TYRONE CARR
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dynamic higher education leader with three decades of experience in fostering student success and community partnerships. Spearheaded diversity initiatives that significantly improved recruitment and retention of historically underrepresented students. Successfully engaged over 2,000 alumni, enhancing institutional support and strengthening community ties through strategic programming.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Student Affairs, Community Engagement and Opportunity
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Provided executive leadership for student affairs, community engagement, and diversity initiatives within a newly established college of osteopathic medicine.
- Led implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives supporting recruitment and retention of historically underrepresented medical students.
- Advised student organizations and developed leadership programming, enhancing student engagement and fostering a vibrant campus culture.
- Coordinated intervention strategies with faculty and student services, boosting student persistence and success rates.
- Served as intake officer for student conduct matters and recommended equitable resolutions.
- Conducted campus climate assessments and focus groups, informing institutional planning and promoting a more inclusive campus environment.
- Designed faculty and staff training on inclusive teaching and student support.
- Built community partnerships that expanded healthcare workforce pipeline initiatives.
Director, Alumni Diversity Initiatives
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Athens, Ohio
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Directed the triennial Black Alumni Reunion, engaging over 2,000 participants and coordinating 35 volunteers.
- Increased Black alumni participation by forging strategic partnership with Ebony Bobcat Network.
- Strengthened mentorship, philanthropy, and alumni affinity programming to foster community and support.
- Expanded engagement initiatives, enhancing connections for over 250,000 alumni worldwide.
Interim Director, LGBT Center
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Athens, Ohio
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Directed campus-wide LGBTQ+ initiatives, fostering community engagement and support among students and staff.
- Led educational programming that increased awareness and understanding of inclusivity across campus.
- Managed operational budgets, aligning resources with national best practices to enhance program effectiveness.
Executive Director, Interlink Alliance
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Athens, Ohio
01.2008 - 01.2019
- Secured public and private funding for educational and leadership initiatives, enabling program expansion.
- Directed statewide partnerships to enhance diversity in medicine and healthcare professions.
- Collaborated with university leadership to develop and implement institutional diversity planning.
- Represented Ohio University in national higher education partnerships.
Associate Director, Organizational Development
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Athens, Ohio
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Led leadership development, performance management, and employee training initiatives to enhance team capabilities and drive organizational growth.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance academic program offerings.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop curriculum aligned with institutional goals.
- Managed departmental budgets and resource allocation effectively.
Education
Master of Science in Education - Higher Education Administration
Ohio University
Athens, OhioBachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies & Human Resource Development
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, Maryland, USASkills
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Student affairs management
- Program development
- Medical pipeline initiatives
- Community partnerships
- Retention strategies
- Fundraising strategies
- Campus engagement strategies
- Crisis management
- Accreditation compliance
- Strategic planning
- Program evaluation
- Executive leadership
- Public speaking
- Leadership competencies
- Alumni engagement
Earlier Leadership Experience
- Director, Center of Excellence for Multicultural Medicine – Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Associate Director, Student Employment – Ohio University
- Residence Director – Ohio University
- Area Coordinator – Bowie State University
- Assistant Director, Residence Life – Cabrini College
Board And Community Leadership
- Chair, Kennedy Museum of Art Advisory Board, 01/01/16 - Present
- Board Member, Stuart's Opera House, 01/01/21 - Present
- Board Member, Factory Street Dance, 01/01/16 - 12/31/23
- Board Member, Appalachian Development Federal Credit Union, 01/01/94 - 12/31/00
- Member, Athens Racial Equity Coalition, 01/01/18 - 12/31/25
- Member, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., 01/01/00 - Present
Selected Presentations
- Cultural Competency in Osteopathic Medical Education
- Leading Effective Black Alumni Networks
- Student Pipeline Development in Medical Education
- Networking and Leadership Development for Students
- Community Service and Federal Work-Study Programs
Core Leadership Competencies
- Student Affairs Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Student Success & Retention
- DEI Strategy
- Medical Pipeline Programs
- Alumni Relations
- Community Partnerships
- Grant Development
- Organizational Development
- Executive Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Program Evaluation
Executive Highlights
- Expanded engagement initiatives serving 250,000+ Ohio University alumni worldwide, increasing participation in affinity, mentorship, and philanthropic programming.
- Directed the triennial Black Alumni Reunion, 2019 and 2022, reengaging more than 2,000 alumni attendees through strategic programming, volunteer coordination, and partnership development.
- Assisted in securing approximately $1.5 million in external funding over three years through the HRSA Center of Excellence grant and related statewide healthcare pipeline initiatives.
- Strengthened healthcare workforce pipeline programs by collaborating with university, healthcare, and community partners to expand access and opportunity for underrepresented students.
Accomplishments
- • Outstanding Administrator Award, Ohio University (2023)
• Men of Black Excellence, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (2014, 2018)
• Social Justice Award, United Campus Ministries (1992, 2016)
• Outstanding Advisor, Student National Medical Association (2005, 2007)
• Citizen of the Year, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (2001)
Timeline
Director of Student Affairs, Community Engagement and Opportunity
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
01.2023 - 01.2026
Director, Alumni Diversity Initiatives
OHIO UNIVERSITY
01.2020 - 01.2023
Interim Director, LGBT Center
OHIO UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - 01.2020
Executive Director, Interlink Alliance
OHIO UNIVERSITY
01.2008 - 01.2019
Associate Director, Organizational Development
OHIO UNIVERSITY
01.2006 - 01.2008
Master of Science in Education - Higher Education Administration
Ohio University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies & Human Resource Development
University of Maryland, Baltimore County