Tyrone Jean

Tyrone Jean joined Providence Day School in July 2021 as the new Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (an updated title reflecting the depth and breadth of this office’s mission and the community they desire to cultivate at Providence Day School). He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from higher education and looks forward to leading PD in the advancement of a strategic vision for equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Prior to joining the PD community, he was the Assistant Dean of Students and Director at Elon University’s Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education. In that role, he served students, faculty, and staff by providing visionary leadership, strategic thinking, and content expertise in the areas of race, ethnicity, and diversity education. He led university-wide educational workshops and equity initiatives in fulfillment of Elon’s strategic plan. But most importantly, he worked to create a community of belonging for all students. He believes strongly in being able to meet people where they are and assists them in creating pathways for development. He possesses a deep philosophical understanding that DEI is a shared responsibility within a school community.

Prior to his work at Elon, he was at Duke University, where he was the Associate Director at the Center for Multicultural Affairs, and before that, he was the Assistant Dean in Duke’s Housing, Dining, and Residential Life Office. He holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia and an M.A. Ed from Virginia Tech. He is a national speaker and presenter and is a trained DEI professional. He serves on the National Advisory Council of the National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in Higher Education and is an alumnus of the Social Justice Training Institute. He is excited to join the Charger community and welcomes the opportunity to connect with students, families, and colleagues.