Charise Reid is a dynamic human resources leader with extensive experience in all areas of human resources including total rewards, performance management, and employee relations and engagement. Charise is currently the Vice President of Human Resources and Support Services + Chief Inclusion Equity Officer at Cleveland Institute of Art, an internationally recognized college of art and design, where she serves as a member of the executive team and leads the human resources function including recruiting, benefits, culture and engagement, diversity and inclusion, facilities and information technology. Before joining Cleveland Institute of Art, Reid held other human resources management roles at different organizations including, Ideastream, Bon Appètit Management Company and The Cleveland Orchestra. Reid holds a Masters in Human Resources from Keller Graduate School as well as a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Capital University and is a Senior Certified Professional in human resources (SPHR). Charise is a mentor with the Cleveland-based College Now program, a member of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) both on the national and local Cleveland level. She also sits on the steering committee for the Collaboration for Nonprofit HR Professionals.

Why I Got Involved:

“During my career I have worked at different arts organizations and formed an appreciation for different forms of art. Serving on the board of Heights Arts brings my love for all forms of creative art and the community of Cleveland Heights in which I reside. The mission to inspire people of all ages to engage in the arts is important factor in broadening perspectives and advancing social change.”