The Yard
Part 2
Tish Norman @TishNorman
Public Speaker and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant
Why She is Seeking to Become the Next Vice President
Kentucky State University National Alumni Association
@TishNorman
Dr. Michael Robinson, the host of The Yard, was joined by Tish Norman to discuss why she is seeking the opportunity to serve as Vice President of the Kentucky State University National Alumni Association. Tish is a 1991 graduate of Kentucky State University.She is a highly sought after public speaker with an emphasis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant.
BIO
A dynamic and energetic keynote speaker and DE&I consultant, Tish Norman uses her gift of public speaking as a platform for change. Tish is the Founder of Transforming Leaders Now, Inc., a consultancy specializing in Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, College & Career Readiness, Women, and African American History.
Experienced in working with leading brands in the career development industry, with the primary focus on DE&I and Interpersonal Skills, Tish is a highly regarded presenter, which is why her learning and development trainings have become favorites among organizations, universities, and leadership conferences from coast to coast. She is venerated for delivering tailored, measurable training solutions for corporate, government, and non-profit organizations of all sizes and challenges her audiences to actively contribute to the transformation and growth of their organizations.
Tish is a contributing author of several published articles and four books: Leading the Way: Stories of Inspiration and Leadership, BLACKOUT: Real Issues and Real Solutions to Real Challenges Facing Black Student Affairs Professionals, From Mediocre to Magnificent, and From Letters to Leaders: Creating Impact on Your Campus and Beyond. Additionally, Tish is the recipient of the Daniel Bentley Communication Award, the Ross Szabo Speaker Award, & a finalist in Campus Activities Magazine’s Speaker of the Year.
Tish has delivered over 1000 paid talks in her career, has presented her research at the Dr. Joseph H. McMillan National Conference on The Black Family in America and the National Council for Black Studies. Having spoken in 45 states and 14 countries, Tish still maintains an active speaking schedule, keynoting at dozens of leadership conferences and campuses every year. Tish is a graduate of Kentucky State University, has a Master of Arts in Education from Pepperdine University, and resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
BIO
A dynamic and energetic keynote speaker and DE&I consultant, Tish Norman uses her gift of public speaking as a platform for change. Tish is the Founder of Transforming Leaders Now, Inc., a consultancy specializing in Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, College & Career Readiness, Women, and African American History.
Experienced in working with leading brands in the career development industry, with the primary focus on DE&I and Interpersonal Skills, Tish is a highly regarded presenter, which is why her learning and development trainings have become favorites among organizations, universities, and leadership conferences from coast to coast. She is venerated for delivering tailored, measurable training solutions for corporate, government, and non-profit organizations of all sizes and challenges her audiences to actively contribute to the transformation and growth of their organizations.
Tish is a contributing author of several published articles and four books: Leading the Way: Stories of Inspiration and Leadership, BLACKOUT: Real Issues and Real Solutions to Real Challenges Facing Black Student Affairs Professionals, From Mediocre to Magnificent, and From Letters to Leaders: Creating Impact on Your Campus and Beyond. Additionally, Tish is the recipient of the Daniel Bentley Communication Award, the Ross Szabo Speaker Award, & a finalist in Campus Activities Magazine’s Speaker of the Year.
Tish has delivered over 1000 paid talks in her career, has presented her research at the Dr. Joseph H. McMillan National Conference on The Black Family in America and the National Council for Black Studies. Having spoken in 45 states and 14 countries, Tish still maintains an active speaking schedule, keynoting at dozens of leadership conferences and campuses every year. Tish is a graduate of Kentucky State University, has a Master of Arts in Education from Pepperdine University, and resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
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