Dr. Tandria Callins Gains Global Exposure In New York’s Times Square
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Dr. Tandria Callins Gains Global Exposure In New York’s Times Square
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Dr. Tandria Callins, Founders 2.0 Conference Honoree, Featured In Times Square For Entrepreneurial Leadership
Dubai, UAE – January 12, 2026 — Dr. Tandria Callins, Founder, CEO, and Principal of Language & Literacy Academy for Learning, was recognized with the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award at the Founders 2.0 Conference. Her recognition was featured in New York’s Times Square, reflecting her leadership in building and sustaining an education-focused organization dedicated to students with disabilities. The three-day business conference, held from December 8–10, 2025, at the InterContinental DFC, Dubai, UAE, brought together founders, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals to examine leadership decision-making, organizational resilience, and business growth.
Dr. Tandria Callins is a visionary ‘Legacy Maker’who is transforming the landscape of support for students with disabilities. By strategically elevating professional standards, she cultivates environments where growth and expertise flourish. Dr. Callins actively creates impactful coachable moments, directly shaping the skills and confidence of emerging professionals.
Her influence extends to inspiring a new generation to achieve industry certifications and advanced degrees, thereby building a more qualified and impactful workforce. By cultivating key qualities such as resilience and emotional intelligence, Dr. Callins isn’t just working within the system; she is building a lasting legacy of empowered professionals and enhanced outcomes for students with disabilities.
Dr. Callins’ entrepreneurial journey began following her work as a Speech and Language Pathologist and Director of Curriculum and Instruction for a private school. After the school’s charter application was denied multiple times, she was asked to serve as the new representative during the charter process.
Although she had no initial intention of becoming an entrepreneur or school owner, she pursued the challenge by rebranding and fully separating the organization financially and operationally. Within four months, she became the Founder, CEO, and Principal of Language & Literacy Academy for Learning, developing the institution’s name, identity, and structure by integrating her academic background in Speech and Language Pathology and Special Education.
Her leadership has been recognized through multiple professional honors. Dr. Callins received the Excellence in Education Award at the Education 2.0 Conference 2025, has been accepted into Who’s Who in America 2025, and has been selected to host a podcast and appear in a documentary episode sharing her professional journey, scheduled to air in Fall 2025.
This recognition at the Founders 2.0 Conference reflects Dr. Tandria Callins’ entrepreneurial leadership, her ability to navigate complex organizational challenges, and her sustained impact as a founder within the education sector.
The Founders 2.0 Conference is a three-day business conference that convenes founders, entrepreneurs, executives, and industry leaders. The conference focuses on leadership development, organizational strategy, decision-making, and business growth across sectors. Hosted in global destinations including Las Vegas, Singapore, and Dubai, the Founders 2.0 Conference features expert-led sessions, panel discussions, networking, and a recognition program that honors founders demonstrating measurable leadership, resilience, and organizational impact. For more information about the conference, visit www.founders2conf.com.