This organization of professional women is near and dear to my heart. As an alumna of Florida A&M University, the success of African American women in business is a plight that's near and dear to my heart. After 17 years in the profession, I have come across many challenges in both private and public accounting. I have worked in corporate accounting in positions of Senior Regional accountant, controller and CFO. I left my last corporate position in 2009 to start my own public accounting firm CFO Benefits Inc., which has been a great success. While writing my dissertation to complete my Doctorate in Business Administration with the focus being accounting, I was astonished at the difficulties experienced by African Americans in the accounting profession, as well as women in the accounting profession. Even today African Americans make up less than 1% of CPAs.  Women may represent more than 50% of accounting graduates entering the profession for the last 20 years, but make up only 19% of the partners in accounting firms nationwide. Further while studying for the CPA exam I encountered so many women that need the support of other women who are exactly where they are or who have already gone through the same frustrations and hours upon hours of studying while either working full time, raising kids, being a wife etc. Without the support of other women, this journey can be impossible. So ladies I present to you your #1 resource, we are here to support you in all of your professional endeavors The Lady CPA Network. Let’s take this Journey together. 

Tina Ragin is the Founder and Principal of TR Consultant, a Certified Minority-Women Owned Talent Consulting and Career Advisory boutique. She successfully provides strategic, comprehensive talent consulting along with thought-leadership in recruitment, and professional development. Tina has 20 years of experience in Executive Talent Acquisition and Human Resources with demonstrated success in executing talent strategies and HR deliverables supporting business growth goals. Her corporate career includes working for Fortune 500 industry leaders within Finance and Accounting, in addition to Big 4 Management Consulting.

Through The Career Coaching Suite, Tina offers one - on - one, as well as group coaching on a range of career development topics. Some of these include, “Interview Like a Boss – Interview Prep Skills.” “Job Search Strategy: Roadmap to Success,” and “Elevator Pitch: Tell Your Story.” Her coaching approach includes assessing, challenging, and supporting as she utilizes the Transformational GROWTH Model of Coaching and Mentoring along with many others.

As a Certified Career Coach, Tina is passionate about helping others develop and pursue career success with purpose. She partners with clients to help bring clarity, insight, and accountability while navigating their career growth and professional development. She employs her extensive knowledge and background as a Recruitment and Human Resource professional to offer expert guidance and trending tools to accelerate the accomplishment of individual career goals.