Naomi Sigg serves as the Vice President for Student Experience and Campus Belonging at John Carroll University, where she leads a comprehensive portfolio aimed at enriching student life and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). In this role, she oversees key areas such as the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion, the Dean of Students Office, Campus Recreation, Student Engagement, Residence Life, Title IX Initiatives, and DEIB programming for both students and faculty. Naomi’s vision is centered on fostering an inclusive, welcoming campus environment where all students feel supported to thrive academically, socially, and personally. With 20 years in higher education, she has built an impressive career dedicated to leadership development, student growth, and community building. Before joining John Carroll University, Naomi served as Senior Associate Dean of Students and Director of Multicultural Affairs at Case Western Reserve University. She also led the Midwest Asian American Students Union as its Executive Director, a role that allowed her to amplify the voices and experiences of the APIDA (Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American) community.
Naomi’s work has earned her national recognition and numerous prestigious awards, including the Flora Stone Mather Women of Achievement Award, the National Dialogue Award from Sustained Dialogue International, the OCPA Equity and Inclusion Award, the Myrtis Powell Community Builder Award from Miami University, and the G. Dean Patterson People Are Most Important Award from Case Western Reserve University Student Affairs. She is a sought-after speaker in the equity and higher education field, having presented at leading conferences such as the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE), the International Conference on Conflict Resolution and Education, and the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). Naomi has also facilitated hundreds of webinars and professional development sessions for organizations ranging from universities and K-12 schools to nonprofits and corporations.
Beyond her professional achievements, Naomi is deeply engaged in her local community, serving as a board member for the Veterans Assurance Network, the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, and contributing to the Twinsburg City School District as a member of their Educational Opportunities Committee.
