A powerhouse of purpose-driven leadership and transformation, Dr. Kristy K. Taylor has been nominated for the prestigious Changemaker of the Year Award at the Influencer Magazine Awards 2025—and for good reason. As the founder of WORxK Solutions, LLC and WORxK Global News Magazine, Dr. Taylor has dedicated her life to igniting change from the inside out, helping individuals and organizations align with their deepest purpose to create lasting, meaningful impact.

A Certified Career & Executive Coach, military veteran, and trailblazing voice in career resiliency and DEIA leadership, Dr. Taylor has touched lives across industries and communities. From executive coaching and leadership development to fostering inclusive professional networks, her work is both transformative and timely. Her mission is clear: to empower people to thrive—not just survive—in careers that reflect their values and ignite their passions.

Through WORxK Solutions, Dr. Taylor has worked one-on-one with leaders navigating transitions, strengthened organizational cultures, and curated innovative diversity-focused events. She’s not only helped clients sharpen their career branding and mindset, but also built ecosystems of empowerment—networks where underrepresented voices are amplified and celebrated. Her coaching model is holistic, interweaving mindset, emotional well-being, leadership readiness, and social equity.

In 2024 alone, Dr. Taylor:

Organized the Mental Health Matters Summit, elevating emotional wellness in professional spaces.
Launched the DiversityWORxKs DEIA Roundtable Series, leading equity-forward conversations across sectors.
Expanded the Strategic Alliance for African American Female Entrepreneurs (SAAFE) to over 1,400 members.
Strengthened the Career & Resiliency Resource Network (CRRN)—a growing community committed to leadership and mentorship.

She’s also facilitated workshops for major organizations such as Walmart and Pathways to Housing DC, led sessions at national summits, and contributed thought leadership in publications and podcasts across the globe.

A true champion of changemakers, Dr. Taylor doesn’t just advocate for transformation—she designs it. In early 2025, she launched WORxK Global News Magazine, a platform that has already profiled over 46 influential leaders, elevating vital stories of purpose, perseverance, and innovation. She’s also the visionary behind Rx for Career Success: Elevate Your Mindset, Transform Your Career, a #1 Amazon Bestseller and the catalyst for WORxK Solutions’ signature summit, the Rx for Career Success Summit 2025—an event that brought together global experts to share strategies in leadership, mindset mastery, and career development.

Whether she’s mentoring emerging professionals, facilitating healing conversations, or building strategic alliances, Dr. Kristy K. Taylor leads with resilience, authenticity, and radical vision. Her commitment to fostering equitable, empowered career paths has reshaped industries and uplifted thousands of lives.

Congratulations to Dr. Kristy K. Taylor on this well-earned nomination. You are not just a changemaker—you are a movement in motion.