they obtained a Master of Science degree in Instructional Design and Technology from Walden University, where they also earned a post-baccalaureate certificate in the same field from 2017 to 2019. In 2006, they received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University. Christian Ward also holds several additional certifications, including an Appreciative Inquiry Certificate and EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT LEADER & EXEC COACHING, both obtained in May 2021 as part of their MS in Positive Organization Development and Change. Christian is also a Project Management Professional, certified by the Project Management Institute in November 2018, and a Six Sigma Black Belt, certified by the Council for Six Sigma Certification in April 2018. There is no information available about their education at Cleveland State University.
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