Tenille Black joined Strategic Spartanburg in August 2024 as the Community Impact Coordinator - VISTA. She received her B.S. in Economics from North Carolina A&T State University, followed by a M.A. in Economics from Clemson University and a M.S. in Business Analytics from the University of South Carolina Upstate. She is also a 2019 graduate of the Spartanburg County Foundation’s Grassroots Leadership Development Institute. 

Her past professional research has included work in local and state level government analysis, real estate, supply chain, and streaming services industries. As the Quantitative Research Analyst, Tenille will utilize her quantitative expertise to assist in the progression of Strategic Spartanburg’s Four Pillars through statistical analysis and mixed methods research. Born and raised in Spartanburg, she is committed to seeing that all members of the community have their voices heard and are able to thrive wherever they live in Spartanburg County. 

Beyond her work with Strategic Spartanburg, Tenille enjoys brunch, game nights, and other activities with her friends and family.