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ALL ABOUT TIFFANY M. BOYLE

Unleashing Potential, Igniting Success

Tiffany Boyle is a powerhouse in both business and government. As the Commissioner of Revenue for Newport News, Virginia, and the CEO of Emerge Initiatives, LLC, she combines her leadership in public service with her passion for entrepreneurship. Emerge Initiatives is a platform for business owners to access resources, learn, and gain exposure, offering services such as business documentation, social media management, and brand management. She also co-hosts the Emerge Radio Show & Podcast, where she interviews business owners and offers tips for CEOs.

Elected in 2017, Tiffany became the first African American woman to serve as Commissioner of the Revenue in Newport News. She oversees a $2.5 million budget and leads a team responsible for tax assessment, correction, defense, and discovery.

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As cofounder of Ladies Around the Globe, LLC, she supports women globally in building connections and fostering relaxation. Tiffany is also a sought-after speaker, known for helping leaders break through challenges and achieve their goals.

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Her community outreach, including the "Commissioners and Cans: Food and Fund Drive," has significantly reduced food insecurity in Newport News. Tiffany has also spearheaded Virginia’s first Minority Business Commission and led efforts to address economic equity and opportunity, making a lasting impact on her community and beyond.

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Education

 

  • Associates Degree, Thomas Nelson Community College

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Virginia Wesleyan College

  • Master’s Degree in Management, Focus on Non-Profit/Association Management, University of Maryland University College

  • Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, Senior Executives in State and Local Government

  • Financial Management Certificate, Cornell University

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Professional Organizations

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  • Virginia Commissioner of the Revenue Association - Member

  • Virginia Commissioner of the Revenue Political Action Committee – Member 2022 – present, Treasurer 2018-2021

  • Access Virginia – Vice President

  • Virginia Peninsula Foodbank – Board Member

  • Chrysler Museum of Art – Board of Trustee

  • Virginia Wesleyan University President's Leadership Council – Member

  • Virginia Minority Business Commission – Legislative Appointment

  • Virginians for Reconciliation - Member

  • Newport News NAACP - Youth Committee Chair 2019 - 2022

  • Virginia College Building Authority Board – Gubernatorial Appointment 2021

  • International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) - Member

  • Virginia Association of Assessing Officers (VAAO) - Member

  • Virginia Association of Local Elected Constitutional Officers (VALECO) - Member

  • Virginia Association of Local Tax Auditors (VALTA) - Member

  • Hampton Roads Commissioner of the Revenue Association – Past Chair, Chair 2019-2021

  • University of Richmond: School of Professional & Continuing Studies: Distinguished Women in Leadership Advisory Committee Member

  • VPCC Alumni Council – Member

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  • Awards & Recognition

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  •  Top 40 Under 40 - Inside Business Journal 

  • Millennials On The Move- Coastal Virginia Business Magazine 

  • Alumni Of The Decade- Virginia Wesleyan University

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