Chari Mullen
Chari Mullen is the principal consultant of CSM Practical Solutions with nearly 20 years of leadership experience combined in local government, justice administration, academic institutions, community non-profits, and board governance. She recently served as the inaugural Director of Diversity & Inclusion for the City of Fremont, Ohio and is a Certified Diversity Professional through the National Council of Diversity. In her inaugural role, she collaborated with community leaders to develop inclusive talent management, revised the city’s fair housing ordinance, and advanced minority economic development through her board leadership with the Northwest Ohio Minority Business Assistance Center.
As a social impact strategist, Mullen is experienced in leading and implementing a comprehensive strategy to foster a culture of valuing people and community learning. Through stakeholder collaboration, she led and integrated an inclusive ecosystem to reflect the aspirations of all residential groups known as Greater Fremont 43420. Moreover, she has deployed strategies to integrate the “Report A Concern” conflict and grievance resolution process in local government and higher education.
In addition, Mullen is a public speaker, former court appointed special advocate for abused and neglected children, and founder of Momma’s House Community Development Center. In 2023, Mullen was inducted into the Vanguard Tech Hall of Fame. She earned a Master of Business Administration in Leadership and Bachelor of Criminal Justice in Justice Administration from Tiffin University. She is currently enrolled at Walden University earning her Ph.D. in Public Policy & Administration.
