Taliah Givens is a dynamic force who seamlessly blends the roles of educator, engineer, author, and entrepreneur. With over 20-years of leadership in national education organizations, including Jobs for America’s Graduates, the Council of Chief State School Officers, and the United Negro College Fund, Taliah significantly improved educational opportunities and career attainment for over 1000 students and impacted educators, parents, and policy makers nationwide.
As an actual "hidden figure," she achieved the groundbreaking feat of becoming the first African-American woman to secure dual engineering degrees from Alabama A&M University and the Georgia Institute of Technology, through a full scholarship and over $100,000 in merit-based awards leading to a master's in public administration.
Originating from Paterson, NJ, her empowering message from her book and study guide, "Worth the Investment" resonates through conferences, podcasts, and magazines, transforming audiences to develop their inner G.R.I.T. along the 5-Areas of Achievement connecting passion to purpose.
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