Tameaka Fleming
Tameaka Fleming is a dedicated Child Support Supervisor with the Maryland Department of Human Services, where she has served for over 17 years, including 13 years in human services. For the past seven years, she has supervised staff in child support operations, focusing on coaching, training, providing constructive feedback, and equipping her team with the tools and resources needed to perform effectively. Her leadership emphasizes people-centered development, ensuring that staff are positioned to succeed and grow professionally.
Throughout her career, Tameaka has prioritized preparing her employees for long-term careers rather than just jobs. Many of her former supervisees have advanced to federal roles, pursued law school, and achieved other significant career milestones under her mentorship. She takes pride in cultivating talent and creating opportunities for professional advancement, believing that employees should be placed where their skills can be best utilized to achieve both personal and organizational success.
Tameaka holds a Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security and a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity from the University of Phoenix. She is passionate about championing growth and encouraging her team to pursue opportunities, ensuring that they are motivated, trained, and empowered to build meaningful careers. Her philosophy underscores that true leadership is measured not by retaining employees, but by preparing them to excel beyond their current roles.
• Racial and equality cohort certificate
• University of Phoenix- M.S.
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to developing and investing in people—coaching, training, and motivating staff so they can grow into roles that match their talents—and to my ability to work effectively with my team.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is that not every battle deserves your fight.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this field is to support each other’s growth by encouraging talented colleagues to reach their potential, and to never hesitate to apply for positions, even if you feel underqualified — learning and stepping up are key to advancement.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenges in my field are ensuring equitable service across diverse populations and providing staff with the tools and support they need to perform effectively, while a key opportunity lies in creating pathways for staff to advance into executive roles despite the difficulty of breaking into leadership positions.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are developing others, promoting fairness, and helping people build meaningful careers rather than just occupy jobs, while personally I cherish honesty and spending quality time with my sons at basketball games or the beach.