IMPACT. EQUITY. STRATEGY.
Impact begins with systems that work. Equity is more than a statement. It is the structure that strengthens retention, builds trust, drives innovation, and creates accountability. The TW Collective partners with organizations to advance impact, strategy, and equity by identifying the barriers that undermine workplace culture and designing evidence based solutions that create more equitable, resilient, and high performing workplaces where underrepresented talent can thrive.
Selected Writing & Publications
I am honored to have my work featured in the following publications:
ESSENCE
“I Walked Away At My Breaking Point. Now I Help Black Women Protect Themselves at Work.”
Women in Higher Education
“Preserving Progress: Why Education Is Essential for Women’s Empowerment.”
U.S. Veterans Magazine
“Unveiling the Invisible Barriers: The Veteran Struggle for Leadership and Inclusion.”
Black Feminist Collective
“Redefining Motherhood: Choice, Autonomy, and Thriving Beyond Tradition.”
Editorial Voice at Brownstone Magazine
Contributing essays exploring the full spectrum of Black womanhood—from ambition and identity to mental health, pleasure, and the quiet truths that shape our lives.
Speaking & Thought Leadership
2025 APEX Award Winner, Publication Excellence – Legacy Category (Wiley)
Recognized for publishing work with lasting impact on education, equity, and social progress.
Speaker, Benjamin A. Quarles Conference – Morgan State University (2025)
The Other 37 Cents: Economic Justice and the Reality of Pay Inequity for Black Women
Presenter, Future of Women Conference – Bali, Indonesia (2026)
The Other 37 Cents: Economic Justice and the Reality of Pay Inequity for Black Women
Guest Lecturer, Virginia State University—(2026)
More Than a Paycheck: Conversations with Black Students on Work, Economic Expectations, and Career Realities
The Woman Behind The Collective
The TW Collective is a research and advisory firm founded by Army veteran, organizational and behavioral scientist, award-winning writer, and doctoral researcher Tishayla J. Williams. Grounded in organizational and behavioral science, the firm develops original research, evidence-based frameworks, and practical tools that advance impact, equity, and strategy. Through Backbone Theory, the Backbone Brief, and the Black Women Workplace Protection Kit, The TW Collective helps organizations strengthen workplace culture while equipping Black women to navigate, protect, and thrive in the workplace.