IDA D. WRIGHT
Daytona Beach,FL
Summary
Strategic leader with a proven track record in organizational development, project management, and budgetary oversight. Successfully optimizes operational efficiencies and leads cross-functional teams to surpass objectives. Exceptional skills in educational leadership and active engagement with the community. Accomplished mediator skilled at facilitating productive dialogue between disputing parties, fostering consensual resolutions without imposing decisions. Consultant with a strong focus on effective team collaboration and results-driven outcomes. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments. Skilled in policy analysis, project management, and process improvement. Recognized for leadership, strategic thinking, and communication abilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Government Operations Consultant
Department of Health
01.2021 - Current
- Serve as Northeast Regional Health Equity Coordinator overseeing eight counties and executing all aspects of regional health initiatives
- Developed and implemented strategic planning processes with realistic timelines while maintaining clear oversight of complex, overlapping project phases
- Provided budgetary oversight through complex calculations for risk assessments, resource allocation, and forecasting
- Established and fostered relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders
- Led teams of full-time, part-time staff and college mentors while ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Addressed operational challenges promptly and effectively while meeting local, state, and federal reporting requirements
Assistant Director
WIN HP Initiative
01.2020 - Current
- Plan, initiate, and oversee the execution of all aspects of community health initiatives in partnership with Bethune-Cookman University and Department of Health leadership teams
- Organized complex projects into manageable stages with realistic timelines while maintaining comprehensive oversight
- Performed financial calculations for risk assessments, resource allocation, and budgeting
- Established and maintained key stakeholder relationships across organizational boundaries
- Prepared and oversaw monthly activity reports meeting multi-level governmental requirements
- Managed diverse staff comprising one full-time employee, twelve part-time staff members, and six college mentors
Dean
Bethune-Cookman University
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Led the College of Business and Entrepreneurship with oversight of 20 full-time faculty, 10 adjunct faculty, and 650 students
- Provided long-range vision and developed strategic plans aligned with university initiatives
- Managed budgets across four academic units while ensuring compliance with institutional policies
- Built relationships with alumni, business leaders, and advisory boards to support college initiatives
- Led successful accreditation efforts with The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
- Developed and implemented curriculum changes including the launch of an Undergraduate Degree in Entrepreneurship and a Graduate MBA program
- Championed the College of Business and Entrepreneurship's initial accreditation application in 2016
- Implemented annual community service programming and fostered civic engagement
Principal Investigator
Bethune-Cookman University
01.2002 - 01.2021
- Served as Lead Consultant for external consulting projects via Bethune-Cookman University with partners including Raytheon, HP, EC&M, and Department of Defense
- Analyzed business performance and data to determine strategic alignment with organizational goals
- Evaluated management and organizational processes, identifying improvement opportunities
- Developed strategic customer service initiatives that increased satisfaction while reducing costs by 14%
- Introduced workflow and instructional tools that enhanced business efficiency and client engagement
- Coordinated cross-functional teams across multiple simultaneous projects and programs
Chairman
Volusia County School Board
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Elected official representing approximately 75,000 constituents, ensuring community values and priorities were reflected in educational policies and practices
- Led development of district mission, vision, and strategic plans in 2014 and 2020
- Established policies aligned with district mission and monitored procedural compliance
- Ensured effective resource allocation and management across the district
- Supported the Superintendent and conducted annual performance assessments
- Maintained transparent accountability while ensuring legal and ethical integrity
Education
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) - Management Concentration
Stetson University
Deland, FL12.2002
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) - Management Concentration
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2000
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Development
- Financial Resource Management
- Cross-Functional Project Coordination
- Stakeholder Relations
- Efficiency Improvement Planning
- Skilled in Dispute Management
Certification
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator: Circuit, County, Family and Arbitrator Board, 01/01/21
- Cross Cultural Healthcare Equity and Inclusion Trainer, 01/01/22
- Health Equity Train the Trainer, 01/01/23
- Community Health Worker, 01/01/25
- Real Estate License, 09/01/25
Research And Publications
- Nwafor, F., Wright, I., The Socioeconomic Effects of the 2018 Trump Tax Cuts: An Economist Perspective, 2020
- Leonard, J., Burney, E. A., Wright, I., Trends in World Affairs and Their Effect on Higher Education., Applied Business Research Conference and Teaching Learning Conference, Disney World, 2005
Board Memberships And Leadership
- AWISH Foundation, Inc., Member, 01/01/13, Present
- FUTURES Foundation, Inc., Member, 01/01/13, 01/01/20
- Partnerships for Arts Integrated Teaching (PAInT), University of South Florida, Sarasota, Member, 01/01/16, Present
- Minority Elected Officials (MEO), Ex-Officio, 01/01/16, Present
- Florida School Board Association, Vice President, 01/01/18, 01/01/19
- Florida School Board Association, Board of Directors, 01/01/17, 01/01/20
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Gamma Mu Omega Chapter, President, 01/01/18, 01/01/23
- Daytona Beach Chapter of The Links, Inc., Audit Chair, 01/01/18, 01/01/23
- Daytona Beach Area Chapter of Jack and Jill, Inc., Associate Member, 01/01/17, Present
- East Volusia County Boy Scouts Golden Eagle Fundraiser, Committee Member, 01/01/18, 01/01/21
Timeline
Government Operations Consultant
Department of Health
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Director
WIN HP Initiative
01.2020 - Current
Dean
Bethune-Cookman University
01.2014 - 01.2021
Chairman
Volusia County School Board
01.2013 - 01.2020
Principal Investigator
Bethune-Cookman University
01.2002 - 01.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) - Management Concentration
University of Central Florida
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator: Circuit, County, Family and Arbitrator Board, 01/01/21
- Cross Cultural Healthcare Equity and Inclusion Trainer, 01/01/22
- Health Equity Train the Trainer, 01/01/23
- Community Health Worker, 01/01/25
- Real Estate License, 09/01/25
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) - Management Concentration
Stetson University
Similar Profiles
BANDANA THAPA BANIYABANDANA THAPA BANIYA
Customer Service Officer - Outpatient Central Services at Department of HealthCustomer Service Officer - Outpatient Central Services at Department of Health
Wendy LoliweWendy Loliwe
Professional Nurse at Department Of HealthProfessional Nurse at Department Of Health
Erika MerliErika Merli
Executive Payroll Officer at Department of HealthExecutive Payroll Officer at Department of Health