Ryan Poehler

Ryan Poehler: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advocate at U.S. Bank

Ryan Poehler is an accomplished professional currently working as an Assistant Vice President and Leadership Development Program Manager at U.S. Bank. He is also a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Career Highlights

• Officially started on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team at U.S. Bank in October 2019, transitioning from the Wealth Management Marketing team.4
• Serves as a Leadership Development Professional and DEI Advocate, collaborating with others to drive positive change.5
• Recently posted about a new job opening for the Head of Inclusive Growth position on his team at U.S. Bank.6

Allyship and Inclusion

Poehler has written about the importance of allyship and inclusion, challenging the "Perfect Ally" myth. He believes that allyship is about action and using one's voice to advocate for marginalized communities, even if it means being "imperfect" at times.1

Poehler emphasizes the value of asking questions, being a student, and exploring answers together rather than trying to have all the solutions. He encourages others to show up and be loud in their support for diversity and inclusion.1

Education and Background

Poehler is a graduate of the University of Minnesota.2 He has over 11 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, previously working at Bumble Bee Foods.3

With his passion for DEI and leadership development, Ryan Poehler continues to make a positive impact at U.S. Bank and in the broader community.