Tyra Banks

Tyra helps organizations strengthen their capacity to plan, adapt, and thrive. As a Consultant with SSA, she works alongside leaders to develop strategic plans, improve operational efficiency, and guide teams through complex changes. 

Her background includes directing large-scale initiatives, as well as leading organizational and operational assessments for public and private entities. Known for her skill in facilitating collaboration, Tyra creates space for diverse perspectives to shape practical, forward-looking solutions. 

Tyra is a Certified Meeting Facilitator and Strategic Planning Professional with a Master of Public Administration from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor of Science from Southeastern Louisiana University. She is actively engaged in community and professional organizations. 

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Sciences, Southeastern Louisiana University
• Master's of Public Administration, Non-Profit Management, Louisiana State University
• The Ford Foundation, Fellowship
• The Center for Progressive Leadership, Fellowship
• Urban Leadership Development Institute, Meeting Facilitation Fellowship
• American University, Fellowship

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Strategic planning
• Program design
• Project management
• Organizational and operational assessment and redesign

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• Established a federally funded program with the Louisiana Minority Business Development Agency to support small businesses statewide
• Created BREC’s first disadvantaged business program, expanding contracting opportunities for small businesses
• Helped launch the MOVEBR Small Business Outreach Program, driving engagement for the parish’s largest infrastructure investment
• Director of COVID Business Response, Louisiana MBDA
• Vice Chair of the Board of Commissioners for the East Baton Rouge Housing Authority