Myra Tyler serves as the Financial Manager for the Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program. Prior to this position, she was in charge of financial operations and systems for a DC-based office supply company.  She has held various positions in both the public and non-profit sector in the areas of auditing, financial systems and accounting.  While employed in the Federal Government, Myra completed the Graduate School USA’s Executive Potential Program. She is a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).

Myra served as a group leader for a 27-month study program on ancient African history with the African Genesis Institute and traveled with her family to Egypt in 2005 and 2010. She enjoys music, art, gardening and outdoor activities. Myra holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Howard University. She resides in Maryland with her husband and 3 children.