Tiana Tukes

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Morehouse College
Spelman College
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About

When navigating high-stakes career pivots, fundraising, or leadership leaps, technical advice only gets you halfway there. You also need someone in your corner who genuinely cares about your journey and understands the room you're trying to enter. My career spans venture capital, entrepreneurship, and higher education. As a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and the first trans woman of color in VC, I've spent years breaking new ground—advising Silicon Valley firms, co-founding initiatives for underrepresented investors, and serving in public economic development for the City of Atlanta. Along the way, I discovered that some of my most meaningful work happens as an educator and mentor, whether teaching at Spelman College (where I received the June Jordan Faculty & Staff Award) or working 1:1 with ambitious founders and professionals. I bring that blend of institutional insight, strategic rigor, and candid, wholehearted championing to every coaching session.

Why do I coach?

Everyone deserves a champion—someone who sees their potential clearly, even when they’re still finding their footing. I coach to be that steady, encouraging presence in my clients’ lives. Whether they’re launching a new venture, navigating a career pivot, or stepping into leadership, I’m there to amplify their vision, celebrate their wins, and help them move with clarity and confidence. Witnessing their growth and success is one of the greatest joys in my life.