DeLisha Tapscott, Ed.D
Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States
4K followers
500+ connections
About
DeLisha Tapscott, Ed.D. is a leadership educator and social change agent who amplifies…
Articles by DeLisha
-
“Black Enough” for Who? Kamala, Her Blackness, and How Identity Politics Won’t Save You
“Black Enough” for Who? Kamala, Her Blackness, and How Identity Politics Won’t Save You
By DeLisha Tapscott, Ed.D
-
Digital Havens: Resisting Erasure and Crafting Sanctuary Spaces for Black Women Online and Beyond
Digital Havens: Resisting Erasure and Crafting Sanctuary Spaces for Black Women Online and Beyond
By DeLisha Tapscott, Ed.D
-
It Ain't About the Shorts: Unpacking Professionalism Through the Lens of Whiteness
It Ain't About the Shorts: Unpacking Professionalism Through the Lens of Whiteness
By DeLisha Tapscott, Ed.D
Activity
-
Extra extra read all about it! Are you a speaker looking to support Black woven entrepreneurs!? Submit your application to speak at the 2025 Baddies…
Extra extra read all about it! Are you a speaker looking to support Black woven entrepreneurs!? Submit your application to speak at the 2025 Baddies…
Shared by DeLisha Tapscott, Ed.D
-
Today, I spent most of the day in bed resting—like really resting. Our offices close every other Friday during the summer, and today was our last…
Today, I spent most of the day in bed resting—like really resting. Our offices close every other Friday during the summer, and today was our last…
Shared by DeLisha Tapscott, Ed.D
Experience
Education
-
University of Dayton
-
Designed for professionals who already hold a master’s degree, the EdD in Leadership for Organizations will help you lead mission-driven organizations to success through the program’s emphasis on research, collaboration, social justice and applied practice.
Areas of interest: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Nonprofits and Organizational Leadership
Areas of study: Identity Negotation, Cultural Contracts Theory, Affinity Space -
-
The Graduate Certificate in College Teaching and Learning can help you gain the skills you need to meet the increasing demand for qualified college instructors.
Discover the major steps in the teaching and learning process: planning, developing, and facilitating learning experiences and assessing outcomes. Explore online learning environments and how to meet the needs of students in the virtual classroom. -
-
The Master’s in Organizational Management degree allows you to develop advanced skills in dealing with the complex problems that organizations and individuals face in today's marketplace. A master’s in organizational management online offers you courses in organizational change, marketing, decision making, strategic thinking, and innovation that will cultivate the landscape for building an organizational culture that embraces quality and diversity. Pursuing a degree in organizational management…
The Master’s in Organizational Management degree allows you to develop advanced skills in dealing with the complex problems that organizations and individuals face in today's marketplace. A master’s in organizational management online offers you courses in organizational change, marketing, decision making, strategic thinking, and innovation that will cultivate the landscape for building an organizational culture that embraces quality and diversity. Pursuing a degree in organizational management allows you to develop the skills needed in order to be a successful organizational manager in the area of business or industry that you decide to follow.
-
-
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
-
Member
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
- Present 10 years 10 months
It is the mission of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to enhance the quality of life for women and their families in the U.S. and globally through community service, civil, and social action. Our goal is to achieve greater progress in the areas of education, health awareness, and leadership development. Our members, affiliates, staff, and community partners work to create and support initiatives that align with our vision.
-
Board Member
Amateka College Prep
- 10 months
Education
“Amateka” means histories in Kinyarwanda, an official language of Rwanda in East Africa.
We implement African-centered education in schools and organizations to celebrate the world's Black communities.
We offer a college-preparatory education for multiracial, multicultural high school students in Washington, D.C., recognizing the many cultural histories of the world.
-
Board Member
Kallion Leadership, Inc.
- 9 months
Kallion is an organization dedicated to developing better leadership across all sectors and communities through the study of the humanities. Kallion accomplishes its mission in the following ways:
By facilitating conversations among diverse individuals to define “better” and “ideal” leadership
By developing and publishing materials on leadership
By supporting and mentoring teachers at all academic levels
By promoting collaborative research
By connecting researchers with wider…Kallion is an organization dedicated to developing better leadership across all sectors and communities through the study of the humanities. Kallion accomplishes its mission in the following ways:
By facilitating conversations among diverse individuals to define “better” and “ideal” leadership
By developing and publishing materials on leadership
By supporting and mentoring teachers at all academic levels
By promoting collaborative research
By connecting researchers with wider audiences
By featuring those in leadership roles who can speak to how the humanities informs their leadership
Projects
-
Women’s Elevation Magazine
-
Online magazine geared toward uplifting women of color in various industries.
Honors & Awards
-
Speaker at the Harvard Graduate School of Education 14th Annual Alumni of Color Conference's Youth Conference
Harvard Graduate School of Education
The Youth Conference is an opportunity for youth in the Boston area to experience enriching programming and activities that challenge and equip them with skills to be the leaders of their generation. Leading up to the conference, students will engage in workshops with HGSE students around identity as a foundation for what they will experience during the conference.
-
Speaker at the Texas A&M University Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference (SBSLC)
Texas A&M University
In 1989, innovative collegians at Texas A&M University hosted a forum by which African American students in the southwest could assemble to address the problems and concerns that affected the Black community. The Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference (SBSLC) is held each January, uniting hundreds of students and advisors, nationally renowned speakers, and a variety of corporations from throughout the entire country.
The conference presents a number of creative workshops that…In 1989, innovative collegians at Texas A&M University hosted a forum by which African American students in the southwest could assemble to address the problems and concerns that affected the Black community. The Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference (SBSLC) is held each January, uniting hundreds of students and advisors, nationally renowned speakers, and a variety of corporations from throughout the entire country.
The conference presents a number of creative workshops that focus on related topics and develop strong leadership skills. SBSLC is dedicated to addressing and developing solutions to major issues as well as bringing a spirit of unity among students and leaders of all levels. In 1999, the Advanced Leadership Institute (ALI) was developed to provide seasoned student leaders with an in depth leadership experience. In 2001, the Advanced Leadership Institute was renamed the Charles E. Williams II Advanced Leadership Institute. -
#25 in the 2014 Home-Based 100 Competition
Startup Nation
-
2014 Stiletto Woman In Business Award Business on the Rise recipient
Stiletto Woman In Business Awards
-
2014 SHERocks Awards Industry Power Player recipient
SHERocks 2014
-
2014 Completely Yours Events Two-Year Anniversary Savvy Mompreneur Honoree
Completely Yours Events
Languages
-
English
-
Organizations
-
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Epistoleus, Zeta Tau Sigma Alumnae Chapter
- Present
Recommendations received
1 person has recommended DeLisha
Join now to viewOther similar profiles
Explore collaborative articles
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
Explore More