Tamekia M. Scott
Founder/Lead Consultant
Dr. Tamekia Scott (she/her) is an equity practitioner at heart with over 20 years of experience in higher education leadership. Equity and access have been her focus while developing a multitude of training opportunities, conducting organizational audits, civil rights investigations, program analysis, and leading organizational change. Dr. Scott's passion for igniting leadership potential has helped numerous executives overcome challenges, embrace change, and reach new heights. Dr. Scott brings a wealth of knowledge to guide you on your journey.In addition, Dr. Scott's commitment to advancing equity has also allowed her to serve in federally mandated positions that required her to create and lead discrimination policies and practices as well as serve as the first point of contact for community members who had inquiries and/or experienced sexual misconduct or discrimination in the workplace. Through her comprehensive experience with state and local agencies, Dr. Scott has worked with key stakeholders to create new programs, enhance support, streamline processes, and enact policies and procedures that stimulate an inclusive and equitable environment for success.
Education Background
Dr. Scott holds a doctorate in Education with research emphasis on race and gender in leadership from Northern Illinois University and a master’s degree in Counseling and a bachelor's in Psychology both from Southern Illinois University. Her theoretical underpinnings and delivery methods are grounded in Appreciative Inquiry, Black Feminist Thought, Critical Consciousness, Equity-Mindedness, the CTFAR coaching model, Intersectionality, Positive Psychology, and Trauma-Informed Care (TIC).
Areas of Expertise are:
- Career Advancement/Exploration
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) program development
- Employee/student engagement
- Equity-Focused Leadership Development
- Inclusive education and training
- Restorative Human Resources practices from an equity-minded lens
- Women and intersectionality in the workplace
In addition to consulting & coaching work, Dr. Scott has served as a subject matter adjunct faculty, a Social Justice and Inclusion co-chair for NASPA's Women in Student Affairs (WISA), a Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Peer Reviewer, and a research mentor to high school students conducting advance research in equity.
Dr. Scott's latest publications
Edquity-Minded Consulting, LLC
