Scott Ayotte joined the Division of Inclusion and Equity at Grand Valley State University in 2017 as the Director of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity. In this role, Scott partners with university leadership to foster an inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students. Scott oversees the university’s affirmative action program, consults with university leadership on inclusive talent acquisition and retention, and provides leadership and oversight of the Inclusion Advocates Program. In addition to his leadership role at the University, he is also a lead consultant for the Inclusion and Equity Institute at GVSU where he delivers strategic DEI solutions for local and regional organizations. His primary areas of expertise include inclusive talent acquisition, organizational development, talent management, and strategic planning.