Vernetta Walker, Lead Adjunct Consultant, DEI Expert and President & CEO of Walker & Associates Consulting

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 cultural competence. In addition to providing consulting and training, she is a frequent speaker on nonprofit leading practices, sector trends, creating a culture of inclusion, and board advocacy. Vernetta is also a senior governance consultant and senior advisor on diversity, inclusion, and equity for BoardSource.