A little girl from South Carolina with big dreams and an adventurous spirit.
Dr. Tarawhona "Tara" Bellevue is an award-winning educator and executive leader known for high-energy, inspirational keynotes. She earned a B.S. in Business Administration, then a Master's in Secondary Education which was a decision that opened a plethora of opportunities to shape young minds as an award-winning teacher and administrator, and led to her appointment as the first woman of color to lead the Business Teachers Association of New York State.
Today she is the Founder of Bella Grace Enterprises, where she brings educators, school districts, industry partners, and communities together to solve large educational and economic challenges through culturally responsive program design, career-connected learning, and the Culturally Responsive Skill Development (CRSD) Model. She holds a Doctorate in Executive Leadership and is the visionary and founder of Today's Girl, Tomorrow's Woman.
"We believe the world is better when culturally responsive mentorship facilitates career agility, belonging, and attainment.
Bella Grace Enterprises is a new educational support firm founded and led by a doctorate-prepared executive leader with 20+ years of experience in curriculum development, career-connected learning, and mentoring. The firm brings proven expertise in culturally responsive program design to support and sustain affinity groups, educational systems, and diverse communities to position them for greater access and economic mobility.
MISSION
Our mission began with a belief that shaped Dr. Bellevue's life: sometimes people see more in you than you see in yourself. Bella Grace Enterprises designs culturally responsive programs that help schools, districts, and communities widen access, build belonging, and create pathways to economic mobility.
APPROACH
Our work is grounded in research. Dr. Bellevue's doctoral study found that culturally responsive mentoring builds confidence, community, and career success for people who are underrepresented in STEM.
ALIGNMENT
Our programs build the skills, mindsets, and experiences that districts name in their Portrait of a Graduate, so students leave school ready for college, careers, and life.
QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate, Executive Leadership
HBSO: AI for Leaders
Master’s in Education
B.S. in Business Administration
School Based Leadership Certification
Work-Based Learning Certified Professional
Permanent Certification, Business Education & Mathematics
ORGANIZATIONS
AfroTech Insider
NAF
NY State Business Teachers Association
NYS Business Council
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District
Birmingham City Public Schools
The Western Area Links
Today’s Girl, Tomorrow’s Woman