Taneshia Nash Laird

Change Agent

I lead at the intersection of commerce, creativity, and community. As Executive Director of Project REAP, I champion access to commercial real estate careers for professionals historically left out of the industry—transforming lives and shaping skylines.

Through my consulting firm, Thrive Tide Partners, I advise leading cultural institutions, from symphony orchestras to Black theater companies, helping them grow mission-aligned revenue, strengthen governance, and build lasting impact.

I’m also an Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music, where I teach entrepreneurship rooted in Black creative expression. Whether guiding artists, mentoring rising leaders, or launching new initiatives, I believe equity is a practice—not just a principle.

Let’s collaborate to build bold, beautiful systems that work for everyone.

📍 Based in Boston | 🌍 Available for speaking, consulting, and strategy work