Kendria Taylor is A published author and community leader, who served as the first black Vice President for a network of schools where she led operational and community outreach strategies all throughout Texas.
She has also been a Sr. Business Consultant for the international training company JBG Success Academy and the Racial Equity Group where she customized and delivered training for fortune 100 and 500 companies. In 2017 she published her first children’s book series titled, “The Adventures of Jax and Riley. The series teaches student empathy and other topics that impact youth through social-emotional learning.
With over 19 years of experience in non-profit, corporate, training, and consulting Taylor started her training and consulting company TG8 LLC (TG8 Solutions Insight) where she currently serves as the President and Principal Consultant.
A high-energy consultant and subject matter expert, known for her experiential and group play therapy training. Taylor’s management expertise is layered with training in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, and intense Empathy Circle Training ” Taylor empowers managers and business leaders with her expertise in empathy, emotional intelligence, and team integrated systems. She is a highly sought-after speaker for educational institutions, businesses, and nonprofit organizations across the country.
She has worked with organizations all across the country including Empower a former Chase subsidiary and the second-largest financial company in the USA. Her client list also includes Dallas Independent School District, DeKalb Chamber of Commerce in Atlanta, Tarrant County, Education is Freedom, The Henry Group, State Farm, Inclusive Diversity Institute, Tarrant County College District, Paul Quinn, Department of Defense USA Army, and many more.
When Taylor is not coaching and facilitating, she enjoys engaging in her community through organizations like Jr. League, Girls Inc, and currently serving on the board for Communities In Schools Dallas, and Leadership Arlington. Taylor has received honors such as The Big Brothers Big Sisters “Heart of Gold Award” and has been the recipient of the “Big Sister of the Year” Award. In 2016 and 2019 Kendria was recognized with the “Women With Vision” award by the Jr League of Arlington and was the first woman of color in the 40-year history to receive this honor.
Taylor is a credentialed Mediator Alternative Dispute resolution and Family Mediator. She has a bachelor’s degree in Applied Arts and Science in Sociology, Conflict Resolution, and Ethnic Studies from the University of North Texas and a master’s degree in Family Studies from Amberton University.