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Taqiyyah Ellis MSW, MBA, PMP

Taqiyyah is a GovCon strategist, business consultant, and founder of A-Z Solutions LLC, where she specializes in coaching and empowering clients—from individual entrepreneurs to small and mid-size business owners—to successfully navigate and compete in the government contracting space. With a strong focus on GovCon Business Readiness, Taqiyyah equips her clients with the strategy, structure, and confidence needed to pursue federal, state, and local (SLED) contracting opportunities and transform capability into revenue. With over 20 years of experience in IT project management and business operations, Taqiyyah has led complex, cross-functional initiatives across industries including financial services, healthcare, aviation, and real estate. She is known for her ability to bridge the gap between technical execution and strategic growth—guiding clients from uncertainty to contract-ready with clarity and precision. As a coach and advisor, Taqiyyah’s approach is both strategic and actionable. She provides clients with practical frameworks for procurement readiness, capability positioning, and RFP pipeline development, ensuring they are not only prepared—but competitive. Her work is grounded in her signature CCT Methodology—Communication, Collaboration, and Transparency—which drives alignment, accountability, and measurable outcomes. Taqiyyah holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Social Work (MSW) in Healthcare Administration from Syracuse University, along with an MBA in Information Systems from Keller Graduate School of Management. She is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), bringing a disciplined, results-driven lens to every engagement. Through her speaking, training, and consulting, Taqiyyah is committed to helping her clients unlock new revenue streams, build sustainable growth strategies, and confidently position themselves in the billion-dollar GovCon marketplace.