Tami Sawyer

About Tami Sawyer

Tami Sawyer, the youngest person and first woman to serve as Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk, is a prominent civil rights activist and former Shelby County Commissioner. With a master\'s degree in rhetorical communication, Tami brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work.Throughout her career, Tami has held senior leadership positions in notable organizations such as the US Navy, Teach For America, Black Voters Matter, and Amazon. In 2017, she founded #TakeEmDown901, a highly successful movement dedicated to removing Confederate statues from Memphis. Her insightful commentary has appeared in various media outlets, including CNN, Essence, Forbes, and Time.Acknowledged for her outstanding public service, Tami was named Young Elected Official of the Year in 2022 by People For the American Way and earned a spot on the Reckon South List. In 2018, she was included in the Ebony Power 100 List.Beyond her activism, Tami is a dedicated member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and mentors several young adults. She also co-founded the George Floyd Legal Defense Fund of the NAACP Memphis, demonstrating her dedication to the fight for justice.

Experience

1. Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk

   Shelby County Government

   Aug 2024 — Present · Memphis, TN, US

Education

• University of Memphis

  Master of Arts - MA, Speech Communication and Rhetoric

  2020

• University of Memphis

  Bachelor's Degree, Political Science

  2002 — 2004

Skills

• Publi
• Program Management
• Blogging
• Research
• Newsletters
• Social Media
• Access
• Logistics
• Training
• Budgets
• Policy
• Government
• Employee Training
• Social Networking
• Data Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Proposal Writing
• Analysis
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Editing
• Public Relations
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Project Planning
• Public Speaking
• Networking
• Management
• Microsoft Word
• Project Management
• Team Leadership
• Marketing
• Databases
• Entrepreneurship