• Passionate advocate for youth
• Dedicated education leader
• Strong community role model

Tamera-Jo Grant holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Public Relations from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master’s in Business Administration with an emphasis on Leadership from Keller Graduate School of Management.

Tamera-Jo is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and is driven by a passion for giving back. She co-founded Girlfriends Ignite in 2008, after losing her brother to suicide in 2006. Girlfriends Ignite mentors young teens, focusing on restoring confidence and fostering healthy self-esteem, etc. Assisting the youth grappling with mental health challenges or other hindrances from reaching their best became her zealous purpose.

Tamera-Jo’s career evolved in the higher education sector, starting as an admissions advisor at DeVry University and advancing to an Associate Director of Admissions. In her current role as the Senior Director of Admissions at Ogle School, she leads and mentors admissions representatives, ensuring they effectively guide committed students towards a rewarding career in the beauty industry. Empowering those dedicated to higher learning, Tamera-Jo inspires and guides them to their level of success. Her daily connections with people enable her to genuinely give back and restore confidence.

Married to Anthony Grant, they delight in raising their two children, Aspen and Anthony Jr. Their shared commitment is evident through their annual Toy Drive, aimed at assisting families in need. As a mother, Tamera considers it a blessing to shepherd, train, and mentor her children, nurturing them toward their fullest potential in life.