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Tameika Isaac Devine is one of the nation’s leading experts in igniting change. The Co-Founder of The Possibilities Institute, she works with women and leaders to help them discover that they have what it takes, they are stronger than they think they are and that they can overcome any obstacle and help change the world. Mrs. Devine is a wife, mother, attorney, and an elected official. At age 29, Mrs. Devine made history when she was first elected as a member of City Council, becoming the first African American female elected to city council and the first African American to be elected at-large. She has also worked on local, state and national campaigns, to include the Presidential campaign of our 43rd President, Barack Obama. A fresh voice for audiences large and small, her signature, in demand speaking topics include Anything Is Possible If You Just Believe, How to Find Your Strength Through Tragedy, How You Can Change the World, Moves that Motivate, Creating Your Own Opportunities, Leading vs. Leadership and How to Achieve Balance in Today’s World. A native South Carolinian, Mrs. Devine graduate from Hampton University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of South Carolina School of Law. Mrs. Devine serves on numerous boards, commissions and civic organizations. She has also received numerous awards and recognitions including being named Top 20 Under 40 by The State newspaper, a Woman of Distinction by the Congaree Area Girl Scouts of America, a Woman of Excellence by the Nu Omicron Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., the Living the Legacy Award by the National Council of Negro Women, the Whitney M. Young, Jr. service award by the Indian Waters Council of Boy Scouts of America and the Lincoln C. Jenkins Jr. award by the Columbia Urban League. She has also been featured in Jet Magazine, Madam Noir magazine, Imara Woman Magazine, and Columbia Business Monthly. Mrs. Devine is a frequent guest on The Urban Scene with Don Frierson, In Touch with Judi Gatson, WIS News, WLTX and WACH Fox 57 News. Mrs. Devine continues to make headlines as a true civil servant who is not afraid to stand up for what is right even if it is unpopular. She is a champion of many causes including the War on Poverty, the fight against domestic violence, the empowerment of youth and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Mrs. Devine is one half of a dynamic couple. She is married to Jamie L. Devine, a member of the Richland One Board of School Commissioners. Although, the Devine’s continue to be very busy in the community, their priority is being parents to their 2 daughters, Tamia and Jade. They are also the parents to a beautiful angel baby, James Henry, who was born into heaven on August 28, 2014. The Devines first book, Born into Heaven: Lessons of Love, Faith and Reclaiming Your Joy in the Midst of a Storm was released in September 2015 and quickly reached #1 bestselling status on Amazon in 3 different categories. In this book,the couple shares their story of losing their baby boy, who was stillborn. Since the release of their book, the Devines have become sought after speakers on the topic of baby loss, faith and marriage. The Devine continue their work through their foundation, The James Henry Devine Pregnancy and Infant Loss Foundation and their public speaking and coaching firm, The Possibilities Institute, LLC. To learn more about the Devines, please visit their website at www.possibilitiesinstitute.com
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