Florida A&M University senior Taliya Creamer has turned the opportunities she gained through the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) into a platform dedicated to helping other historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) students access scholarships, professional development and career opportunities.
A first-generation student majoring in business administration, Creamer credits TMCF with helping her discover her strengths, build confidence and navigate unfamiliar professional spaces.
One experience that particularly shaped her journey was participating in the Molson Coors Innovation Challenge in 2025 and 2026. Through the program, she developed skills in design thinking and marketing, discovered her strengths and earned scholarship support.
Before becoming involved with TMCF, Creamer said she was less familiar with the opportunities available to her. Now, she approaches her future with greater confidence and a clearer understanding of her abilities.
Beyond her own professional growth, Creamer has used her experiences to help other students through her Instagram broadcast channel, “Booked, Busy, & Funded.”
Inspired by the TMCF opportunities her peers saw her pursuing, Creamer launched the platform to share resources and help students discover scholarships, internships and professional development programs.
The name was inspired by her mother, who often referred to her as “Little Miss Booked and Busy” when celebrating her accomplishments on social media. Creamer added “funded” to reflect the scholarships she received through those same opportunities.
Today, the platform connects nearly 200 HBCU students across the United States who are interested in advancing their education and careers. Its mission is to help students get “booked” with opportunities, stay “busy” investing in their futures and get “funded” through scholarships and other resources.
Creamer has participated in numerous TMCF programs, including DevCon, the Lowe’s retail immersion program, the Molson Coors pitch competition and Leadership Institute. She has also served as a student speaker and TMCF Yard Ambassador, earning more than $3,000 in scholarship support through her experiences.
For students considering getting involved with TMCF, Creamer encourages them to recognize their potential and take the first step.
“Don’t count yourself out,” she said. “Yes, the opportunities are competitive, but the first step is to start working on your TMCF resume now. The world is your oyster from there.”
