Biography
Dr. Talaya Waller (M.B.A, D.B.A) works at the intersection of leadership, brand and intangible asset risk. She directs research at Valuables®, an AI-enabled data analytics software company serving insurance, private equity, and enterprises.
Previously, she founded one of the earliest data-driven executive brand consultancies, advising organizations where leadership’s public perception produces material economic impact, including the United Nations, the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, and the U.S. Congress. Earlier in her career, she audited high-risk federal programs, including defense and civilian agencies, evaluating controls, accountability, and exposure in systems where failure carried national consequences.
She has taught Personal Branding at Duke Corporate Education and graduate courses on Personal Brand Management at Saint Peter’s University and Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sol. In addition, she has guest lectured at universities worldwide, including the University of Cape Town, the University of Geneva, and the University of Sydney Business School.
Dr. Waller holds a Doctorate in Business Administration with a specialization in Organizational Leadership and is the author of Personal Brand Management: Marketing Human Value (Springer), held in over 300 university libraries worldwide. Notably, in 2018, she was invited to present a viral TEDx talk titled “The Future of Branding is Personal” at Pennsylvania State University. Her most recent work has been featured in outlets like Bloomberg and Forbes.
Washington, DC | January, 2020
Chamber of Commerce
Integrating Services for Trafficking Survivors
Dr. Waller participating in a cross-sector forum on human rights and integrated survivor services.
Advocacy & Human Rights
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My commitment to Alzheimer's research began in honor of my grandmother. I focus on supporting organizations that are both effective and financially responsible, ensuring that funding directly accelerates the development of potential cures and treatments.
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Through my work with organizations like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, I advocate for integrated services that empower survivors of human trafficking. I believe that reclaiming one's dignity and agency is the most fundamental right a person has.
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I support policies and initiatives that remove systemic barriers to economic advancement. I care about this because true equity only exists when every individual has the institutional support needed to turn their potential into a sustainable future.
Beyond the C-Suite, I am committed to protecting human agency and preserving individual legacy.