SPEAKING
An inspiring and engaging speaker, Vernetta Walker delivers thought-provoking presentations to challenge complacency and status quo, create change, and drive better performance. Popular topics include effective nonprofit leadership, exceptional governance practices, and authentic leadership on diversity, inclusion, and equity.
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PREVIOUS SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, MO – “Catalyst for Change: How to Champion DI&E”
- Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy 2018 National Conference, Detroit, MI – “Leveraging Your Talents for the Nonprofit Sector”
- CAPLAW National Conference, Albuquerque, NM – “Strategies for Improving Board Performance
- The ARC of Westchester County, NY – Board Excellence
- NeighborWorks America National Training Insitute – “Board Oversight and Governance”
- The Commonfund Institute 2018, Yale School of Management, New Haven, Connecticut – “The Role of Diversity in High-Performing Boards”
- Indiana University’s Lilly School of Philanthropy, Leadership Roundtable, – “Board Diversity and Fundraising”
- Council of Urban Professionals’ 9th Annual Women’s Leadership Forum, hosted by Morgan Stanley, NY – “Why Board Service Matters”
- ICC World Chambers Federation 9th World Congress, Turin, Italy – “Exceptional Governance”
- Center for Nonprofit Research, University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO – “Leading with Intent – Research and Findings”
- Alliance for Nonprofit Management Conference, Portland, OR – “Diversity and Inclusion”
- Academy of Management Conference, Vancouver, BC – “Effective Governance –BoardSource Research Findings”
- National Association of Attorneys General and National Association of State Charity Officials, Washington, DC – “Enhancing Communications between Charities Regulators and the Charitable Sector
- Southeast Council on Foundations 2017 Conference, Tampa, FL – “Aligning Leadership and Advocacy”