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Ann Nelson approved to Cleveland Commission on Black Women and Girls
Summary
The Mayor’s Appointment Committee approved Ann Nelson, a Cleveland State senior assistant dean, to the Cleveland Commission on Black Women and Girls after she described 25 years of work in higher education and a focus on expanding trade-pathway opportunities for young people.
Ann Nelson, a senior assistant dean in the College of Business at Cleveland State University, was approved March 24 for consideration to serve on the Cleveland Commission on Black Women and Girls.
Nelson told the committee she grew up in Glenville, worked at Cleveland State for 25 years and wants the commission to broaden supports for women and girls of color. "I believe in education, but I believe in all types of education," Nelson said, adding that schools should provide more career and trade guidance so students who do not pursue four-year degrees still have pathways to stable employment.
Committee members questioned Nelson about residency and representation. Councilman Polensek said he was "concerned about appointing people to represent the city on boards and commissions who do not live in the city." Nelson replied that, although she now lives in University Heights, she grew up in Cleveland and works daily with Cleveland students at Cleveland State, noting that most of her students are Cleveland residents.
The committee discussed the commission’s composition and said it plans to recommend legislative amendments to broaden candidate eligibility and mix general members with titled appointees. The chair then called a vote on Nelson’s consideration; recorded responses in committee were in the affirmative and the chair congratulated Nelson.
The committee noted some inconsistency in public statements about the commission’s open seats during the exchange; members said they would complete recruitment and clarify the exact number of current vacancies prior to the commission’s next meeting. The committee announced Nelson was expected to attend the Cleveland Commission on Black Women and Girls meeting the following day.
Nelson told the committee she would be open to serving on subcommittees, recruiting students, and mentoring women of color seeking careers in higher education. The nomination will now move forward to the next stage of the city’s appointment process.
