The Purpose Filled Woman: Honoring Your Journey, Living with Intention - Softcover

Tyra L. Banks is a native of Marrero, Louisiana. A magnet school student, Tyra graduated early to pursue a degree in Family & Consumer Science with a concentration in Marriage and Family Studies. Right after Hurricane Katrina, Tyra became a disaster relief volunteer, and worked with Second Harvest Food Bank, St. Augustine’s Church, and The United New Orleans Plan. Her public service spirit was born, leading her to complete an internship at the Center for Progressive Leadership in Washington, DC where she was later a fully funded fellow. She also went on to complete a fellowship in the Women & Politics Institute at American University. Tyra also become a trained Community Organizer at the historic Midwest Academy. In response to her community’s need for strategy and organizing services, Tyra opened Banks Consulting in 2010. Tyra is a Technology of Participation trained facilitator, writer, non-profit industry consultant, and speaker. She continues to work as President of Banks Consulting while pursuing her master’s degree in Public Administration from Louisiana State University and working as Legislative Assistant to Councilwoman Ronnie Edwards. She also holds two certifications in parenting education; one in Systematic Training in Effective Parenting and the other in Nurturing Parenting. Tyra is a proud mother and she enjoys blogging about her experience as a parent.