Angelia Hicks-Maxie is the CEO of Tiny Tots Development Center (TTDC), a non-profit organization in Seattle, Washington, founded by her mother, Helen Hicks, in 1969. Deeply rooted in the family legacy, Angelia began working at Tiny Tots as a child, later leading it to new heights. TTDC, licensed by Washington State and contracted with the City of Seattle, provides comprehensive early education services through programs like ECEAP and the Seattle Preschool Program. Serving 350 children annually across six locations, TTDC offers preschool, infant care, and before/after school care. In June 2022, Angelia launched Tiny Tots Othello in partnership with Children’s Hospital and Odessa Brown Clinic, raising $4.2 million to honor her mother’s vision.