Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandifer, Founder and CEO of Studio T Arts & Entertainment, has championed women’s diversity and inclusion since its inception. Since founding the organization, she has created career development and mentorship opportunities for young girls and women, many of whom were at-risk youth. Over 90% of Studio T’s staff are program participants who have transitioned into staff and community leaders, with 60% being women, including women of color. Miss Tee’s efforts have boosted women’s representation in entrepreneurship and leadership roles in the arts and media while fostering an inclusive culture. She is also an advocate for change, participating in California Senate and Assembly Budget Committee Hearings and delivering keynote speeches at events like the GRID Summit and the Mentoring Girls of Color Restoration Retreat. Her impactful work has been recognized in outlets such as Forbes and The Sacramento Bee and celebrated by the California Legislative Women’s Caucus.
