About Tamyia Paul
A believer in Jesus Christ, Tamyia was born and raised in Kissimmee, Florida. She comes from a solid family foundation where faith, love, and sacrifice are ever-present. As an avid volunteer, achiever, and thinker outside of the box, Tamyia has a passion for people, learning, and serving.
Personal Statement
Fighting for my life, at birth, with tubes running through my body in the neonatal intensive care unit was my first experience on earth. Nobody thought I would make it, but there’s a reason why perseverance and tenacity run through my veins. It’s only by God’s grace that I’m here today, and I have no doubt that my life is full of purpose.
Throughout my undergraduate journey, I successfully balanced working and being involved on campus through multiple clubs and organizations while pursuing my degrees. As a transfer student from the Seneff Honors College at Valencia College, I earned my associate’s degree in general studies and won the 2020 Mary S. Collier Distinguished Graduate award which came with the honor of giving the commencement speech on behalf of the graduating class.
My transition to the University of Central Florida (UCF) was seamless through the DirectConnect to UCF program. As a Burnett Honors College Scholar, I earned my bachelor’s degree in legal studies and won the Student Government Justice of the Year award. The joy I experienced from volunteering and connecting with my local community showed me that there is more to life than solely academic achievement.
My first two years of undergraduate studies were all about self-discovery:
Who am I? What can I do? What do I like? Where do I fit in?
My last two years of undergraduate studies were all about exploration:
This is new. I wonder what that’s about. It never hurts to try. Sign me up.
My next few years of graduate school, prayerfully, will be all about developing my professional career:
How can I improve? Where can I flourish? Who can I impact? What’s next?
Podcast: Tender Tidbits with Tamyia
Are you managing the complexities of emerging adulthood or just surviving them?
In this journaling podcast, Tamyia aims to shine light in this very dark world by speaking truth and sharing personal testimonies, unique experiences, and transformative life lessons that have assisted her in navigating adulthood. Each episode ends with encouraging tidbits that listeners can use to positively impact their lives.
Professional Highlights
This is just the beginning.
Exemplary Service Award
City of Orlando
Legal Studies Graduate
Bachelor of Arts
Burnett Honors College Scholar
Day at the Capitol
UCF Student Government members visited Tallahassee, FL.
Women's History Month Honoree
City of Kissimmee
UCF Justice of the Year
UCF Student Government
Judicial Branch
Honors Conference
Honors students attended the NCHC conference in N.O.L.A.
Osceola Prosper Keynote Speaker
Valencia College
Commencement Speaker
Distinguished Graduate
Valencia College
Service Learning
Service learning trip to the Hope Community Center in Apopka, FL.
High School Highlights
Tamyia is a proud graduate of both Osceola High School and Osceola Technical College where she earned her high school diploma and legal administrative specialist certification in 2018. Featured below is a comprehensive list of Tamyia’s involvement and accomplishments throughout her high school journey. These experiences set a clear path for her excellence to continue throughout college.
- Osceola High School 2018 Graduate
- Osceola Technical College Graduate & Commencement Speaker
- Osceola High School Hall of Fame Honoree
- Osceola County Farm Bureau Youth Speech Contest Winner
- District 7 Florida Farm Bureau Youth Speech Contest Winner
- Osceola High School Yearbook Editor
- Revolution Youth President
- Speech & Debate Treasurer
- National Honor Society Treasurer
- National Beta Club Member
- National Technical Honor Society Member
- Silver Spurs Rodeo Scholarship Recipient
- Osceola Education Foundation Scholarship Recipient
- Osceola County Teen Court Volunteer
- Second Harvest Food Bank Volunteer
- Hubbard House Volunteer
Sponsored by the Faculty Steering Committee at Osceola High School, faculty selected 10 students out of the 500+ graduating class they believe to be models of achievement in the community. Click the video to watch Tamyia’s induction into the 2018 OHS Hall of Fame.
On January 16, 2028, Technical Education Center Osceola transitioned to Osceola Technical College, preparing students for careers that will shape the future, locally and beyond. Click the video to watch Tamyia’s feature in the 2018 oTECH commercial.