EXPERTISE. SOLUTIONS. SUCCESS.

We partner with organizations to deliver expert solutions for board governance and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Through assessment, consultation, and training, we work with our clients to find actionable solutions that achieve the best outcomes.

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EXPERTISE. SOLUTIONS. SUCCESS.

We partner with organizations to deliver expert solutions for board governance and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Through assessment, consultation, and training, we work with our clients to find actionable solutions that achieve the best outcomes.

CONTACT US

BEYOND CONSULTING:
A PARTNER IN TRANSFORMATION

At Walker & Associates, we strengthen boards of directors and leadership teams for mission impact. A distinct advantage of Walker & Associates is our access to a national network of top consultants. While recognizing the uniqueness of your individual board, we can draw on decades of experience.

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GOVERNANCE CONSULTING AND SUPPORT

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND WORKSHOPS

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI)

Executive Coaching

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A NATIONALLY KNOWN EXPERT

20+ years ago, I worked with this smart lady at Lowndes, Drosdick, and who do you think ends up being a nationally known expert on Board governance and then leads a thought-provoking Governance Retreat for the Easterseals national board. Small World. Great to see Vernetta Walker again!

Joseph Kern, Board Chair

Easterseals

Expansive Knowledge and Warm Style

Thank you for presenting at our retreat and engaging our board to participate in a lively dialogue. They were very impressed with your expansive knowledge and your warm style that made them feel accomplished and at the same time challenged to rethink the meeting structure and focus more on generative thinking. I also was pleased to learn the board members of both our chapter and foundation felt that this retreat was designed for them exclusively and gave them the opportunity to be actively participating all day.

Tibisay A. Guzmán

Arc of Westchester

Expert Guidance, Objective Insights, and Unwavering Support

I first reached out to Vernetta when our board was considering a self-assessment. We weren’t in crisis, but we wanted to be thoughtful about the process, learning from the data, and implementing improvements. Getting to know Vernetta and seeing how she engages with the board has been pretty amazing. She has provided expert guidance, objective insights, and unwavering support. It’s clear she has deep experience working with executives and boards, but she listens and truly understands what makes us unique. As a result, we are elevating our focus and have identified new opportunities to increase our effectiveness.

Kirra L. Jarratt

DC Bar Foundation

Vernetta has been a go-to thought partner and trusted governance advisor

Vernetta has been a go-to thought partner and trusted governance advisor for NeighborWorks America for over a decade. She was instrumental in helping us design our Excellence in Governance program, and her consistent high ratings for trainings and workshops earned her our coveted Kenneth Jones/Tony Austin Excellence in Training Award, which is presented to only our most distinguished faculty.

Vernetta is easy to work with and adept at meeting the audience where they are and taking them to the next level. She knows the right questions to ask and is skilled at helping participants to think beyond their comfort zone. In addition to governance, we have engaged her facilitation skills for critical conversations on diversity, inclusion, and equity with affiliate leaders and continue to seek new ways to involve her in strengthening our network.