Tierra is an impactful communicator who has a passion to see people accomplish their purpose. For the last 10 years of her life, Tierra has strived to inspire people (especially urban city youth) on how to activate their destiny in order to change the world through their own lives. Tierra graduated with her Master’s in Cultural Foundations from Kent State University where she also received a Bachelor’s in Political Science and International Relations. She had the privilege of creating the school’s first black debate team alongside Image Award winning actress Journee Smollett in 2011.

Tierra’s education led her to work with juvenile and at-risk youth. She has facilitated workshops for juvenile detention staff and teachers on transformative practices and pedagogy throughout the state of Ohio for Children’s Defense Fund. Tierra has also created curriculum and educational workshops for nonprofit organizations including “Be the Change” with Cleveland Ward 7 Councilman Basheer Jones.

Furthermore, Tierra has participated in conferences like Success Her Way endorsed by Steve Harvey and the NAACP W.I.N conference in Cleveland, Ohio. Organizations like Alive on Purpose, Children’s Defense Fund, and the Boys and Girls Club, have also sought after her expertise and talent. Tierra has also performed at various fundraisers, competitions, churches, and venues such as The Word Church, The House of Blues, and The Grog Shop alongside legendary poet and author, Saul Williams. In addition to those successes, Tierra received the 2018 Limitless Ambition Ladies of Legacy award for her commitment to positively impacting youth in her community.

Tierra continues to create opportunities for others to become the best version of themselves by first encouraging them through the power of words. Tierra is the proud daughter of Vinnell Griffen and sister of Janell Jermon. She honors her late brother Blake Jermon every time she touches a microphone.