Speaker • Facilitator • Certified Life Coach • Certified in Human Resources

Dr. Melva Tate is a Human Capital Strategist and serves as the President/CEO of the award-winning company, Tate & Associates Strategic Consulting.   She manages three unique divisions: Strategic HR Partnerships, Career Touchdown and Melva Tate Speaks. 

Her firm offers customized services in strategic planning, human resource consulting, business compliance, training & development, leadership and career coaching, and executive talent search to leading companies, universities, and nonprofit organizations across the United States and internationally.   

She is a best-selling author, credible activist, serial entrepreneur, and networking “Diva”.   She spends quality time “Building Relationships where Relationships Matter!

With 25+ years of solid industry experience, Melva uses creative ways to infuse her enthusiasm for the fields of business, human resources, and career development with her desire to help organizations succeed and employees to land and enjoy the Job of their Dreams.  

Prior to launching her company in 2008, Melva served as the Director of HR & Administration for two start-up organizations.   These evolving environments put her B.S. in Human Resource Management, Executive MBA, Ph.D. in Business Administration & Entrepreneurship, Certified Life Coach (CLC) and Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR) to the test daily while offering challenging and rewarding experiences.  Her recent DiSC Assessments for Teams and Artificial Intelligence Consultant certifications have provided an additional level of expertise to her clients.  

Dr. Tate is a feature writer and contributor to leading newspapers and magazines including, HR Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, and the Birmingham Business Journal on issues related to careers, leadership, strategic initiatives, diversity, workforce development and human resources.  She has received numerous professional and business awards for outstanding service.  She’s most proud of her Navy Achievement Medal for her commendably military service, and the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for community / volunteer service. 

Melva is an international speaker, an entertaining presenter, and captivating workshop facilitator.  She uses innovative audience techniques to keep participants engaged, laughing, and on the edge of their seats.  After each presentation, she gladly accepts each handshake, fist-bump, hug, and Facebook friend request with a final appeal –  “Let’s Stay Connected.”

Favorite Sayings: “Hey Y’all,  “Put In The Work” , and “This Too Shall Pass”

Purpose:  Connector             Superpower:  Fixer                             Kryptonite:  Impatience