Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Tammy Moore. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Tammy, you’ve got such an interesting story, but before we jump into that, let’s first talk about a topic near and dear to us – generosity. We think success, happiness and wellbeing depends on authentic generosity and empathy and so we’d love to hear about how you become such a generous person – where do you think your generosity comes from?
I come from a lineage of service-driven individuals, not to mention my parents. My dad is a decorated war veteran. My mom, the matriarch of our family, is a diehard humanitarian. She’ll literally help anyone.
And as quiet as it’s kept, generosity has been a key part of African culture for centuries. From communal living and sharing to traditional forms of giving, African societies have always recognized the importance of generosity and its impact on individuals, families, and communities, which is prevalent in African Americans. I guess it’s safe to say that it’s in my DNA.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I’m Tammy Darmel Moore, a native of Greenville, South Carolina, with a rich history of more than twenty years in Corporate America that encompasses business development and project management, to name a few. Armed with a Business Degree from Furman University, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, and a half dozen Executive Certifications, including Cornell University and Nasdaq, I’m also credited with helping enterprises flourish exponentially through my acute business acumen and strategy. However, following my departure from the corporate sector, I wanted to do more to give back, and after a life-changing trip to Ethiopia, Footprints in Africa was born.
With more than two decades of community service experience, I’m no stranger to the different layers that come with creating, developing, and facilitating business needs, although; building an international nonprofit organization during a pandemic (from the ground up) is a new venture. Yet, not once have I been discouraged! I’m driven by mission, vision, purpose, and compassion for humanity, and fueled by my love for the people and continent of Africa, therefore committed to Going the Distance.
In addition to my work as a nonprofit leader, I’m the CEO and President of Chayil Enterprises LLC, a highly diversified company with entities in real estate and consumer goods and services. Chayil Enterprises LLC. is the parent company of Therapeutic Touch and Southern Sass, with Footprints in Africa as its subsidiary and the newest venture.
Footprints in Africa is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to aiding the people of Africa, in poverty-stricken communities, with necessities needed to maintain a standard quality of life.
We believe that a single action can make all the difference in the lives of others and that collective actions can greatly impact the world. So, through advocacy and community outreach programs, projects, campaigns, and initiatives, we are committed to fostering support that brings about real change for the greater good of those in Africa.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Looking back, In addition to my faith, I would say that the following qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that have been the most impactful in my journey are as follows.
1. Passion for People
2. Strategic and Detailed
3. Make Things Happen Mindset
My advice for others would be for them to know their why, as it helps to keep you grounded in your purpose and lessens the chances of you going off track.
It’s also important to write the vision, make it plain, and work it. Anything other than that will delay the vision. Even with the best plan in place, things won’t always go smoothly, which is why the mindset is a weapon when trying to make things happen. These things are vital for a budding nonprofit leader or a social changemaker.
To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?
The most impactful thing my parents have done for me is to be a positive example of service to others. Their doing so has blessed me as a nonprofit leader. The up-close encounters of them helping others over the years have prepared me for a time such as this. Because of them, I don’t view boundaries as defeat but as opportunities. I know nothing is impossible like me birthing an international organization on the heels of a pandemic with sustainable/impactful results.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.footprintsinafrica.org/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footprints_in_africa/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FootprintsInAfrica2020
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/footprints-in-africa
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/FootprintsinAf1
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