Dr. Tiffany Tyler-Garner is an educational psychologist, published researcher, and thought leader. Her personal and professional achievements reveal a servant leader committed to transforming the conditions that impact children, families and communities. Currently, Dr. Tyler-Garner spearheads workforce development and social initiatives for the City of Las Vegas. 

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Prior to joining the City, Dr. Tyler-Garner served as the executive director of the Children’s Advocacy Alliance, a 23+ year child policy advocacy organization. Dr. Tyler-Garner’s professional journey also includes serving as a gubernatorial cabinet member, CEO of an affiliate of the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization, Communities in Schools, and the COO of a White House-recognized workforce development nonprofit organization, Nevada Partners, Incorporated. 

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In each of these roles, Dr. Tyler-Garner has been a champion for opportunity while spearheading the delivery of programs, policy and services to improve conditions for Nevada’s most vulnerable populations. Moreover, Dr. Tyler-Garner has a rich history of service that includes serving on an array of governmental and nonprofit boards and commissions, including the Nevada Children’s Commission, Clark County Juvenile Justice Services Citizen Advisory Committee, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Multicultural Advisory Council, the Nevada Sentencing Commission, the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development Board, the Nevada Governor’s Office of Workforce Development Board, the Nevada Patient Protection Commission, Communities in Schools of Nevada, Hope for Prisoners, Obodo Collective, and Women of Global Change.

Dr. Tyler-Garner is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated, the nation’s first intercollegiate historically African American sorority, where she serves as chaplain for her local chapter. She is also a member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women where she works to improve conditions for women and girls in areas of health, education and economic empowerment. Committed to an unwavering investment in social change, Dr. Tyler-Garner is also a member of The Links, Incorporated, an elite international women’s  service organization whose focus is community service, advocacy and education.

Dr. Tyler-Garner’s commendations include the Urban Chamber of Commerce’s Women Business Advocate award, Vegas Inc.’s Humanitarian of the Year award, Workforce Connections’ Workforce Development Champion of the Year award, and UNLV College of Education Alumna of the Year award. Dr. Tyler holds a Doctorate in Educational Psychology for the University of Nevada- Las Vegas, a Master of Science in Counseling from California State University- Northridge, and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Southern California.

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When Dr. Tyler-Garner is not leading or serving, you can find her empowering professionals businesses, and communities in the areas of personal development, professional development, program development, program evaluation, grants management and grant writing. To learn more about Dr. Tyler-Garner and how she empower you, visit www.drtylerinspires.com.