Organizational Strategy, Leadership Development, and Inclusion Consulting
Located in the Greater Dayton region, Mary E. Tyler Consulting partners with organizations across Ohio and beyond to strengthen leadership, develop talent, increase program impact, and create effective, resilient, inclusive workplaces.
Mary works with government agencies, foundations, higher education, businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations to promote clarity, alignment, and human-centered transformation.
Mary E. Tyler, MPA, CDP
Mary E. Tyler, principal of Mary E. Tyler Consulting, LLC, is a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP®) with more than three decades of strategic leadership experience.
She partners with leaders across sectors to embed inclusive practices, deepen belonging, and expand socio‑economic access that strengthens outcomes for individuals, families, and communities in Southwest Ohio, and beyond.
Drawing on extensive expertise in program development, organizational assessment, training and professional development, and facilitated listening sessions, Mary designs learning experiences that elevate diverse voices and support meaningful, sustainable change.
Areas of Expertise
Equity‑Advancing Leadership & Culture Transformation
Delivers engaging presentations for workshops, community seminars, and statewide conferences. We design and facilitate people-centered programs and research processes. Mary E. Tyler’s approach gives organizations insights and tools to foster cultures of belonging, accountability, and lasting positive change.
Program Development and Evaluation
Advises community and corporate leaders through tailored research, listening sessions, and collaborative learning. Delivers clear reports and actionable recommendations to support decision-making, enhance programs, and identify opportunities.
Training and Professional Development
Build stronger leaders, teams, and organizations through through customized professional development solutions. Mary E. Tyler designs and facilitates engaging workshops, seminars, multi-session learning programs, executive coaching, mentoring, and assessments tailored to the unique needs of each client.
Her expertise includes developing Train-the-Trainer programs that equip internal leaders to effectively share knowledge, build skills, and expand learning across the organization. Through practical, results-driven instruction, Mary helps individuals and teams grow their capabilities, enhance performance, and achieve lasting success.
Interim Executive Leadership
“Our executive director left, and we need a leader to help us during the transition.”
Leadership transitions are challenging but also offer growth opportunities. Mary E. Tyler partners with organizations to provide interim executive leadership, succession planning, and strategic guidance during change. Her structured approach builds organizational capacity, encourages innovation, and ensures steady leadership. By maintaining stability, Mary helps organizations sustain momentum and prepare for long-term success.
If your organization needs experienced leadership during a transition, Mary can help you navigate change with confidence and clarity.
LinkedIn Recommendations
Mary Tyler is the consummate professional. She has provided a lot of different types of consultant services for Learn to Earn Dayton and without exception her work has exceeded our expectations. Mary consistently over delivers in so many ways: She goes the extra mile in doing the assigned work and carefully processes what she has done to make certain that it aligns with your program or project expectations. I also have SO valued her sense of personal honesty and professional integrity.
Chief Executive Officer, Learn to Earn Dayton, Dayton Foundation and Professor, University of Dayton