I’m Dr. Toya Corbett, a fourth-generation entrepreneur, speaker, and trainer dedicated to helping individuals and organizations develop the skills to thrive. I believe that embodying confidence, courage, and a growth mindset is transformative. Whether you’re stepping into a boardroom, preparing for your first job interview, or leading a team, how you show up matters.
I served as the Associate Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for Student Affairs at the University of Virginia and as Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of North Carolina System Office. At North Carolina Central University, I impacted campus life as the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students, and as the Executive Director of Student Engagement and Leadership. Earlier in my career, while serving as Coordinator for the Office of Student Activities at Morgan State, I was honored as one of Maryland’s “Top 50 Women Under 40.”
I have spoken at numerous conferences, workshops, and seminars. Additionally, I have curated historical exhibits and published a book titled, The Morgan State University Women: The First Sixty Years, 1934-1994. I often engage in discussions on the history and impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and African American women and their role in the women’s movement.
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For more than 20 years, I thrived in leadership roles across higher education.
sponsored by The Rutgers Center of Minority Serving Institutions which is a 2-year immersive experience designed to prepare participants for a college presidency.
I have served on the International Board of Directors for the sorority and in leadership roles on the regional and local level. In 2021, I was named Soror of the Year by the Sigma Tau Omega chapter, and Graduate Soror of the Year in 2022 at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®.
I am a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. There, I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology along with acquiring the leadership acumen required to be successful in life and my career. As an act of gratitude for our alma mater, my best friend and I created the Friends-Giving Scholarship.
Intentional about attending a HBCU to pursue my passion of becoming a historian, I chose Morgan State University, earning a Master of Arts in African American Studies and a Doctor of Philosophy in History. It was at this magical place that my professional trajectory was transformed. I began my first job in the Office of Student Activities and started the journey of becoming The Etiquette Doctor.
In 2019, I had the honor of being chosen for the Aspiring Leaders program
Whether you’re transitioning into a new career, strengthening your leadership, or striving to make a lasting impression, I’m here to help you show up as the best version of yourself.
From student leader to university executive, historian to entrepreneur, my career has been driven by one purpose: to help others stand tall, communicate with confidence, and
