LaVerne has worked on every level of government and is an accomplished and well-respected political communications innovator with a career that spans two decades. Her extensive experience in the successful planning and execution of community, state and federal affairs is revered, and served to establish her as a public relations power player. She is esteemed by colleagues, government entities, elected officials, community stakeholders, and a host of industry partners as a capable and dependable communications professional who integrates marketing and media in order to enhance the profile of an organization or client.
As a published author, LaVerne has shared her business strategies through her book, "Quick and Easy Steps to Starting a Profitable Homebased Business", which was featured in Essence Magazine 1997. She has written and contributed to local, state and federal legislation, and produced newsletters, congressional correspondence, grant support, and trade literature.
WRITER
LaVerne provides services in grant management, grant writing, and grant editing. Whatever the task, LaVerne blends her passion and unique perspective, combining creativity and advocacy to use words as a catalyst to effectuate change.
DOT CONNECTOR
It’s not what you know, but who you know. Over the course of her career, LaVerne has cultivated and nurtured relationships with individuals from every level of the private and public sectors. She has the ability to connect and position people in the community to meet common goals and make an impact.
CAPACITY BUILDING
LaVerne is available to provide you with services including board development, grant training, fundraising strategies, and business development.
MASTER STORYTELLER
LaVerne is an engaging orator who likes to take her listeners on a journey when she speaks. Fluidly navigating topics such as fundraising, campaign communications, starting a business, and more, Laverne captivates, educates, inspires and empowers audiences to set and achieve their goals.
REASONS
LaVerne inspires everyone within earshot whether she’s working with them as part of a team, through the airwaves as an inspirational TEDx speaker, or as an author. She founded "Right 4 U", a management and development consulting firm which assists nonprofit organizations and profits businesses across the country. LaVerne pulls from her professional experience as an author of two books as well, "Quick and Easy Steps to Starting a Profitable Homebased Business" and "Tips for Successful Grant Writing" which have both received numerous awards and accolades.
She’s an unrelenting force advocating for the disadvantaged across a variety of spectrums: governmental, political, nonprofit, healthcare, educational, and environmental. When she is not serving the community at large, LaVerne enjoys the company of her four adult children, six loving grandchildren, cycling, or reading a novel.
Because of her continued passion to improve the lives and conditions of women and minorities across all areas of life, this makes LaVerne a well-deserving Woman of the Year.
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