Payton, Dr. Tameka L.

Dr. Tameka L. Payton is the founder and chief executive officer of Psychometric Solutions, LLC, a human services research and data analytic firm that aims to advance social and educational equity by providing culturally sensitive assessments, program development, program evaluation, and data analysis services.

Under Dr. Payton’s leadership, the organization creates, manages, and evaluates assessments, programs, and policies that advance special populations, including persons with disabilities, returning citizens, and youth involved in the criminal justice system. Since 2017, Psychometric Solutions has secured multi-million-dollar contracts with the Maryland State Department of Education, the Maryland Department of Human Services, the Delaware Department of Education, and the Virginia Department of Corrections. The company has also assisted several not-for-profit organizations and small businesses with telling compelling stories with their data.

Dr. Payton is a winner of the 2023 Enterprising Women of the Year Award.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Business Management, a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling, and a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Development, with a graduate certificate in Educational Leadership. In 2016, Dr. Payton earned her doctorate in Psychometrics from Morgan State University.   

Dr. Payton deems her life work as being able to inspire others to reach their highest levels of success to help them live their best lives. As such, Dr. Payton is the co-founder of EXEMPLAR Community Services, Inc-- a grassroots agency aimed at connecting with individuals in their current state to facilitate a successful transition throughout life by EXcelling, EMpowering, PLanning, and ARriving.

She also serves as the Chief Operation Officer of Women in Measurement, whose mission is to advance gender and racial equity in educational measurement leadership. WIM amplifies the diverse voices of all women and provides structures of support for career advancement. https://www.psychometricsolutions.org