Founder & Principal Consultant | The Amani Group

A proud graduate of Old Dominion University — home of the Monarchs — with a Bachelor of Science in Communications, and holder of a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from Strayer University, Tawyana R. Athey is a visionary leader with more than a decade of experience transforming systems, strengthening teams, and advancing community impact across Virginia.

As a Grant Coordinator, Project Manager, and Nonprofit Operations Leader, Tawyana’s expertise bridges both the strategic and the creative — combining her foundation in communications with marketing-driven insight to craft solutions that connect people, processes, and purpose.

Her professional path includes influential roles with the Virginia Department of Health, Peter Paul Development Center, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, and the University of Richmond, where she cultivated her reputation for operational excellence, equity-minded leadership, and results-oriented innovation.

Guided by faith and a belief that excellence is a form of service, Tawyana leads The Amani Group with integrity, creativity, and heart — ensuring every project reflects both purpose and precision.

“Where faith leads, excellence follows — and purpose takes root.” – T.R. Athey