Dr. LaShawn Taylor has spent more than 15 years working across the education and social sectors, driven by a deep commitment to building capacity within mission-oriented organizations. As a Director of Consulting, LaShawn leads the delivery of the organization’s full suite of consulting services, including individual client engagements, multi-client initiatives, and research-based special projects.
She earned her undergraduate degree from USC and later completed both her master’s and doctorate at Pepperdine University, where she now serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Social Entrepreneurship and Change graduate program. Throughout her career, LaShawn has partnered with leaders to strengthen financial capacity, advance community-development initiatives, and support sustainable impact. She also brings several years of experience leading workforce development and higher-education initiatives.
In her spare time, LaShawn enjoys traveling and attending sporting events with family and friends.