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This Black History Month, we’re proud to spotlight Tiffany Edwards, Project Coordinator, who has been part of the Henricksen team since 2017. Tiffany began her journey with Henricksen in our New York office before relocating to Atlanta, and her experience reflects the importance of belonging, representation, and being able to show up fully as yourself.

For Tiffany, Black History Month is a time to honor the trailblazers who came before her and opened doors. Each year, she finds herself learning something new about Black leaders who shaped history. One current source of inspiration is Michelle Obama, whose leadership Tiffany admires for its strength, poise, and authenticity. She shared how Michelle Obama’s willingness to be open about mental health helped normalize meaningful conversations for black women, showing that strength and vulnerability can coexist.

For Tiffany, progress grows through education, exposure, and representation. She values opportunities to strengthen diversity across teams and leadership, and pointed to recurring cultural initiatives, such as potlucks in the New York office, as examples of how shared stories and traditions can bring people together and foster deeper connection and understanding.

This Black History Month, Tiffany and her family are honoring history by visiting the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Museum, and she believes the celebration should extend beyond a single month. From schools highlighting leaders of color year-round to workplaces consistently uplifting diverse voices, Tiffany reminds us that representation matters more than we sometimes realize, especially until you experience it yourself.

We’re grateful Tiffany shared her perspective and proud to have her as part of the Henricksen team.