TYLER STIMPERT
Cleveland,Ohio
Summary
Organized, solutions-oriented leader with strong critical-thinking skills and an energetic, hands-on approach to problem solving.
Deep ability to connect multifaceted networks to expand access to high-quality, culturally competent care for marginalized populations.
Collaborative communicator skilled in cross-functional partnerships, grounded in a social justice and health equity framework.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Outreach Program Manager III
Taussig Cancer Institute at Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
02.2019 - Current
- Designs and implements evidence-based health programs that reduce cancer disparities through research, screening, education, prevention, and barrier resolution strategies.
- Secures more than $100,000 annually in grant funding to expand cancer prevention and screening access across Northeast Ohio.
- Builds and sustains partnerships with community organizations, healthcare systems, and public health agencies to strengthen access to culturally competent care.
- Conducts ongoing community needs assessments and feedback collection to identify structural drivers of LGBTQ+ health inequities, including discrimination, stigma, and social determinants of health.
- Leads outreach initiatives annually generating average of ~350 completed cancer screenings among diverse, underserved communities.
- Delivers cancer-prevention education to over 1,000 individuals each year, with a focus on communities facing systemic barriers to care.
- Provides annual instruction to 150+ medical trainees and caregivers through the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine on LGBTQ+ health disparities and inclusive care practices.
- Develops research protocols and data-collection frameworks for sexual and gender minority health initiatives, including cancer screening guidelines and analytic methodologies.
Administrative Program Coordinator II
Taussig Cancer Institute at Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed 30 post-doctoral fellows in their everyday procedures, including Grand Rounds, conferences, and staff meetings.
- Evaluated fellows and programs, based on enterprise-wide key performance indicators and curriculum benchmarks.
- Executed and implemented the didactic scheduling system and call scheduling system for over 90 staff doctors, residents, and fellows.
- Facilitated 100+ multifaceted fellowship candidate interviews, involving staff presentations, candidate evaluations, and tours.
- Assisted in ensuring accreditation for 3 fellowship programs within the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
Department Coordinator III
Taussig Cancer Institute at Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
02.2016 - 02.2019
- Oversaw institute-wide complex projects, such as the implementation of SMS appointment reminders for all outpatients.
- Synthesized information and created reports for senior administration to promote operational productivity using tools such as Tableau.
- Improved cohesiveness of high-level institute leadership team by organizing inter-communicative channels.
- Developed and maintained a remodeled, improved on-boarding initiative and orientation process for new administrators.
- Coordinated SOP development and implementation throughout departments in order to improve business performance.
Researcher
Kent State University’s College of Public Health
Kent, Ohio
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Conducted comprehensive data collection, analysis, and synthesis, reviewing over 360,000 unique data points from 2,006 survey responses and qualitative insights from 28 focus groups with 178 participants.
- Played a key role in developing cornerstone deliverables, including a Full Community Report with Recommendations, a Racial Equity Report, and an interactive Self-reported Health and Sociodemographic Dashboard.
- Coordinated stakeholder interviews with 23 individuals across 19 sessions, incorporating diverse perspectives to inform actionable recommendations for community leaders and policymakers.
- Identified systemic barriers through intersectionality-focused focus groups and qualitative methodologies, driving equity-focused solutions for LGBTQ+ populations and allies.
- Led the project’s public engagement strategy, ensuring accessibility of findings and resources through presentations and workshops.
Education
Master of Public Health - Health Policy and Management
Kent State University
12.2024
Graduate Certificate of LGBTQ+ Public Health - undefined
Kent State University
12.2024
Bachelor of Science - International Business, Spanish Language and Culture
John Carroll University
05.2015
Skills
- Organized, solutions-oriented leader with strong critical-thinking skills and an energetic, hands-on approach to problem solving
- Deep ability to connect multifaceted networks to expand access to high-quality, culturally competent care for marginalized populations
- Collaborative communicator skilled in cross-functional partnerships, grounded in a social justice and health equity framework
Websites
Leadership Experience
- B. Riley House, Board President, Leads the development and implementation of a multi-year strategic plan to guide sustainable growth and operational success., Oversees the expansion of the organization to Miami, FL and Columbus, OH, broadening access to affirming recovery services., Secures over $500,000 in funding annually to support program development, operational growth, and expanded service delivery.
- B. Riley House, Board Member, Provided directional oversight of a non-profit that seeks to help members of the LGBTQ+ community achieve long term sobriety., Facilitated process improvements that contributed to operational growth and enhanced organizational efficiency and impact.
- Phantasy Community Foundation, Board Member, Contributes to strategic planning of cultural programming at LGBTQ+ third spaces integrating recreation, wellness, dining, and arts., Supports initiatives that merge social impact, cultural preservation, and economic development to strengthen LGBTQ+ spaces., Advises on community engagement strategies to ensure programming reflects and responds to diverse LGBTQ+ needs.
- ClinicPride Employee Resource Group, Co-Chair, Engagement and Outreach, Develops engagement and outreach programming for Cleveland Clinic’s LGBTQ+ employee resource group., Leads efforts to advance Cleveland Clinic’s Healthcare Equality Index rank to the top tier, 'Leader' status.
- Group of Aspiring Leaders (G.O.A.L.), Cleveland Clinic, Member, Actively participates in networking events and innovative team sessions with up-and-coming leaders in a variety of fields.
- Global Business Initiative, John Carroll University, Co-Founder, Spearheaded new university-wide group to connect students interested in the globalization of business, funded by Boler Business School., Structured networking events in which business leaders shared their experiences in the international business world.
Notable Presentations Press Publications
- Provider education for culturally appropriate and compassionate care of sexual and gender minorities: Analysis of surveys administered before and after a cancer center-wide training., Journal of Clinical Oncology, ASCO Quality Symposium, 2025-01-01, https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/OP.2025.21.10_suppl.290
- Empowering Communities: Conducting LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessments Through Inclusive Collaboration, Creating Change Conference, National LGBTQ+ Task Force, 2025-01-01, https://issuu.com/nationallgbtqtaskforce/docs/cc2025_programbook_digital
- Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment, Kent State University, College of Public Health, 2024-01-01, https://www.lgbtqohio.org/sites/default/files/docs/KSU-028_CommunityReport_102124_FA.pdf
- Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment: 2SLGBTQIA+ Racial Equity Report, Kent State University, College of Public Health, 2024-01-01, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aUQ5C_heH3iWFjQZpSPHM2pTbKrPZg3C/view?usp=sharing
- LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Across the Life Course, Ohio Health Policy Summit, 2024-01-01, https://www.healthpolicyohio.org/files/assets/2024ohiohealthpolicysummitagenda10.3.2024hpiowebsite.pdf
- Comprehensive Cancer Prevention for Women Experiencing Homelessness: Demonstrating the Need for Onsite Mammography, Education, Navigation, and Cross Cancer Screenings, American Association for Cancer Research Journal, 2023-01-01, https://doi.org/10.1158/1538-7445.SABCS22-P6-08-12
- More Than Just a Seat at the Table: Principles for Authentic Community Engagement, Transforming Care Conference, Equitas Health, 2023-01-01, https://equitashealth.com/pdfs/Program-2023TransformingCareConference.pdf
- Barriers to Cancer Prevention Among Women Experiencing Homelessness Who Receive Onsite Mammography, Patient Navigation, and Education (HOPE), Journal of Clinical Oncology, ASCO Quality Symposium, 2022-01-01, https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2022.40.28_suppl.111
- Reducing Disparities in the LGBTQ+ Community: Striving Towards Cancer Health Equity Through Outreach, Cleveland Clinic’s Showcasing Solutions Symposium, 2022-01-01, https://pages.clevelandclinic.org/Showcasing-Solutions.html
- Cancer Fighting Kitchen: Minority Health Month Educator and Panelist, Cleveland Office of Minority Health and The Gathering Place, 2021-01-01, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93fWp0a6qIQ
- Coming out against cancer: How local outreach to the LGBT+ community can reduce cancer disparities, Journal of Clinical Oncology, ASCO Quality Symposium, 2020-01-01, https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2020.38.29_suppl.131
- Breaking Down Barriers: A Strategic Initiative to Collect Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Information in The Oncology Patient Population, Journal of Clinical Oncology, ASCO Quality Symposium, 2020-01-01, https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2020.38.29_suppl.128
- The Toll of Tobacco: Examining Policy Solutions to Address Health Disparities, American Cancer Society’s 2020 Policy Forum, 2020-01-01, https://www.fightcancer.org/events/2020-northern-ohio-policy-forum-toll-tobacco-pre-registration-closed
Pronouns
he.him.his
Personal Information
- Title: Community Outreach Program Manager III
- Gender: he/him/his
Awards
- Cleveland’s 40 Under 40, Crain’s Cleveland Business, 2025-11-01
- NextGen LGBTQ+ Leader Award, Plexus LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce, 2025-06-01
- 25 Under 35 Movers & Shakers, Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club, 2025-04-01
Timeline
Researcher
Kent State University’s College of Public Health
01.2023 - 12.2024
Community Outreach Program Manager III
Taussig Cancer Institute at Cleveland Clinic
02.2019 - Current
Administrative Program Coordinator II
Taussig Cancer Institute at Cleveland Clinic
07.2017 - 02.2019
Department Coordinator III
Taussig Cancer Institute at Cleveland Clinic
02.2016 - 02.2019
Master of Public Health - Health Policy and Management
Kent State University
Graduate Certificate of LGBTQ+ Public Health - undefined
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science - International Business, Spanish Language and Culture
John Carroll University