Dr. Bertha A. Proctor, SPHR, CCAP
Leadership training and staff development are her forte stemming from advanced education in Communications, Human Resource Development, and Educational Leadership. She is a certified Senior Human Resource Professional, a Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Certified Facilitator, and currently serves on the national board of CAPLAW (Community Action Program Legal Services, Inc.)
Dr. Proctor has provided leadership within the Community Action Network serving as a Program Director, Executive Director/Head Start Director and is retired CEO of Pace Community Action Agency. She has also developed and implemented a variety of management systems and business initiatives.
Tai Blythe, M.S., SHRM-CP, CCAP
Tai is Pace Community Action Agency’s CEO. She holds a Master’s in Leadership Development and a Bachelor's in Psychology. Tai is certified in Human Resources through SHRM and a Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Certified Facilitator. In 2015 Ms. Blythe was named one of the top 50 Exceptional Emerging Leaders in Early Childhood Education in the US.
Ms. Blythe has worked with a variety of non-profit organizations and also worked with Fortune 500 companies in developing employee wellness initiatives, workplace safety, governance, and parenting classes. Efficiency and compliance are her specialty. During her time at Pace, she has worked through the use of technology and has developed streamlined systems.
Colin Maiorano
Colin is the CEO of StrategyWorx, a consulting and training firm in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has developed or contributed to developing leadership programs at Eli Lilly, Hewlett Packard and The Prudential. For over 25 years his firm has focused on strategic planning, innovation, and leadership development for clients that include non-profit companies such as National Public Radio, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Community Action Agencies. Colin has worked in nine countries on four continents including North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. He is the author of "CONFIDENT, CREDIBLE AND CLEAR: Designing and Delivering Well-Organized, Persuasive Presentations" and as well has written numerous articles and strategic plans. Colin began working with Pace Community Action Agency in 2007, and over the past 18 years he has worked with our subsidiary - WiseCAP Training & Consulting to provide training for other Community Action Agencies and Associations.
Liann Smith
Liann Smith's background includes 18 years of experience at a CPA firm and in the banking industry in many capacities from Bookkeeper to Accounting Supervisor.
Over the past 20 years Liann has worked within Community Action. She began as a Bookkeeper and now oversees all agency fiscal operations. She now serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Since 2004 Liann has implemented new reporting systems that integrate program processes. She has also improved budget monitoring and tracking in compliance with specific regulations. In addition, she developed curriculum and provides ongoing fiscal and financial-related computer training.
Under her guidance and direction, Pace Community Action Agency has maintained an outstanding record of fiscal accountability. Annual agency audits indicate exemplary fiscal management and excellent internal controls with no questioned costs or audit exceptions.
Tanya Bezy
Tanya Bezy is a certified Program for Infant/Toddler Care Trainer. She holds a Master of Arts in Education from Ball State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Child Development/Family Life from Indiana State University. Ms. Bezy has over 20 years of experience working with Head Start, 6 years as a Teacher, and 14 years in management. Over the years she has held positions as Site Manager, Compliance Program Manager, ChildPlus administrator, and currently is the Assistant Head Start Director for our Head Start program. She is known for her expertise in Early Head Start requirements, data aggregation, compliance, and staff training. She provides engaging trainings that result in reflective supervision, enhanced staff development, and safe practices.