Dr. Tammy Foster-Knight, Air Force Major (ret) Combat Veteran, Aug 1987 - Jun 2011
Dr. Foster-Knight is the founder of She VET, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization designed to use Women Veterans' collective strength to help one another move on, move upward, and move forward. The organization is an advocate for positive change in the individual service Woman and the condition of Women Veterans as a whole. Through her scholarly research, Tammy authored "Military Sexual Trauma: Women Veterans Diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as a Result of Sexual Trauma While Deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan and Their Decisions Not to Report." Leadership is the central theme of her research. As an extension of her research, she regularly speaks on the topic.
Dr. Foster-Knight brings 37 years of comprehensive experience in military leadership, human capital development, entrepreneurship, community service, and academia. She spent 23+ years on active Air Force duty, entering in August 1987 as an Airman Basic/E-1. Having served in 10 different locations, including a 7-month deployment to Iraq, she retired as a Manpower & Personnel Officer in June 2011 as a Major/O-4.
Dr. Foster-Knight is the President & CEO of Optional Solutions, LLC. The company is a reputable provider of durable medical equipment and supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE) for construction workers, construction site equipment, and construction division 10 specialties. With 16 years of experience, OS, LLC is a privately held Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) serving national and international clients. They support Federal and State governmental agencies, medical communities, construction firms, and diverse industries by ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards through comprehensive purchasing solutions.
Tammy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of South Florida, a Master of Arts in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma, a Master of Arts in Organization and Management with a specialization in Leadership from Capella University, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis on Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Dr. Foster-Knight is a leading authority in innovative adult education. As an adjunct professor, she teaches courses such as Organizational Leadership: Managing & Leading in Business, Strategic Change Management, Managing Organizational Change, Human Relations in Administration, and Corporate Social Responsibility, among others. Additionally, she serves as a Course Author Consultant, a Subject Matter Expert in Leadership and Management, and an Editor for SAGE Publishing.
Originally from Tampa, Florida, Dr. Foster-Knight has one daughter, Tai, and four grandchildren: Lyric (17), Jayden (14), Elijah (9), and little Nola Ray (2).