Ta’Shara Francis-Brown (she/her) is a mama, Black feminist, and human resource practitioner who believes HR can be a tool for liberation and not just administration. As HR & Operations Assistant at New Disabled South, she brings over a decade of experience building people-first systems rooted in care, dignity, and Disability Justice.

As a Black disabled woman with invisible disabilities, Ta’Shara brings both lived experience and professional expertise to her role. She views Disability Justice not just as a framework, but as a personal responsibility that shapes how she engages with hiring, onboarding, organizational culture, and employee support. Knowing what it’s like to be asked to shrink, to over-explain, or to go without, she’s made it her mission to build workplaces where nobody has to. From conflict mediation to onboarding to policy design, Ta’Shara centers access, equity, and joy in all things people and culture.

Before joining New Disabled South, Ta’Shara served as the Senior Manager of HR & Culture where she helped shape an organizational culture rooted in collective care, rest, and radical honesty. She holds graduate degrees in Employment and Labor relations and in HR Law Studies and is currently pursuing her doctorate in Organizational Leadership. Based in East Lansing, Michigan, Ta’Shara is also a proud mom of two sons and a lifelong learner always seeking new ways to build liberated futures from the inside out.