Meet Our Founder: Tasha “TC” Cooper, Esq., AIGP, CIPM (IAPP)
Hey there. Welcome to UpwardAction® Advisory and UpwardAction.ai.
I'm TC — an executive strategist, certified privacy leader, and attorney with more than 25 years of experience guiding executives and organizations through complexity, innovation, and change—with clarity, precision, and purpose.
As the founder of UpwardAction® Advisory, I lead this mission-driven consulting firm that advises leaders and teams in operating with integrity and agility in an increasingly AI-powered and regulated world. We specialize in strategic advising at the intersection of technology, governance, and human-centered operations—advancing innovation while honoring ethics, compliance, and culture.
Backed by certifications as both an AIGP (AI Governance Professional) and CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), I bring deep fluency in data protection, responsible AI, and risk-aware operational frameworks. Our project-based model allows us to collaborate with a trusted bench of senior advisors—experts in legal strategy, AI policy, privacy operations, and leadership development. Together, we craft custom advisory teams that match each client’s priorities and pace.
My career includes leadership in both private and public sectors, including:
→ Acting General Counsel of a publicly traded company
→ Senior Agency Official for Privacy and Managing Associate General Counsel in the federal government
These roles provided firsthand experience managing high-stakes transitions, aligning cross-functional teams, and designing operational frameworks in complex, high-visibility environments.
At UpwardAction® Advisory, we deliver:
→ Executive presence strategies for boardrooms and beyond
→ AI governance frameworks and compliance-ready systems
→ Leadership development aligned with strategic imperatives
→ Operational clarity rooted in both ethics and efficiency
We have worked with institutions such as NASA, the White House Fellows Program, the Council on Foreign Relations, and the DC Bar Association, and our work has been featured in Black Enterprise Magazine, Speaker Magazine, and other national outlets.
Our work is an extension of our commitment to shaping responsible innovation, embedding ethical AI into core operations, and building profitable businesses where people and principles are prioritized.
Whether you are leading a digital transformation, preparing your team for regulatory shifts, or positioning your organization for long-term growth, UpwardAction® Advisory delivers clarity in decision-making, operational integrity, and governance frameworks aligned with growth and compliance.
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