51ĀŅĀ×

51ĀŅĀ× President Lori Stewart Gonzalez has named Mary Elizabeth Miles as OHIOā€™s Vice President for Human Resources effective immediately. Miles has served in this role as an interim since November 2023.  

ā€œAlthough she only joined the 51ĀŅĀ× community five months ago, Mary Elizabeth has already made positive change and has established herself as a collaborative and thoughtful leader,ā€ President Gonzalez said. ā€œMary Elizabeth is the right leader to advance our commitment to the world of work. She has a proven record of supporting and promoting people, culture, and engagement, and I am thrilled that she has agreed to serve in this critical role.ā€

Miles, who most recently served as Vice President for Human Resources at the University of Louisville (UofL), is a veteran human resource professional with nearly three decades of experience in both the public and private sector. She is experienced in employee relations, conflict management, policy development, EEO/labor law compliance and staff development. 

Recognized for her commitment to the development, guidance and mentorship of employees, Miles is a visionary leader who most recently led her team at UofL through a two-year implementation of a new ERP system, WorkDay, while developing a Total Rewards Strategy, which resulted in market-competitive jobs with job growth paths for employees.

Miles holds a bachelor of arts in sociology and a master of science in justice administration from the University of Louisville, and she is a trained mediator for ADA workplace disputes and divorce and child custody.

ā€œI am truly humbled by this appointment and would like to thank President Gonzalez for her trust and support,ā€ Miles said. ā€œ51ĀŅĀ× is a special place because of its people, and I look forward to serving the faculty and staff as we move forward to implement our dynamic strategies for OHIOā€™s future.ā€