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Meet Valerie

A Story of Struggle to Incredible Success

Valerie rose from a young life of tragedy to create a 30+ year trailblazing career in financial services at two iconic institutions.  The first 21 years leading businesses at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY) where she rose to become the youngest person promoted to officer and then the first African-American female to achieve the rank of Senior Vice President.  


That was followed by 12 years as a Managing Director at JPMorgan Chase where she lead a range of efforts in the throes of the financial service crisis. Valerie's career culminated in leading JPMC's Advancing Black Leaders strategy where she led the firm's efforts that led to historic gains of 50%+ increase in black executive leadership in just three years.


After 30 years driving change in Corporate America, Valerie launched the consulting firm Elloree Talent Strategies specializing in Independent Equity Assessments.


Valerie is a best-selling author and sought after inspirational speaker on Success, Resilient Leadership and Advancing Diverse Talent. 

Trailblazing Business Executive

Trailblazing Business Executive

Trailblazing Business Executive

A veteran executive with a series of career firsts. 

Her superpower is change and business transformation.

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Talent & Equity Expert

Trailblazing Business Executive

Trailblazing Business Executive

As Founder & CEO, Elloree Talent Strategies, she brings together her passions of leadership and diversity analytics.

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Award-Winning Author

Inspirational Speaker

Inspirational Speaker

Her personal story of resilience defines who she is as a leader.

Her candid, heartfelt memoir "Until the Brighter Tomorrow: One Woman's climb from the Projects to the Podium" bares all about her struggles to success.

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Inspirational Speaker

Inspirational Speaker

Inspirational Speaker

A speaker with broad range. 

Her messages of Success, Leadership and Advancing Diversity are universal and resonate with all audiences.


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HONORS & RECOGNITION

LEADERSHIP

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION

  • Profiled in best-selling Leadership book, PROVOKE


  • Most Powerful Women in Business, Black Enterprise


  • Black Achiever in Industry, Harlem YMCA


  • 25 Influential Black Women in Business, The Network Journal


  • Elaine Edmonds Outstanding Leadership Award, Harlem YMCA

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION

  • DEI Hall of Fame, Inclusion Magazine


  • Diversity BOLD MOVE Award, Diverse & Engaged


  • Corporate Leadership Award, 100 Black Men, Inc.


  • Top Executives in Corporate Diversity, Black Enterprise

COMMUNITY

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION

COMMUNITY

  • Creator, Fordham University Trustee Diversity Scholarship Fund


  • Pioneering Women in Philantrophy, Fordham University


  • Rockland Person of the Year, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity


  • Service Proclamation, City of Boston, MA


  • Woman of Distinction, Saint Catharine's Academy

2023 DEI Hall of Fame

    Of all the recognitions I have received over the years, I am most proud to have been honored with a Girl Scouts Badge in my name.


    Valerie Irick Rainford

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