We know this space,
and we know it well.
TTG+Partners is the nation’s only communications consultancy with the unique focus on promoting diversity and equity in higher education. We are passionate in our stance—true activists at heart—that educational opportunities should be afforded to all people in an equitable manner as a principle of justice.
Our focus on diversity and equity in higher education is also, quite simply, the right thing to do for our society’s prosperity. Now, more than ever, the ability of individuals and our collective economy to prosper depends upon postsecondary educational attainment. Yet, opportunities in education remain elusive for too many in our society based on income, race, ethnicity, and circumstance.
TTG+Partners understands that equity in education must be addressed in order to ensure that all students develop the skills necessary to thrive in a globally competitive environment. And because of our unique focus, our team includes experts who have content knowledge and understand the complexities of working within such a sensitive environment. Put simply: This is our space and we know it well.
We listen, and we take
the right action.
TTG+Partners is unique—rejecting the notion of "spin" and "canned" PR tactics—to maximize the potential of each client. Collectively, our highly experienced communications team has unparalleled knowledge about education disparities and social justice issues. Collectively, we have a rich history of advancing the ideas of key education players to help them take center stage on matters most important to them.
We have implemented education and social justice communications strategies for a variety of organizations, including the Advancement Project, Council for Opportunity in Education, Institute for Higher Education Policy, and PBS. And our expertise does not end with communications strategies alone, we make it our business to listen attentively to understand the concerns of each client. We also ask our clients a lot of questions to make sure we are in agreement, and then act as their full communications partner to produce impressive results that are clear, decisive, and have a profound effect.
Whether the goal is to increase higher education graduation rates among low-income, first-generation, and ethnic/racial minority students, end the schoolhouse to jailhouse pipeline for African-American males, or stop the dismantling of bilingual education programs available for Latino high school students, we take the right action to achieve the desired outcome for clients.
Tia T. Gordon, Founder + CEO
Tia T. Gordon is an accomplished communications professional who is recognized as an innovative leader, particularly in the areas of media relations, crisis management, diversity and inclusion, and strategic development. She is the founder and CEO of TTG+Partners, the nation’s only communications consultancy with the unique focus on promoting diversity and equity in higher education.
With having amassed more than 15 years of experience in strategic communications, Gordon has worked to strengthen the impact of various business sectors and national organizations, including the American Hotel & Lodging Association, PBS, and Wells Fargo among others. Gordon’s ability to successfully leverage economic opportunities for each company was underscored by her commitment to always work with partners who were willing to understand the benefits associated with reaching out to traditionally marginalized populations.
Gordon is deeply committed and connected to the public relations industry. She has been affiliated with several professional organizations, including the Public Relations Society of America in which she served as a board member and chairperson (travel and tourism and diversity committees) for its Washington, D.C. chapter. Gordon has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Washington Adventist University (formerly Columbia Union College) and a Master of Arts in Public Communications from American University. She also participated in post-graduate communications work at The George Washington University.