Tanika Harper is an East Tennessee entrepreneur who has ownership in four small businesses, all of which help create opportunities for under-resourced neighborhoods. Tanika's mission is to uplift and elevate youth and young adults who lack the tools and resources needed to excel. She uses her platform to train, facilitate, encourage, and motivate.

Tanika has been in business for over twelve years and this has helped her gain access to social and financial resources that will help move some of the poorest communities in Knoxville forward. She is extremely passionate about developing youth and small business development.

Tanika's businesses, Elite Facility Maintenance, and Harper's Naturals, are members of The Knoxville Chamber. Shora Foundation, a nonprofit founded in 2008, is a 21st Century Learning Center and a member of Alliance For Better Nonprofits.

Tanika has one daughter who is a competitive gymnast and she thoroughly enjoys their time together traveling. She loves going to the movies and her favorite past-time is napping.

Tanika is definitely an extrovert and you may see her out and about; she'd love for you to say hello.