Meet the Team

Tamara K. Taylor comes from an HBCU family as her parents and sister are proud HBCU graduates! She is a fifth generation Rattler who considers the state of Florida and Florida A&M University ancestral homelands. A proud Humphries-era Rattler, Tamara graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from the School of Journalism. She matriculated to the University of Miami through the FAMU Graduate Feeder Program, to earn her master’s degree in education. 

Tamara comes to Florida A&M University from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) where she most recently served as the Director of Career Education and Senior Assistant Director for Career Coaching & Student Belonging. During her tenure at UNC, Tamara developed innovative, comprehensive career education initiatives and operational standards of excellence that supported students’ career development and readiness. Additionally, she worked with the Student Affairs Office of Development, Office of Scholarships & Student Aid, and a transfer student program to award professional development stipends in support of creating equity in access to career-related experiences for need-based students. Tamara also served as a Clinical Instructor under the School of Education teaching two career education courses. She was also responsible for the curriculum development of three career courses. 

Tamara also represented the university as a presenter at state and national career conferences. For her efforts, Tamara was named the 2022-23 Outstanding Career Practitioner of the Year for “unwavering commitment to excellence in serving students and to the career counseling profession and innovative ways to keep students engaged and reach more students across campus.” Additionally, she was honored with the Student Affairs Award of Distinction, Carolina Career Community Diversity Initiative Award, and Student Affairs Office of Assessment High Impact Practice Award. Always one to give credit, Tamara points to her 13-year tenure at Fayetteville State University, the oldest public HBCU in North Carolina, as the genesis of her work in the holistic development of students and removing barriers to their economic mobility. She paid homage to the university and her former students in an op-ed in the August 2022 edition of the National Association of Colleges and Employers Journal. The piece is entitled, “The HBCU Experience”. 

Tamara is excited to return home and continue the legacy and mission of Excellence with Caring for the next generation of Rattlers.

Beatrice received her master’s degree in clinical and Mental health counseling program with a concentration in in school counseling in FAMU. She will also be receiving her bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in Education and a minor in Criminal Justice this December. As the Office Manager she ensures everything runs smoothly, providing essential support to all stakeholders. With passion for success, she plays a pivotal role in making sure that the Career Center remains a welcoming and resourceful place.

She always wants to help put smiles on the faces of others, especially those who give up in life. She stands for helping those in need to assist them to succeed in life. In her leisure time, she loves traveling, swimming and watching soccer.

Beatrice is the Office Manager, liaison for the School of Graduate Studies and Research, and International Students.

Sean A. Collins is a graduate of the Florida State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Social Science with an emphasis in Economics and Sociology.  He has a strong passion to help everyone with career success and life goals.

Mr. Collins is the liaison to the FAMU/FSU College of Engineering and Student Organizations.

When he is not working with FAMULY, you will find him enjoying music, watching football, traveling abroad, and spending time with family and friends. He also loves the Caribbean lifestyle on the beaches of Jamaica and Dominican Republic.

Latice Johnson graduated from Florida A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She has self-published 5 inspirational poetry books and believes that everyone is inspired by something. She is a self-care enthusiast and advocates that “you should be you on purpose”. Therefore, she aspires to inspire with purpose by giving nothing but the best to students and anyone the crosses the path, because “it is not about what you do but why you do it”.

Ms. Johnson is the liaison to the College of Education, College of Science and Technology, and the School of the Environment.

She enjoys spending quality time with her son, family, and friends. You may find her dancing, writing, reading, listening to jazz, or participating in adventurous activities as her form of self-care.

Kacy Harvey is a graduate of Florida A&M University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor History.  She has a strong passion for helping students discover their greatest potential and interests.

Ms. Harvey is the liaison for the College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, School of Architecture and Engineering Technology, and the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication. 

When she is not working hard assisting students, you may find her spending time with her daughter or traveling.

William Kornegay is a graduate of The Florida State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Mass Communications. He is an alumnus of The University of Florida, where he obtained a Master of Education in Student Personnel in Higher Education degree. He enjoys helping students and alumnus connect with employers and occupations that meet their professional, personal, and financial goals.

Mr. Kornegay serves as the Experiential Learning Coordinator for the Career and Professional Development Center, where he aids students in identifying and obtaining internships, co-ops, clinicals, etc. that will help them gain the necessary skills needed in their career field.

A native of Quincy, Mia is a graduate of Florida A&M University and the University of Phoenix, where she received her B.S. Psychology and M.S. in Organizational/ Industrial Psychology. Mia’s experience in working with high school youth and college young adults in the areas of professional development spans 5 years in preparing them to enter today’s workforce.

Ms. Zeigler serves as the Employer Relations Coordinator, liaison for the School of Nursing and the College of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health.

In her spare time, Mia enjoys reading, meditating, and spending time with her family as well as being a tireless volunteer for causes that are important in everyone’s lives.

Mark has over 25 years of higher education having worked at Florida A&M University since 1999.  He has over 35 years of information Technology experience and comes from a corporate background. Before FAMU, he worked in IT with companies such as:  Home Depot, G.E., and Adidas America.  He graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree from Barry University in Information Technology and a minor in Administration, and a master’s in information technology from the Florida Institute of Technology.

He brings knowledge in technologies that include database management, web content management, software applications, project management, and hardware. He also brings long time campus experience that will help the Career and Professional Development to assist with providing data analytics to improve student engagement and successful outcomes.  Mark is avid “techie”, end relaxes by reading and listening to music.