Hi, I’m TAYLOR WALKER.

I am a builder of community and a fierce believer in belonging. At my core, I’m an advocate, artist, creative, and strategist, someone who understands the power of story and the responsibility of using it well. With a performance background, I bring presence, intention, and a little bit of stage to every space I enter.

My journey into “rebelhood” has never been a single moment. It’s always been who I am. From organizing my first high school walkout in response to injustice, to claiming space as a plus-size pageant queen, to charting new territory as a higher education marketing director, I’ve consistently trusted my voice and foresight to lead change.

My friends nicknamed me “Sojourney Truth” because I don’t shy away from questioning what isn’t right or centering those pushed to the margins.

I am deeply rooted in the love of my family and shaped by communities that have poured into me. I come from a lineage of SANGERS, and as a classically trained vocalist , performance is not just what I do, it’s how I connect, lead, and move people. Whether I’m leading a meeting with a team of three or speaking to a ballroom of 500+, I show up with the same authority, conviction, and intention to create impact that lasts beyond the moment.

I am a proud Historically Black College & University (HBCU) graduate, carrying that legacy with me in both identity and action. I believe education is a pathway to liberation, which led me to earn my B.A. in Mass Communications and Media Studies and M.Ed. in Urban Education and Anti-Racism.

As a retired, plus-size pageant queen who held a record-breaking five titles in a single year, I know what it means to wear the crown, and what it means to serve. Queendom taught me that while titles fade, impact endures, and real leadership is about lifting others as you rise.

I lead with intention, centering liberation and elevation in every space I enter. My work is grounded in creating environments where people feel seen, valued, and empowered, with a purposeful focus on supporting and uplifting Black communities, women, and queer folks.

This is my story. This is my rebelhood. And this is the energy I bring into every room.


Areas of Expertise

Speaking, Training & Facilitation

I bring the message to life in rooms, on stages, and within teams.

• Keynote speaking, facilitation, and workshop moderation
• Training design and curriculum development
• Leadership development and coaching
• Navigating and facilitating tough conversations
• Community engagement and relationship building

Pageant coaching and performance preparation

Strategy & Systems

I design the vision and build the infrastructure to bring it to life.

• Brand and program design
• Systems building and operational strategy
• Strategic planning and execution
• Campaign building and narrative strategy
• Student success, engagement, and activation

Storytelling & Creative Direction

I shape experiences and narratives that move people and shift culture.

• Writing, storytelling, and content development
• Graphic design and visual communication
• Producing and directing live and virtual experiences
• Experience and customer journey design