1. Global Leader, Learner and Teacher
LaTanya White
Concept Creative Group
1700 N Monroe Street, #11-171 Tallahasee FL 32303
www.latanyawhite.biz
Leadership Profile
LaTanya has studied Business in Tallahassee, Florida, Bartending in New Orleans,
Louisiana, Innovation in Silicon Valley and Entrepreneurship in Bali, Indonesia.
Serving as the Principal Community Educator for the Open Book Innovation Institute
for Minorities, a Business Analyst for the Florida Small Business Development Center
at Florida A&M University, an entrepreneurship mentor for Startup Quest Tallahassee
and the Entrepreneurship instructor at her alma mater, FAMU’s School of Business and
Industry, she makes a daily commitment to ensuring that access to entrepreneurship
education is more inclusive. More than anything, she considers herself a global leader,
learner and teacher. Learn from her experiences at www.latanyawhite.biz.
Global Leadership
◦ Founder, Open Book Innovation Institute for Minorities, June 2013-Present
◦ Mentor, StartupQuest Tallahassee, 2014
◦ Board Director, Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce, December 2012- Present
◦ Faculty Advisor, Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce Student Chapter, 2013-Present
◦ American Lung Association of Florida, Board Member, Tallahassee FL, 2012- 2013
◦ Leadership Tallahassee, Class 27, Tallahassee FL, 2009-Present
◦ Network of Young Professionals, Membership Chair , Tallahassee FL, 2009-2010
◦ Citizen’s Review Team- Emergency Services Group, Tallahassee, FL 2010, 2013, 2014
◦ Economic Development Chair, Tallahassee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., 2013-2014
◦ Tallahassee Concerned Vendors Steering Committee, 2008-2009
◦ Connect Florida Membership Chair, Tallahassee, 2007-2009
◦ Florida Luxury Marketing Council, Fundraising Committee Member, 2007-2008
Professor of Management ◦ Florida A&M University (SBI) ◦ Tallahassee, FL ◦ Aug 2010- Present
◦ Highlighting the impacts of innovation in management and business
◦ Accomplishing learning outcomes with active learning strategies and engaged students
◦ Engaging with students to ensure academic success and retention
Founder ◦ Concept Creative Group ◦ Tallahassee, FL ◦ July 2007- Present
◦ Owner of flagship business in Group, 71 Proof- renowned for stellar hospitality services
◦ Providing management consulting and competitive insights to regional organizations
◦ Serving the community through Adopt-A-Road participation and United Way volunteerism
Founder ◦ Vibrant Cities Project ◦ Tallahassee, FL ◦ December 2010- January 2013
◦ Mission is to measure and gauge citizen engagement
◦ Provide financial support to organizations and businesses with similar goals
◦ Create and highlight community events that encourage citizen engagement
Global Learning
◦ HBCU Innovation Summit, Palo Alto, CA, October 2013
◦ Change Ventures, Social Innovation Programme, Bali, Indonesia, September 2013
◦ Experiential Classroom XIV, Oklahoma State University/University of Florida, September 2013
◦ Entrepreneurial Excellence Program- Leon County Economic Development Council, Winter 2013
◦ TIPS Certified- Administered by Tri-Eagle Sales of Tallahassee, Valid 2007-2010

2. Global Leader, Learner and Teacher
LaTanya White
Concept Creative Group
1700 N Monroe Street, #11-171 Tallahasee FL 32303
www.latanyawhite.biz
◦ Art Institute of Tampa- Wine, Spirits and Beverage Management, Tampa, FL 2009
◦ Tales of the Cocktail- Cocktail Apprentice Program, New Orleans, LA 2008, 2009
◦ Beverage Alcohol Resource Program, New York, NY, September 2007
◦ American Bartending School, Bartending & Mixology, Tampa, FL, June-July 2006
◦ Florida A&M University, Master of Business Administration, Tallahassee, FL 2003
Global Teaching
Speaking Engagements
◦ The Power of Can, Big Bend Minority Chamber, Tallahassee FL, March 2014
◦ Leaps of (and Bound By) Faith, Tallahassee WOAMTEC/BPW, January 2014
◦ NBA Life After Retirement Business Boot Camp, Virtual, 2013-2014
◦ 30th
Annual Small Business Week Gala & Awards, Tallahassee, May 2013
◦ Morning Mentor, Ladies Learning To Lead Weekend Retreat, Tallahassee, May 2013
◦ Destined for Prosperity, Women of Destiny Conference and Awards, Tallahassee, April 2013
◦ My Life is Beautiful, Bond Community Health Center, Tallahassee, March 2013
◦ Black Business Week, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Fall 2011
◦ Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fall 2011
◦ Coffee and Careers, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Spring 2010
◦ Live Beyond Existence: Becoming a Powerful Woman, BPW-Tallahassee, Winter 2010
◦ Professional Development Course, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Spring 2010
◦ Entrepreneurship Course, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Spring 2010
◦ Leadership in Entrepreneurship, ODK FAMU Circle, Tallahassee, Spring 2010
◦ Moving Closer To My Dreams, Tallahassee, FL 2008, 2009
◦ NYP Community Forum, “Spotlight on Young Professionals”, Tallahassee, FL 2008
Articles and Press
◦ Tallahassee Democrat, January 2013, Big Steps for Small Business
◦ Tallahassee Democrat, January 2012, Group Aims To Make Tally More Vibrant
◦ Limelight Live, January 2012
◦ Finalist- Best Event Rental (Bartending Service), Tally Awards, 2011
◦ Finalist- Small Business of the Year Award, 2010
◦ The FAMUan, April 22, 2009, The Top 8 FAMUans You Should Follow
◦ Florida Courier, March 2009, Queen of Cocktails
◦ Tallahassee Democrat, March 2009, 25 Women You Need To Know
◦ tbt* Tampa Bay Times, December 12, 2008, Merry Mixmas to All
◦ Confessions of The Wedding DIVA Blog Post, December 15, 2007,Custom Drink
◦ Tallahassee Woman Magazine, June/July 2007, Women to Watch
◦ Tallahassee Democrat, May 2007, Business Section Cover Article “White gets in the mix”
◦ Essence Magazine, April 2007, Side Hustle of the Month
Publications and Presentations
◦ “Am I In the Right Place? Aligning Student Interest for Academic Success”, White, L., NACADA Region 4
Conference Poster Presentation, March 2013, Mobile, AL
◦ “Exploration of the Role of Active Learning in Facilitating Improved Student Performance”, Collins, J.
Rosier, K. Serman, J., White, L., IABPAD Winter Conference Presentation, January 2013, Orlando FL