Our Team & Leadership — Bullying Buddy
LEADERSHIP & ADVOCATES

United with purpose.
Driven to awaken the giant within.

Meet the dedicated team, champions, and safety advocates behind Bullying Buddy LLC who are working together to eliminate bullying and protect our youth.

20+ Years Youth Advocacy
30+ Years IT & Systems
2× Super Bowl Champion
100% Dedicated Protection
Tara Lynn Townes - CEO of Bullying Buddy LLC
Congressional Citation Recipient & Author
Chief Executive Officer

Tara Lynn Townes

CEO, Published Author, App Inventor & Certified Bullying Prevention Expert

"Whatever we put into the universe will never return voided, so we should make it our best! Living beyond ourselves is how we create greatness."

Tara Lynn Townes is a Developmental Therapist, Curriculum Writer, and Certified Life Coach with a Master’s in Human Development & Family Studies from Arizona State University. With over 20 years of experience working with women, children, and families, she was recognized by the California State Senate and Congress.

When her son Encore was diagnosed with Achondroplasia (Dwarfism), Tara Lynn established the non-profit organization “Tiny Be Mighty” to assist families affected by bullying tragedies and received a congressional citation award from the State of Connecticut for her transformative anti-bullying work.

Technical & Systems Leadership

Paige D. Wheeler

Executive Assistant to the CEO, Technical Advisor & System Administrator

Paige brings over 30 years of extensive Information Technology expertise in hardware, software, customer, and technical architecture. Her distinguished career includes seasoned technical service for industry leaders such as JPL/NASA, Qwest Communications, and Cisco/Webex.

Her passion is to help bring a concrete resolution to end bullying and support families who have experienced tragedy. Working with TBM and Bullying Buddy, LLC, Paige is committed to helping society recognize empathy and awaken the giant within those who feel marginalized.

Paige D. Wheeler - Technical Advisor & System Administrator

Champions Inspiring Youth Everywhere

Passionate leaders, national champions, and youth pioneers extending our mission into schools, communities, and digital platforms.

Tyrone Poole - 2x Super Bowl Champion
Ambassador

Tyrone Poole

Former 2× Super Bowl Champion, published author, inventor, fitness guru, and TV/radio personality. A first-round NFL draft pick (Carolina Panthers / Fort Valley State), Tyrone is dedicated to giving back through the Tyrone Poole 38 Foundation and its pillars: Education, Fitness, and Humanitarianism.

2× Super Bowl Champ Philanthropist TP38 Foundation
Corey 'Encore' L. Hunt - Youth Ambassador
Bullying Buddy Ambassador

Corey L. Hunt

Also known as Encore, Corey is a rising star born with Achondroplasia (Dwarfism). At age 8, he began speaking publicly to school children and peers about being little in a big world. Corey touches hearts through speaking, singing, and acting, showing that small stature will never bend his jubilance.

Youth Speaker Congressional Awardee Advocate
Devin Moore - Founder #RaceToSpeakUp
Ambassador

Devin Moore

Founder of #RaceToSpeakUp, creator of the #BehindTheScreen Anti-Cyberbullying Curriculum, and host of Humanity Rising’s podcast. Devin is actively dedicated to passing state anti-bullying legislation and implementing mandatory anti-bullying classes in schools nationwide.

#RaceToSpeakUp Cyberbullying Expert Podcast Host

Want to collaborate with our team?

Connect with Tara Lynn Townes and our ambassadors to bring Bullying Buddy anti-bullying workshops, emergency tools, and speaking engagements to your school or community.

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