MEET DR. TIFFANY
Dr. Tiffany is a leadership strategist, organizational development and talent management professional, and higher education leadership practitioner based in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Her professional work spans two complementary domains: enterprise-level Talent Management/Organizational Development strategy and transformational leadership development in higher education.
Domain 1 - Executive Leadership & Human Resources
Dr. Tiffany currently serves as Deputy Director of People & Culture for the City of Greensboro. In this role, she helps design and align people systems that strengthen workforce strategy, leadership capacity, and organizational performance. Her career has focused on building leadership ecosystems that balance structure, accountability, and human-centered culture.
Her research interests include leadership development, organizational behavior, group dynamics, and talent management. Her doctoral research examined leading from the middle of organizations and the often-overlooked value of followership as a pathway to leadership excellence.
Domain 2 - Higher Education Leadership & Student Development
In parallel with her executive career, Dr. Shelton has dedicated more than 20 years to cultivating leadership development in higher education.
A proud graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, her commitment to developing student leaders began during her undergraduate years and has continued throughout her career.
She has served as Director and Coach of the Golden Delight Auxiliary and as Leadership Development Coordinator with the NC A&T Marching Band since 2000.
Through this work, she has mentored and developed hundreds of college students, equipping them with the confidence, discipline, and leadership capacity needed to transition successfully into professional life. Her approach integrates identity development, accountability, team dynamics, and personal growth.
She specializes in translating foundational leadership principles into structured growth experiences for emerging leaders and those who guide them.
CERTIFICATIONS
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
Knowledge Management Certificate (ATD)
Training & Development Certificate (NC State)
EQi 2.0 Assessment Certified
Workplace Big Five Assessment Certified
