SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — County Executive Ilene Shapiro is proud to announce that staff member Tiera Moore has been honored with the Gender, Equity, Advocacy and Representation (G.E.A.R.) award from Kent State University’s Women’s Center. This recognition celebrates community members who are “turning the gears” toward equity through innovation, policy, and outreach.
About Tiera Moore
Moore, a Kent State University alumna, currently serves as:
- President of the Kent City School District Board of Education
- Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff Brian Nelsen in Summit County
Her educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Arts in English and Political Science from Kent State
- Master of Science in Geography from Kent State
During her time at Kent State, Moore also served as Student Body President in Undergraduate Student Government. Before her current role, she worked as a Community Liaison for Congresswoman Emilia Sykes.
Leadership Recognition
“Tiera’s passion is an enormous asset to our county operations. She understands the value of empowerment as a driving force of effective and efficient leadership,” said Executive Shapiro. “As a young woman, she has shown immense dedication to her community in every role she takes on, and we are proud that she is helping turn the gears here in Summit County.”
Award Ceremony Details
The second annual G.E.A.R. Awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, March 18 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Kent State Hotel and Conference Center.
