Tamiko Gaines, MA MBA PhD Candidate, is an accomplished educator, leadership advisor, and senior executive-level global business professional with over 20 years of experience in higher education teaching and mass communications.

She excels in building unique strategic alliances between academic, government, and private industry institutions, with a proven record of successfully assessing and leveraging organizational strengths to establish strategic partnerships.

Tamiko is a critical thinker, adept at planning and implementing strategic initiatives, innovative programs, and adaptive solutions.

Her professional background includes partnering with University of Florida senior administrators and faculty on impactful projects, such as the UF - IFAS Challenge 2050 Project, and serving as an 'Executive in Residence' while collaborating on leadership development programs.

She has a strong foundation in education, holding a BA with high honors in French, an MBA in International Marketing, an MA in French, and is currently a PhD candidate specializing in leadership and global/intercultural leadership communication.

Tamiko's research and industry practice encompass areas such as effective leadership communication, crisis leadership, organizational change management, diversity, inclusion, cultural intelligence, public relations, and board of directors membership.

Throughout her career, Tamiko has held various roles in prestigious organizations such as the University of Florida, HM.CLAUSE, Inc., TestMasters, University of Southern California, Rain Bird Europe S.A.R.L., among others.

She has a strong background in institutional relations, development, public affairs, marketing, teaching, and leadership, making her a well-rounded professional with a diverse skill set and a passion for creating impactful collaborations.