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Leading with Equity, Clarity, and Purpose

Valerie Rainford is a trusted voice at the intersection of leadership, talent and equity. As a CEO, Advisor, Coach, Speaker, and Author, she helps leaders and organizations unlock potential, drive change, and lead with purpose.


Learn how Valerie delivers results across four core areas of expertise:

Areas of Expertise

Advisor

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Strategic Guidance for Inclusive Leadership


Valerie advises CEOs, boards, and senior leaders on embedding equity into their business and talent strategies. Her insights help organizations lead through change and deliver lasting impact.



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Coach

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Elevating Emerging Talent to Executive Excellence


As Principal Coach at Elloree Talent Strategies, Valerie leads a network of expert coaches to scale her impact. She and her team help emerging leaders rise with clarity, confidence, and purpose.



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Author

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Speaker

Writing Stories that Inspire and Empower


In the best-selling memoir, Until the Brighter Tomorrow: One Woman's Courageous Climb from the Projects to the Podium, Valerie shares her  story from tragedy to triumph, inspiring resilience and leadership in her readers.


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Inspiring Audiences Through Truth and Triumph


A powerful storyteller, Valerie inspires audiences with her journey and leadership insights. She speaks with heart, urgency, and clarity — leaving audiences moved and motivated.




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Elloree Talent Strategies

Founder & CEO

As Founder & CEO of Elloree Talent Strategies, Valerie leads a mission-driven consulting firm focused on advancing equity in leadership. Elloree partners with organizations to identify inequities in their talent practices that hold back their best talent.
Core Services:

  • Talent Diagnostics
  • Strategic Advisory & Talent Strategy
  • Executive Coaching & Leadership Development


Elloree is where equity meets execution — and where leadership evolves.

Feature Article

The Equity Challenge: Important Insights for Leaders to Drive Change

As leaders commit to advancing equity, it's crucial that we seize this teachable moment and reinforce key ideas for advancing racial equity. In this article, I'll discuss some insights I frequently share with my clients to reflect, learn and take meaningful action toward a more inclusive and equitable future.


Read the Full Article on FORBES

Feature Interviews

Thinkers 50

with author Geoff Tuff and Stuart Cramer of Forbes 

Evolve Masterclass

with Jeffrey Wallace of Leaders Up


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Let's Work Together

Whether you're a CEO looking for strategic guidance, a leader seeking a coach, an event host in search of a dynamic speaker, or a reader drawn to stories of triumph — Valerie Rainford has something to offer you.

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