Cariss T.

Cariss T. has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. In 2023, they worked as the Director of Grantmaking & Community Partnerships at United Way of Greater Cleveland. Prior to that, in 2022, they served as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Specialist at Greater Cleveland RTA. From 2018 to 2021, Cariss worked as a Regional Education & Outreach Coordinator at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, where they focused on implementing community-based education outreach programs. Cariss also has experience as a Community Investment Grants Manager at Westfield Insurance from 2016 to 2018, where they managed a portfolio of nonprofit community partners. Cariss has also held roles at Forest City Enterprises, Achievement Centers for Children, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority, Dix & Eaton, Progressive Insurance, and Northern Ohio Live Magazine.

Cariss T. has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Finance from Alabama State University. Cariss also has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Cleveland State University. Additionally, Cariss has completed a Project Management Certificate from Case Western Reserve University Executive Education Program in May 2012. Cariss also obtained an Event Planning Certificate from The Shlensky Institute for Event and Meeting Planning - Tri-C Corporate College in November 2006. Furthermore, Cariss was part of the YWCA of Cleveland, Women's Leadership Boot Camp, Class of 2012. Other details about their education history are not provided.