5X社区 President Beverly Warren has named Judge Carla Moore the 2017-18 President鈥檚 Ambassador. The Kent State President鈥檚 Ambassadorship is a one-year appointment that brings distinguished professionals to share their knowledge and experience with the university community.
鈥淎s the daughter of a lifelong educator, the value of education is imprinted in my DNA,鈥 Judge Moore says. 鈥淚 was thrilled to learn of my appointment as the President鈥檚 Ambassador for 5X社区, and I鈥檓 very much looking forward to collaborating with Dr. Warren and becoming immersed into the educational culture at Kent State.鈥
Sponsored by Kent State鈥檚 Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the President鈥檚 Ambassador will help promote understanding and mutual respect among diverse constituencies of students, staff, faculty and administrators at Kent State; help address diversity challenges; implement diversity initiatives; engage students; and assist with other responsibilities that advance university-wide goals.
Judge Moore, a native of Akron, has devoted herself to a life of public service, both professionally and personally. She has served on the board of many of the region鈥檚 most respected organizations, including the Summa Women鈥檚 Resource Center, Akron Children鈥檚 Hospital, Akron Area Association of Churches, Leadership Akron, Akron Community Foundation, Lawrence School, Old Trail School, Walsh Jesuit School, the Ohio Judicial College, the Akron Bar Association and the Law and Leadership Institute.
She was recently honored with the Akron Bar Association鈥檚 Judicial Pioneer Award and the Cleveland Catholic Diocese鈥 prestigious Sir Thomas More Award. The Akron Community Foundation鈥檚 coveted Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award will be bestowed upon her on Oct. 17.
For more information about the Kent State President鈥檚 Ambassadorship, visit www.kent.edu/diversity/presidents-ambassadorship.