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Dr. Kristy K. Taylor

IMA 2025 (E2) CHANGEMAKER OF THE YEAR

ABOUT

Dr. Kristy K. Taylor is a military veteran, Certified Career & Executive Coach, and the visionary founder of WORxK Solutions, LLC and WORxK Global News Magazine. With a deep commitment to empowering changemakers and advancing social impact, she has become a nationally recognized leader in career alignment, resilience, and inclusive leadership. Through WORxK Solutions, she provides one-on-one coaching, dynamic workshops, and collaborative events that support professionals in discovering their purpose, strengthening their career branding, and navigating transitions with confidence. Her work extends to empowering fellow coaches and thought leaders, creating a thriving ecosystem for career growth and diversity-centered development. Dr. Taylor’s thought leadership has earned her invitations to lecture at Yale University, recognition as one of Harvard’s Women in Higher Educational Leadership, and selection as a Higher Education Leadership Fellow.

Expanding her mission globally, Dr. Taylor founded WORxK Global News Magazine to amplify diverse voices and share actionable insights on leadership, career resiliency, and community impact. The magazine has spotlighted over 46 changemakers and continues to serve as a platform for dialogue and inspiration. In 2024, she led initiatives including the Mental Health Matters Summit and the DiversityWORxKs DEIA Roundtable Series, while nurturing the growth of two professional communities—SAAFE and CRRN—focused on mentorship and leadership among underrepresented groups. A 2025 Global Women of Choice Awards Nominee and #1 Amazon bestselling co-author of Rx for Career Success, Dr. Taylor exemplifies holistic career development rooted in purpose, empowerment, and social change.

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