Cyrice Griffith FRSA

With a background spanning senior leadership and consulting roles across urban planning, cultural enrichment, entertainment, design, and education non-profits, I have always aimed to make a meaningful impact. 

During my tenure at the University of Southern California, I spearheaded numerous initiatives that expanded audience reach and fostered a culture of creativity and collaboration. I have also been a strong advocate for workplace diversity, helping bridge the gap between entry-level teams and senior leadership to champion equity and inclusion. 

My previous roles include Deputy Director of the American Institute of Architects, Los Angeles, and Senior Director at the Urban Land Institute, where I prioritised diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. I continue to serve as a C-suite leader and Board Advisor on transformative, impact-focused projects.

Alongside my leadership work, I am the award-winning artist behind Griffith Chess Designs, honoured with an International Interior Design Association (IIDA) award for Sustainable Product Design. My individually curated luxury chess and checker sets blend expertise in art, architecture, and design, combining sustainable craftsmanship with modern artistry and traditional gameplay using found objects. 

Whether displayed in a luxury home, executive office, or members club, each Griffith Chess Designs piece is more than a game – it is a conversation starter, a means of human connection, and a functional work of art.