A Letter From Our Board of Directors: Introducing our new Executive Director
Summer Greetings to all our Supporters,
The Board of Directors is excited to announce the hiring of Cheryl Fraenzl as the new Executive Director of The Diversity Center. Of the 120+ applications we received and after a long and diligent nationwide search and vetting, Cheryl was the candidate the Recruiting Committee felt had the most to offer The Diversity Center. The Executive Committee met face to face with Cheryl and wholeheartedly recommended her to the entire Board of Directors. Cheryl will begin work on July 6th.
Cheryl comes to us with extensive experience in innovative and evidence-based programming. As the Senior Director of Programs at Esalen Institute, Cheryl developed the Ambassador Circle resulting in over one hundred strategic and high-impact external partnerships emphasizing diversity and innovation. Cheryl is also an expert in the field of professional development. The Board of Directors is excited to work with Cheryl as she brings her visioning and leadership skills to the Center.
The Board and community all give enormous thanks to Ashlyn Adams and Deanna Zachary, who worked diligently to maintain continuity and strong leadership during a critical management changeover. The Board is grateful for the great work done by them and the rest of The Diversity Center staff who continue to deliver uninterrupted services to the community in the waning months of an epic pandemic.
We have accomplished so much since the start of the year. With Cheryl coming on board and the finishing touches being put on our building, we are greatly looking forward to the Center’s next chapter.
Sincerely,
Dana McRae, Ron Indra and the Board of Directors