Stagnation can sneak up on any organization, as aging processes lead to a slow creep in decline or in revenue or reputation, which, if not diagnosed and reversed, can lead to lasting issues. Founded in 2009 by the late Cheryl R. Teamer, Teamer Strategy Group, LLC (TSG) is a New Orleans–based consulting firm with a legacy rooted in community leadership, cultural grounding, and strategic excellence. Under the leadership of Dr. Toya Barnes‑Teamer, TSG continues to honor that legacy while expanding its reach and impact across education, healthcare, workforce, corporations, philanthropy, and community‑based systems. The firm has grown into a trusted national partner for organizations seeking clarity, alignment, and sustainable transformation with a team that is dedicated to the long-term growth and health of their partners.
Dr. Barnes‑Teamer brings more than 35 years of experience as a strategist, facilitator, and architect of systemwide initiatives. Her work spans leadership development, conflict‑resolution frameworks, onboarding systems, and the creation of executive‑ready materials that elevate organizational capacity. Barnes-Teamer provides expertise in federal, state, and system-level research, policy, and cross-sector collaboration. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Loyola University New Orleans and a Ph.D. from the University of New Orleans. She is widely recognized for her ability to synthesize complexity, build alignment across diverse stakeholders, and design branded and resonant tools that help leaders and organizations move from vision to execution.
Tai Teamer, MA, is an artist, educator, and entrepreneur. As owner of Spotlight Dance NOLA dance studio, Tai offers dance technique and fitness classes to ages 2 to adult, as well as senior fitness classes. As Senior Associate of Branding, Marketing, & Community Engagement for TSG, she works to strengthen TSG’s as well as some of its clients visibility and impact by stewarding its brand, developing compelling multi‑channel marketing content, managing campaigns and social presence, cultivating community and partner relationships, supporting public-facing events, and translating data and trends into actionable insights that deepen engagement and advance TSG’s and its clients mission. Tai understands personal branding firsthand from her experience in pageants. She served as the Inaugural Miss Black Student Union at Loyola University New Orleans and served as Miss Black New Orleans 2017, Miss Black Louisiana 2018, and made it to the top 5 competing for the title of Miss Black US Ambassador in Atlanta. She recently launched her own pageant system, Crowned Pageants Louisiana.
Tia Alicia Teamer is a higher education professional, consultant, and social impact leader with more than seven years of progressive experience across two-year and four-year institutions, nonprofit organizations, and policy and advocacy firms. Tia serves as a Senior Associate with Teamer Strategy Group, LLC, where she provides strategic support in policy analysis, assessment, communications, and project management. She is also the Founder and CEO of Project Purple Butterfly, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to epilepsy awareness, education, and empowerment. Tia holds a master’s degree from the University of New Orleans and a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University New Orleans. She is currently pursuing her doctorate from the University of New Orleans.
TSG partners with organizations that are committed to impact—institutions that understand that culture, strategy, and leadership must move together. Through its consulting, facilitation, and leadership development offerings, TSG helps leaders strengthen their systems, deepen their purpose, and create conditions where people and communities can thrive. Known for its ability to translate complex challenges into practical, people‑centered strategies that leaders can implement with confidence, TSG specializes in organizational effectiveness, strategic planning, leadership development, and program architecture—always with a cultural lens and a deep respect for lived experience. Whether guiding a statewide collaborative, designing a multi‑institutional initiative, or coaching emerging executives, TSG brings a blend of executive judgment, cultural fluency, and operational precision that sets it apart.
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