Tammy Evans

Dr. Tammy D. Evans, is a distinguished leader with a multifaceted career rooted in criminal justice, community service, nonprofit innovation, and higher education. With more than 20 years of hands-on experience in nonprofit leadership and extensive service as an academic administrator and professor, she has made a lasting impact on both social change and academic excellence.

A recognized trailblazer, Dr. Evans founded and served as the Chief Leadership Officer of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the marketability of low-income individuals, welfare-to-work participants, and women overcoming domestic violence. Under her leadership, the organization delivered a comprehensive suite of services—including vocational education, job-readiness training, coaching, and employment placement—empowering thousands of individuals and contributing to meaningful community development.

In a groundbreaking initiative, Dr. Evans forged strategic partnerships with law enforcement agencies and nonprofit organizations funded through the New Jersey Prison System, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services. These collaborations resulted in innovative programs that expanded training and employment opportunities for justice-involved individuals, strengthened reentry outcomes, reduced recidivism, and advanced pathways to self-sufficiency for individuals and their families. Over 18 years, the program served more than 20,000 individuals before closing in 2018, leaving a legacy of transformative impact.

Dr. Evans holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration with a specialization in Nonprofit Management and Leadership. She also earned three Master of Science degrees in Nonprofit Management (MNM), Public Administration (MPA), and an Executive Master of Business Administration (eMBA). Her combined academic expertise and real-world leadership experience position her as a respected thought leader across nonprofit, corporate, and academic sectors.

Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Theta Pi Omega Chapter

Education

PhD, Walden University

MBA, Strayer University (Jack Welch Management of Business Administration)

MPA, Walden University

BA, Eastern University