Tashita Tufaa
Founder and CEO of Metropolitan Transportation Network, Inc. established in 2004 with one vehicle and in 2018 employs over 500 people.
BA in Education and History, Solusi University, Zimbabwe; MA Political Science, University of Minnesota.
Awards and recognition includes: MEDA Entrepreneur-of-the-Year 2012, Finalist E&Y Entrepreneur-of-the-Year 2013. Minnesota Business Journal, Fast 50 sales growth 2010.
Civic Involvement: Board member of: MEDA(Metropolitan Economic Development Association)2012-2015, Maplewood Academy 2013-2016, Minnetonka Christian Academy 2013-2016, Board Chair of Sikkoo-Mandoo Community of Minnesota. Council member of: MEDA Advisory Council, Minneapolis Workforce Development Board, St. Paul Business Review Council.