Tia McNair

Tia McNair is a seasoned professional in the field of education, currently serving as a Partner at Sova since July 2024. With a long-standing affiliation with the American Association of Colleges and Universities since October 2010, Tia has held various leadership roles, including Senior Consultant, Vice President, Associate Vice President for the Office of Diversity, Equity and Student Success, and Senior Director for Student Success. Prior experience includes serving as Assistant Director at the National College Access Network from October 2008 to October 2010, and as a Social Scientist/Assistant Program Director at the National Science Foundation from 2005 to 2008. Tia's career also encompasses positions such as Director of University Relations at the University of Charleston and Statewide Coordinator for Educational Talent Search at the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. Tia's educational background includes an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from The George Washington University, a Master of Arts in English from Radford University, and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and English from James Madison University.