Tiffani M. Horton

Tiffani M. Horton is a senior adviser for the Community and Economic Development team with the Atlanta Fed’s Center for Workforce and Economic Opportunity. Leveraging expertise in research, policy, and practice, her work focuses on creating more robust pathways to economic mobility through education and workforce systems. Horton brings over a decade of experience as a leader at impact-driven organizations including, most recently, Education Strategy Group, a national consulting firm, where she offered technical assistance for organizations—government agencies, philanthropies, and higher education institutions—looking to increase opportunities for learners to access and complete meaningful credentials. After starting her career as a counselor on a college campus, Horton went on to work for academic affairs at the University System of Maryland, providing guidance to local educators, practitioners, and other stakeholders on improving pathways to college and career. She previously worked as a senior researcher at Temple University focused on higher education. She holds a PhD from New York University and a master’s degree from the University of Maryland–College Park, both in higher education.