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Kyana Wheeler
Race and Social Justice Deputy Manager at City of Seattle
Kyana Wheeler is the Deputy Manager of the Race & Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) at the City of Seattle. She has over 20 years of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), specializing in anti-racism data, systems analysis, and leadership development. Wheeler holds a Master of Education (MEd) in Organizational Change Management and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Leadership and Policy Development.156
In her role at RSJI, she focuses on promoting equity and justice through policy changes and systemic reforms. Her extensive background includes facilitation of anti-racist training and development programs, aimed at fostering inclusive practices within organizations.23 Prior to her current position, she served as the Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at PRR, where she further advanced her commitment to social justice initiatives.46