Tenyse Williams is Founder & CEO of Verified Consulting, a nationally recognized digital marketing and strategic communications firm and NYC-certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise. She has led events, awareness-building campaigns, and brand collaborations for restaurants, companies, and nonprofits, including Samsung, TIME Magazine, El Pastor Cheese, and The Marcus Garvey Institute for Human Development. Additionally, Tenyse has served as an Adjunct Instructor in digital marketing at Columbia University, George Washington University, and the University of Central Florida, and is host and moderator of an annual event at the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) in Brooklyn, NY. In 2024, Tenyse began her column in FSR, interviewing Black-owned restaurants in a Q&A series, sharing success tips, and inspiring readers on how they connect their cherished heritage with cuisine. An influential voice in public relations, marketing, and branding in the hospitality industry, Tenyse has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Business Insider, with appearances on FOX TV, podcasts, and webinars. A proud alumna of Long Island University, she holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism, and a certificate from NYU’s Executive Education program in Corporate Sustainability, and remains committed to helping organizations and restaurants build a commanding presence, communicate their stories, and drive sustained growth.
