Aliya Ward

Aliya (she/her) graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Managerial Information Systems. Currently, she is in the Masters of Business Administration program at East Carolina University. As The Diversity Movement’s Human Resources and Operations Coordinator, she assists with recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and administrative duties.

Aliya pushes herself to give back and serve her community however she can. While in university, Aliya was involved in various clubs and organizations, including the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, where she participated in various community service projects and was recognized for her efforts. Aliya is a former D1 collegiate cheerleader and continues her passion by volunteering at an all-star cheer gym.

Why DEI?: A quote I live by is “Be the change, you wish to see in the world” by Mahatma Gandhi. I want the world to be inclusive regardless of age, disability, gender expression, or gender identity. So, I chose to work for an organization that shares the same values as me and wants to make positive changes in the world.