Gerald Cameron
Akron,OH
Summary
Strategic higher education leader with over 8 years of experience in community engagement and program administration. Demonstrated success in building cross-functional teams and leading initiatives that align with institutional missions. Expertise in crisis management and partnership development, enhancing access and belonging for diverse student populations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HUD Certified Housing Counselor
CHN Housing Partners
Cleveland, United States
03.2025 - Current
- Manage caseload of 70+ clients; preventing foreclosure for more than 90% of seniors in Cuyahoga County.
- Strategic builder of community partnerships to expand wraparound services for low-income families.
- Deliver one-on-one counseling to assess client needs, develop budgets, and resolve housing challenges.
Senior Pastor
Celebration UMC
Euclid, United States
07.2019 - Current
- Oversee $200K annual budget and supervised a team of five employees.
- Cultivater of meaningful partnerships with local government, nonprofits, and businesses to increase congregation's social impact in Euclid, OH.
- Lead worship services for 100+ parishoners through expanded digital engagement.
Director of Community and Spiritual Engagement
Mercy College of Ohio
Toledo, United States
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Led large-scale community engagement initiatives reaching hundreds annually.
- Managed crisis intervention, student advocacy, and emergency response operations.
- Strengthened partnerships with nonprofits and community organizations.
- Supervised 12 staff and 30+ volunteers; improved event execution timelines by 20%.
- Oversaw program operations, assessment, and continuous improvement processes.
Interim Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Mercy College of Ohio
Toledo, United States
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Advised senior leadership on DEI strategy, policy, and institutional culture.
- Increased admitted BIPOC student enrollment by 15% in under one year.
- Facilitated DEI training, belonging initiatives, and campus-wide programming.
- Improved DEI outcomes by 20% through developing partnerships in Tiffin University and the University of Toledo.
Academic Advisor/Graduate Assistant
Seton Hall University
South Orange, United States
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Counseled and advised college freshmen in the development of their course of study and transition in navigating college-level requirements.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff, and counselors to ensure optimum student engagement and support.
Academic Advisor/Graduate Assistant
Seton Hall University
South Orange, United States
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Supervised academic support for 60+ students weekly; improved retention by 15%.
- Facilitated academic workshops on success planning and engagement.
Adjunct Professor
Seton Hall University
South Orange, United States
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Taught four sections of first-year seminar; improved student confidence by 25%.
- Designed learning modules on decision-making, diversity engagement, resilience, and communication.
University Chaplain Assistant
The University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Launched an initiative to bridge the racial divide on campus amongst various religious organizations through training and coaching student leaders on ethnicity, spirituality, and discernment.
- Performed crisis management through one-on-one consultations with students dealing with the difficulties of college adjustment and sense of belonging.
Education
M.Ed. - Higher Education
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA01.2017
M.Div. - Theological Studies
Princeton Theological Seminary
Princeton, NJ01.2016
B.A. - Political Science
New Jersey City University
01.2013
Skills
- Program and Systems Management
- Community Relations and Outreach
- Project Leadership and Team Supervision
- Budget Management
- Crisis Intervention and Case Management
- DEI Initiatives and Cultural Competency
- Project management
- Verbal and written communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Client relations
Timeline
HUD Certified Housing Counselor
CHN Housing Partners
03.2025 - Current
Interim Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Mercy College of Ohio
10.2023 - 09.2024
Director of Community and Spiritual Engagement
Mercy College of Ohio
01.2022 - 03.2025
Senior Pastor
Celebration UMC
07.2019 - Current
Academic Advisor/Graduate Assistant
Seton Hall University
07.2018 - 06.2019
Academic Advisor/Graduate Assistant
Seton Hall University
01.2018 - 01.2019
Adjunct Professor
Seton Hall University
01.2018 - 01.2019
University Chaplain Assistant
The University of Pennsylvania
09.2015 - 06.2016
M.Ed. - Higher Education
Temple University
M.Div. - Theological Studies
Princeton Theological Seminary
B.A. - Political Science
New Jersey City University