Meet
TyKiah
Speaker. Advocate. Mentor. Trailblazer. Author of From Where I Sit.
From the moment I was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth condition at age three, the world around me looked different—and I’ve spent my life showing others that different isn’t less. I am TyKiah Renee, and From Where I Sit is more than a book. It’s my truth. It’s my lens. It’s a window into the barriers I’ve faced, the resilience I’ve built, and the legacy I’m creating.
As a Black woman living with a disability, I’ve learned to navigate systems that weren’t built with me in mind—and I’ve dared to change them. I founded WrightChoice Mentoring to give young people mentorship, exposure, and belief. Through storytelling, speaking, and service, I advocate for access to every table I sit at—especially those that weren’t originally set for someone like me.
From Where I Sit invites you to see the world through my eyes. It challenges assumptions, breaks down fear, and celebrates strength—not in spite of the struggle, but because of it.
Thank you for being here. Your presence honors my story, and I hope my story empowers yours.
What they counted as weakness may be your strongest gift
TyKiah Wright
As a Speaker
TyKiah Wright-Wilson speaks with conviction, compassion, and clarity. Whether addressing corporate teams, community organizations, or students, she shares her journey with purpose and power. Her lived experience as a Black woman with a disability shapes every message, leaving audiences inspired to lead with authenticity, create space for others, and turn challenges into catalysts for change.
As a Leader
TyKiah Wright-Wilson is a purpose-driven leader with over 20 years of experience creating inclusive spaces and empowering future leaders. She has served at every level—from local to national—including as a Commissioner for the White House Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans and as a board member for Disability Rights Ohio. Her leadership is rooted in impact, service, and intentionality.
As an Advocate
TyKiah has been advocating for equity and inclusion long before it was trending. Her commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices—especially those of people with disabilities, women, and first-generation students—runs deep. She challenges systems to do better and equips communities with tools to rise together.
As a Mentor
TyKiah is a mentor at heart and in action. Through WrightChoice she has guided hundreds of students and young professionals—many of them first-generation, underrepresented, or navigating disability. Her mentorship style is rooted in authenticity, accountability, and belief in each person’s potential. For TyKiah, mentoring isn’t just a role—it’s a legacy.
As a Trailblazer
TyKiah doesn’t just open doors—she builds new ones. From navigating college as a first-gen student to founding a mentoring movement that now spans generations, her journey reflects resilience, boldness, and faith. She’s unafraid to stand alone, speak truth to power, and pave the way for others to follow and flourish.
As an Author
In her debut memoir, From Where I Sit, TyKiah offers more than a story—she offers perspective. Her words are both personal and universal, reflecting a life shaped by faith, disability, leadership, and identity. The book is a call to action for anyone who has ever felt unseen or underestimated: your voice matters, and your seat at the table is earned.