Marcia Tyler

Marcia Tyler is an experienced human resources professional currently serving as the Vice President of People of Culture at The James Beard Foundation since October 2024. Previously, Marcia held the position of Senior Director of Human Resources at the National Urban League from January 2023 to October 2024, where responsibilities included managing HR functions across 13 departments for a staff of 135. Marcia's extensive background also includes serving as the Senior Director of People & Culture at The James Beard Foundation, overseeing HR functions for 50 employees, and the Head of Talent Acquisition at New York Road Runners, focusing on recruitment strategies that emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion. Additionally, Marcia worked as Chief of Staff at YWCA of the City of New York, supporting the CEO in strategic priorities. Marcia's educational qualifications include a Master of Arts and a Master of Education in Psychological Counseling from Teachers College/Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Adelphi University.