About

Work Experience

Chief Equity & Learning Officer

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio

Digital Organizing Manager

Alliance for Safety & Justice

Program Director

LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland

My name is Eris Eady (she|they)

Eris Eady (She|They) is a Black, Bisexual, Non-binary & Disabled consultant, advocate, artist and writer from Cleveland, Ohio. They have organized, facilitated, performed, presented, and curated collaborative spaces all over the country. Eris has worked in the nonprofit and advocacy sector for over 20 years.

Known as the “Come Out Coach”, Eris equips individuals and organizations with the tools needed to foster identity and cultivate equitably inclusive practices. They have a Master’s of Science in Positive Organizational Development & Change from Case Western Reserve University; a Certificate in Emotionally Intelligent Leadership and Executive Coaching, and a Appreciative Inquiry Certificate in Positive Business and Societal Change.

Eris is the proud parent of Yahsiin Zora Venia.

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Skills

Content Strategy  Writing, Storytelling & Poetry
Stage Management & Hosting  Domestic Violence High Risk Assessment
Certified HIV Counselor  Strategic Planning & Data Management
Program & Curriculum Development  Assessment and Evaluation
Coalition Building   Creative Initiatives

Education
& Certificates

Masters of Positive Organizational Development & Change

Case Western Reserve University

Bachelor's of Arts Public Relations

Notre Dame College of Ohio

Certifications

Emotionally Intelligent Leadership & Executive Coaching
Appreciative Inquiry, Positive Business and Societal Change

Arts
& Publications

Eight Never Comes Journey to Whole: Excerpts, Essays & Exhales Womannish: Redefining Womanhood in a World That Won’t Make Room BRUH: Poems to Pay for Alimony

JUNETEENTH4me: A healing experience Strange7Fruit: earrings & accessories