Valerie Rainford is a commanding speaker who brings power, presence, and purpose to every stage. From corporate boardrooms to national conferences and cultural institutions, Valerie speaks with uncommon clarity and heart — helping leaders see what’s possible and inspiring them to act with courage.
Whether sharing her own powerful journey or teaching the unwritten rules of leadership, Valerie invites audiences to think differently, lead boldly, and rise with authenticity.
Tyler Perry - Actor, Director, Writer, Filmmaker & Studio Executive (Tyler Perry Studios)
Melody Hobson - President & Co-CEO, Ariel Investments
General Colin Powell - U.S. Secretary of State, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Reggie Hudlin - American Director, Screenwriter and Producer (Marshall, Django Unchained)
Steve Pemberton - Executive, Speaker, Bestselling Author ("A Chance in the World")
Harold H. Brown - Tuskegee Airman, Author ("Keep Your Airspeed Up")
"It was one of the most inspiring, motivating, moving and engaging sessions we have had. The story of Valerie’s life and career is one of resiliency, dedication and selfless leadership. It is a story of a young woman who met adversity with determination and achieved fantastic success as a professional and as a person."
Goran Skoko, Exec VP - FactSet Research Systems, EMEA APAC
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"What I appreciated most about Valerie's story was the authenticity of how it was told. While she faced so many difficult challenges, she highlighted what she learned and how she was able to move forward to create positive change in the companies she worked for as well as in the company she created, Elloree Talent Strategies."
Lerzan Aksoy, Dean, Fordham University Gabelli School of Business
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“Valerie is uniquely capable of helping corporate leaders because she has been one herself.
Her use of data helps leaders confront issues within their organizations and unlock the performance benefits that come from a culture that encourages people from different backgrounds to bring the richness of their life experiences to decision-making."
Brian Dodge, President
Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)
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www.ValerieRainford.com
Email: info@ElloreeTalent.com
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