Tiera Kavanaugh Wayne, Founder and CEO, TKT & Associates

Tiera Kavanaugh Wayne died in April, but leaves behind a legacy of dynamic leadership, staunch support for diverse businesses and deep commitment to community development. In 2006, she founded TKT & Associates Inc., a Louisville, Kentucky-based company that specializes in workforce diversity management, recruitment and employee development.

A champion of women-owned businesses, Tierra served on the steering committee board for Women’s Business Enterprise Council Ohio River Valley and co-chaired the executive committee for the group’s Catch the Wave regional conference. She was a frequent sponsor and speaker for many WBE events.