Tia Young is the Founder and Director of Tampa Etiquette Academy.
Since 1990, Tia has enjoyed professional leadership positions in the fields of Etiquette, Image, Public Speaking,
Teaching, Modeling and Travel.
Her accomplishments includes becoming a Certified Etiquette Instructor at the Academy
of Etiquette and Protocol in Orlando. Mrs. Young was trained to teach in the areas of Social Etiquette, Business Protocol
and International Dining. She is certified to teach children, teens and adults.
Her Education includes a Bachelor
of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Florida, Lisa Maile Graduate in Modeling, Acting and Image, National
Career Institute Graduate in Travel and Tourism, and Certification in Elementary Education from Pasco-Hernando Community
College.
Tia's professional experience includes traveling around the world as a United Airlines Flight Attendant
and Trainer. She is a 2nd Grade Teacher at A. T. Jones Academy and also enjoyed her role as an Instructor for Barbizon
Modeling School.
Tia has appeared on local television and radio shows as the "Etiquette Expert". She
has also been featured in several local newspapers and magazines and has written weekly etiquette columns for the Florida
Sentinel Bulletin Newspaper.
Mrs. Young is married to Victor Young, Co-owner and
General Manger of BMW of Sarasota, Lamborghini Sarasota and Co-owner of MINI Cooper of Wesley Chapel. Tia and Victor share
the joy of 3 daughters, Taylor, Jordyn and Anita. They are members of the Greater Tampa Chapter of Jack and
Jill of America, Incorporated. Tia is also a member of The Links, Incorporated.
Tia and Tampa Etiquette Academy
are eager to serve you in the field of image and civility and are dedicated in helping you become your very best.
