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Talley honored alongside dignitaries including Kamala Harris, Hakeem Jeffries and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — Nonprofit research institute RTI International is proud to announce staff member Destiny Talley as an honoree on the recent Black Professionals in International Affairs’ (BPIA) inaugural Power 50 List.
This prestigious recognition celebrates 50 individuals in business, policy, civil society and the arts who are driving change, fostering innovation, advocating for equity and inspiring others in the community.
“BPIA is thrilled to launch the inaugural Power 50 List, celebrating current and future Black leaders in foreign affairs,” said Alexandria Maloney, president of the International Association of BPIAs. “Our list-makers represent influencers in business, politics, civil society and the arts. We must continue to support and elevate our community’s leaders, recognizing their invaluable contributions and empowering them to create lasting impact.”
Talley is recognized alongside high-profile honorees including Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States, Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization.
“It’s an endeavor that truly aligns with my values,” said Talley, global talent acquisition specialist in RTI’s International Development Group. “Being included in BPIA’s Power 50 for doing what I love is a very humbling. I’m so grateful to be considered among powerhouses. It reminds me that everyone is capable of making a bigger impact than they can imagine.”
Talley connected with BPIA when she joined RTI two years ago. From her past work in college and career access, she saw an opportunity to create sustainable partnerships with organizations like BPIA to positively impact staff recruiting efforts.
BPIA is a charitable, non-profit membership association founded in 1989 to increase the involvement of African Americans and other people of African heritage in international affairs. They are an all-volunteer association of people brought together by a passion for international affairs and a desire to further promote the field as a worthwhile career option.
