The Jeter Effect

Dr. Floyd Jeter is a transformational leader, educator, and public servant committed to advancing equity, access, and inclusive economic opportunity. With more than three decades of experience spanning corporate leadership, education, and municipal government, he has built a career defined by service, impact, and community empowerment. Dr. Jeter earned his Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Community College Leadership from New Jersey City University and his Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

He currently serves as Chief Diversity Officer for the City of Jersey City, where he leads strategic initiatives focused on equitable hiring, supplier diversity, workforce development, and inclusive public policy ensuring that the city’s growth creates meaningful opportunities for all residents.

In addition to his municipal leadership, Dr. Jeter has served as an adjunct professor at New Jersey City University for over a decade and is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). His professional journey includes nine years supporting children with autism through the Jersey City Board of Education and 15 years with Pepsi-Cola in progressive leadership roles, including serving as a liaison between Pepsi and Frito-Lay in the urban market.

Deeply engaged in civic life, he serves as 2nd Vice President of the NAACP Jersey City Branch, Co-Founder of B.U.I.L.D., Commissioner of the Hudson County Planning Board, and a member of multiple county and college advisory boards. A devoted father and proud grandfather, Dr. Jeter is guided by faith, family, and the principles, “Failure is not an option,” and “If the friends around you don’t change, change the friends around you.”