Don't wait for a seat at someone else's table

Minority Fellowship Program Leader Spotlight

Tamicka Monson, MS, Ma

Owner, Tamicka Monson Counseling

Alumna, Services for Transition-Age Youth (STAY) Fellowship

What was your biggest takeaway from your MFP experience?

My greatest takeaway from my MFP experience was the lasting impact of the lifelong relationships I built, connections that continue to inspire, support, and shape both my personal and professional journey.

How did you apply your MFP learnings to your life and your career?

MFP taught me that I don’t have to wait for a seat at someone else’s table. I can build my own and lead from a place of strength, authenticity, and vision.

What's the best leadership advice you've ever received?

The best leadership advice I’ve ever received is to build bridges across disciplines, uplift others in their journeys, and stay actively engaged in advocacy. True leadership is rooted in collaboration, service, and purpose.

What advice would you give to aspiring psychology leaders from underrepresented communities?

I encourage aspiring psychology leaders from underrepresented communities to invest in meaningful relationships, seek mentorship and support, and prioritize rest, trusting in the strength, resilience, and wisdom they already carry.

What can you share with MFP alumni and prospective MFP participants about what you learned about yourself through the program?

I learned that the work I do truly matters, and that both micro-level support and macro-level change are powerful forms of advocacy and public policy in action.