NEOMED appoints diversity vice president

ROOTSTOWN

Northeast Ohio Medical University has appointed Andre Burton as vice president for human resources and diversity.

Burton had been interim vice president since October 2018 with the departure of Carolyn Lanier, who had the dual role of chief of staff and vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Before his interim role, Burton was executive director of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Burton’s career at NEOMED began in August 2012, where he was named director of diversity affairs. Before joining NEOMED, he was recognized for his organizational effectiveness, bringing novel approaches to both public higher education and the Ohio Lottery Commission.

Burton received his law degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University and his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice (pre-law) from Kent State University.

Staff reports