Tenille N. Kaus
About Tenille N. Kaus
Tenille N. Kaus serves as the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Advancement at The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland. She has held various roles in diversity and labor relations across several organizations in Ohio, including Summa Health System and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
Current Role at Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Tenille N. Kaus serves as the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Advancement at The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland. She has held this position since 2022. In this role, she focuses on promoting diversity and inclusion within the organization and advancing equitable practices in legal services. Her leadership aims to enhance the accessibility of legal aid for diverse communities in Cleveland, Ohio.
Previous Experience in Labor Relations
Prior to her current role, Tenille Kaus worked as the Director of Labor Relations at the Cleveland Metropolitan School District from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure, she managed labor relations strategies and initiatives, contributing to the district's efforts in fostering a collaborative work environment. Her experience in this role supported the district's mission to improve educational outcomes through effective labor relations.
Experience at Summa Health System
Tenille Kaus served as the Affirmative Action Coordinator at Summa Health System from 2011 to 2015. In this position, she was responsible for implementing affirmative action policies and ensuring compliance with equal opportunity regulations. Her work contributed to the health system's commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Educational Background
Tenille Kaus earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Akron School of Law, where she studied from 2002 to 2005. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh, which she completed from 1998 to 2002. Additionally, she studied at Beaumont School and completed the LeadDIVERSITY program at the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio from 2009 to 2010.