Hi, I'm Taniecea Mallery

The educator, consultant and data strategist behind Diverse City Labs.

I help emerging leaders use data to advance diversity and inclusion.

From the time I was very young, I knew that I was a "numbers girl."

I can remember running home from school as a precocious 2nd grader, excited to tell anyone who would listen about the new math skills I had acquired that day.

As I got older, the love of numbers stuck with me. So, it came as no surprise when I majored and eventually earned a B.S. degree in Math from Loyola University New Orleans in 2005.

Every time someone asked me what I would do with a degree in Math, my response was an emphatic shoulder shrug.

All I knew was that doing math was like breathing to me.

But when it came time to actually get a job, I was hit with a big dose of reality. And it was time to ask myself, "What are you going to do with a degree in Math?"

So of course, I did what any Math lover would do... I went back to school!

Eventually, I earned my Ph.D. in Applied and Computational Math from Princeton University in 2012.

But then, I *REALLY* had to get a job. And, I still had no clue what I was going to do.

That's when I received some of the best career advice I've ever gotten from one of my dearest mentors.

"Do the thing you'd do even if you didn't get paid a cent to do it."

Wow. That's some powerful stuff!

And if I had to look back on my career to the most pivotal moment for my current success, the moment I received that advice was it.

That was the moment I ventured down the path of following my passion into diversity work in higher education.

In one of my most impactful roles, I was fortunate to work on diversity policy and programs at the Association of American Medical Colleges in Washington, DC.

Working at a national association, I gained a broad and deep perspective of the diversity and inclusion issues facing medical schools and other higher education institutions throughout the country. 

After spending a year and a half at AAMC, I had the wonderful opportunity to return home to lead the Office for Campus Diversity at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

It truly is rewarding to wake up every day and serve the community that made me who I am today.

Throughout every stage of my journey in higher education, I've had to rely on the support and resources of diversity champions, community advocates, mentors and sponsors.

I knew that my life's calling meant pursuing a career giving back after so much had been given to me.

Ever since the moment that I followed my mentor's advice, I've accelerated my path to and through leadership.

BUT, most people would be surprised to learn what I consider to be the key to my success.

I've used my unique perspective as a "numbers girl" to my advantage, taking every opportunity to share my passions and tell my story using data.

One of my most valuable skills is the ability to be an effective translator, especially when it comes to understanding advances in diversity and inclusion.

Many people, perhaps like you, are afraid of numbers. Or, perhaps they just aren't sure how numbers are useful in their everyday life.

That's why I'm here -- to help break down the barrier between "data skeptic" and "data enthusiast."

I'm passionate about helping people use data to advance their personal and professional goals. And now, as the founder of Diverse City Labs, I'm helping change makers like you by providing trusted content and proven strategies for quantifying your diversity and inclusion efforts.

I've developed blog posts, webinars and content for speaking engagements.

I've shared my expertise with students, young professionals, corporate leadership teams and boards of directors.

I’ve worked one-on-one with individuals looking for personalized coaching to develop effective strategies for advancing diversity and inclusion.

I'd love to learn more about how I can help advance your efforts by quantifying your impact.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you find the resources and content I've provided to be relevant and useful!

(Full disclosure: I *still* don't know what I'm going to do with a degree in Math ;-)