Dr. Wanda Taylor is the driving force behind the organization and fills the role of President/CEO.  Dr. Wanda Taylor earned her Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership at the University of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona. The Career Development Leadership Program was written as part of her doctoral thesis in her book, Mentoring African American Women for Leadership, 2003.

     Dr. Wanda Taylor also is the founder, President and CEO of a for profit business, Mentoring for Leadership, (MFL) LLC (See SERVICES Tab for more information).  

     Dr. Wanda Taylor holds several degrees: Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Master of Arts in Organizational Management, and Doctor of Management in Organizationa Leadership.  All of these degrees were obtained at the University of Phoenix, in Phoenix, Arizona.

     Dr. Wanda Taylor is affiliated and partners MAAFL with several organizations throughout Arizona: The YMCA, St. Mary's Food Bank, Salvation Army, Women of Power Ministries, NAACP, The Arizona Informant Newspaper, and WISK (Women I Should Know).

     In 2003, she was nominated as Distinguished Alumni by the University of Phoenix; she is a former professor for the WIU (Western International University; and a lifetime member of APD (Association of Professional Directors). Other affiliates include the following:

• A former Board Member of the Black Women's Task Force (BWTF);
• A member of the Black Board of Directors in Phoenix Arizona;
• A member of the Alliance of Arizona Non-Profits; AND
• A member of the African American Strategic Leadership Group (AASLF).

     Dr. Taylor's all-time passion is to assist other in creating a "doctor" within themselves, so that when lefe's tragedies occur, and self-estem is low, individuals are able to call upon the "doctor" within themselves, and heal themselves. She fulfills this passion presently by mentoring homeless and domestic violence victims, at-risk youth, and individuals who are in transition.

     Dr. Taylor's hobbies are tennis and dancing. At the end of every workshop, Dr. Taylor leaves her audience with the following encouragement:

     "As you climb your mountain - mentor or coach other along the way.  for what good is it to climb your own mountain alone, only to reach the top and proclaim in one small voice "I Made it!" Why not mento or coach others and lift them as you climb.  Then when you reach the top, many voices can be heard, screaming "WE MADE IT!" (Henderson-Taylor, 2004)

 For More Information, contact:
Dr. Wanda Taylor
Office: (602) 441-5352
Email: DrWanda@MAAFL.ORG
Website: WWW.MAAFL.ORG