CEO & Chief Governance Gladiator
Vernetta Walker & Associates Consulting, Inc.
Vernetta Walker, J.D., is CEO and Chief Governance Gladiator of Vernetta Walker & Associates Consulting. Prior to starting Walker Consulting, Vernetta served as Chief Governance Officer for BoardSource, a global resource for nonprofit governance. She also taught Governance and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Philanthropy and Nonprofits at Columbia University; was associate general counsel and director of consulting for the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations; and director of Administration of Justice Grants for the Florida Bar Foundation.
With over two decades of experience as a nonprofit leader and consultant, Vernetta is passionate about helping organizations maximize their impact through exceptional leadership, intellectual engagement, and advancing DEI for mission impact. In addition to consulting, she is a frequent speaker on nonprofit leading practices, and sector trends.
Vernetta received a Juris Doctor degree from the Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri, and Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland.
Sunday, August 25, 2024
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM ET
CMA1 - Using Your Voice & Asking Questions in the Boardroom
Monday, August 26, 2024
8:45 AM – 10:00 AM ET