MARY E. TYLER, MPA, CDP
Strategist for Organization Performance and Certified Diversity Professional
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Presentations during workshops, community seminars, local and state-wide conferences. Design and delivery of programs and research processes, with the expertise needed to create a culture that fosters positive, sustainable change in your organization.
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Counsel for community and corporate leadership including facilitation of customized research process, listening sessions, encouraging shared experiences and learning, punctuated by reporting and recommendations to support organizational decision-making and innovative opportunities.
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Workshops, seminars, multi-session series, mentoring, and other customized content for clients from small to mid-size organizations. Design and facilitation of Train the Trainer Model involving a wide range of colleagues to teach new skills and knowledge to scale internal training delivery.
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Transform a transitional period into the evolution of your unique organization.
Engage Mary E Tyler’s executive leadership experience and services for thoughtful succession planning, critical to an effective transitional process. Strategic Interim Leadership is a methodical approach offering the ability to identify capacity-building opportunities, provide innovative solutions, and implement meaningful change.
After retiring from a rich and fulfilling career in non-profit executive leadership, Mary continues to utilize her gifts and skills in developing our standing and rising community-transformation leaders. Mary fosters a culture of courage where every working group benefits from her consistently powerful messaging and passion for energizing the individual to learn in a shared experience — innovating opportunities for both individual and organizational development.
Mary is a dynamic facilitator, strategist, and proud mother of grown children who have both chosen paths of service in nurturing professions — raised in the understanding that we are blessed to be a blessing to others.
Education
Master, Public Administration | 2019 |Wright State University
Certifications
Minority Business Enterprises, Women's Business Enterprises (MBEs, WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), Dayton, OH
Interim Executives Academy, Third Sector Company, Seattle, WA
Diversity First Certification, National Diversity Council, Houston, TX
Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH; Compression Planning Certification
Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, Boston, MA; Non-profit Management
Gaston Together, Inc., Gastonia, NC; Facilitator Training
Peace College, Raleigh, NC; Graduate, Women in Public Service Program; Leadership Development and Advocacy Training
Community Engagement
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Access Education, and Awareness
Convenor, Human Rights Movement, Declare Dayton a Human Rights City, 2022 – Present
Board Member: United Way Next Association, 2022 – Present
Member: Diversity Committee, United Way Next Association, 2021 – Present
Appointed: City of Dayton Police reform working group concentrating on training, implicit bias, de-escalation, and cultural competency, 2020
Advisory: Efforts to leverage the dynamics of aging in the workplace, The Dayton Foundation, 2020 - present
Leadership Team and Steering Committee: MVRPC Regional Equity Leadership Team and Inaugural Environmental Justice Academy, 2019 – 2022
Member and Culture Subgroup Co-chair: Welcome Dayton Committee, 2013 – 2019
Economic Development
Board of Directors: Phoenix Next, 2020 – Present
Board of Trustees: Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, 2016 – 2019
Board of Trustees: The Downtown Dayton Partnership, 2013 – 2019
Community Advisory Board: Wells Fargo Bank, 2006 –2011
Recognition, Honors, and Publications
Dayton Daily News, “Voices” article, “Growing a grassroots movement”, July 2023
ThinkTV, PBS, Documentary film, Redlining: Mapping Inequality, Dayton and Springfield, 2022
Dayton Daily News, “Voices” article, “Join the Global Human Rights Movement in 2023”, December 2022
Dayton Business Journal, Article, “How the Dayton community aids organizations serving persons of color”., and Dayton Daily News, “Voices” article submissions, 2021
Volunteer of the Quarter, Dayton Chamber of the Commerce, 2019
Executive of the Year Finalist, Dayton Business Journal, Business of the Year Awards Event, 2019
Volunteer of the Year, Dayton Rotary Club, President’s Club, Inc. Award, 2019
President’s Award, Dayton Builder’s Exchange, 2018
Youth Advocacy Award, Image of Hope, 2016
Coretta Scott King Award, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, 2014
Recommendations
I had the pleasure of working with Mary Tyler as a facilitator for our recent board retreat, and I cannot emphasize enough how instrumental she was in making the event a resounding success. If you're looking for an exceptional facilitator who can maximize the potential of your board retreat, Mary Tyler is the perfect choice.
Mary Tyler possesses all the qualities you'd expect from a top-notch facilitator: impartiality, objectivity, and an expert-level understanding of [relevant area of expertise]. She effortlessly navigates the complexities of group dynamics and ensures that every participant's voice is heard and valued. Mary Tyler skillfully manages disputes, controls hijackers, and fosters a collaborative atmosphere that leads to consensus and buy-in.
One of the standout aspects of Mary Tyler's approach is her innovative use of interactive exercises. She creates an environment where participants are up and moving, engaging in thoughtful discussions and collaborative activities. By incorporating small group settings, Mary Tyler facilitates lively discussions and encourages meaningful exchanges that spark fresh ideas and build strong relationships among board members.
But it's not just about serious business with Mary Tyler—she knows how to infuse the retreat with energy, humor, and fun! [His/Her] quick wit and lighthearted approach keep everyone engaged and ensure that the retreat is a dynamic and enjoyable experience. From team-building exercises to icebreakers that bring laughter, Mary Tyler strikes the perfect balance between productivity and enjoyment.
Fran O’Connor, Vice Chairperson, Advisory Board
Ms. Mary E. Tyler of Mary E. Tyler Consulting, LLC is a star. Ms. Tyler facilitated a half-day Compression Planning session for my 2022 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) team in December of 2022. We came out with actionable recommendations that can be implemented for our 2023 CFC. All the participants were fired up after Mary facilitated and led these discussions. I would recommend we use her for another organization that I am involved in.
Edmund H. Moore Ph.D., 2022 CFC Chair
Dayton District CFC, AFRL/RQTI
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Graceworks Lutheran Services launched a targeted DEIB initiative in 2021 with an internal team known as Bridges. Mary served as a consultant to our Bridges team in 2022, helping members develop a more focused path forward. Her experiences with other organizations allowed her to offer sound guidance and feedback. One goal of the Bridges team was to identify ways to get all internal stakeholders involved in the DEIB conversations. Mary facilitated separate training sessions for Managers and our Board of Directors, emphasizing the role of inclusive leaders, the need to develop a safe space for dialog, and the need for courageous conversations. Mary’s facilitation skills, knowledge, support, and encouragement helped Graceworks continue to advance in our DEIB journey. I would highly recommend Mary to any organization seeking a strong facilitator to advance their own DEIB goals.
Judy Budi, President and CEO at Graceworks Lutheran Services
I've had the privilege of working with Mary Tyler on community equity work for many years when she was at the helm of NCCJ. I'm thrilled to continue working with her as she brings her immense knowledge of organizational dynamics and capacity building to lead her own consulting company. Mary is a deeply skilled facilitator whose empathy and clear communication style allow her clients to easily connect and learn. Mary recently led an extremely engaging workshop for the Dayton Chamber's EMPOWER: Women's Leadership Cohort that focused on inclusive leadership in our current times. I am so grateful for the work that Mary leads throughout our community.
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
I have worked with Mary for over ten years, both with a community-wide violence prevention initiative and with my staff team of Prevention Professionals. She is the expert on diversity and inclusion in Montgomery County!
She has the uncanny ability to bring committees to a consensus. I watched her take a group of ten people who had gotten nowhere with planning for several months, help them define their strategies and outcomes, get them on track, and walk out of the room with actual plans and a renewed sense of purpose. All of this in less than 3 hours!
She can bring diversity and inclusion training and messages to groups so that everyone in the group feels safe and heard. This ability has been invaluable to my team of diverse individuals as we move along our journey of understanding our co-workers, where we come from, and why we feel and think the way we do.
Every group working with Mary benefits from her consistently powerful messaging and ability to foster courage in others.
Nancy Bleil
OCPSA Director of Prevention Services and Community Engagement at Samaritan Behavioral Health, Inc.