A Global Philanthropist’s Life Story: Welfare, Bankruptcy & Forbes

Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandifer, the visionary behind the innovative youth arts program, is expanding Studio T Arts & Entertainment nationally. Founded in 2005, this non-profit organization enriches youth with creative and life skills through arts, media, and entrepreneurship. The expansion includes new locations in Tulsa, Philadelphia, Harlem, and Atlanta by 2026 and the launch of a mobile app for worldwide access to its distance learning platform, PasstoClass.com. Miss Tee’s mentorship has shaped the lives of countless youth, with her proteges performing alongside renowned artists and at prestigious events like the MTV Music Awards. Her accolades include being a 'Forbes Culture 50 Champion' and California Legislative Women's Caucus elected: '2022 California Woman of the Year,' and she plays key roles in arts education and cultural equity initiatives.