LaVerne Toombs
Nonprofit Leader ⬩ Author ⬩ TEDx Speaker
LaVerne Toombs is a nonprofit leader, best-selling author, fund development expert, and TEDx speaker dedicated to empowering communities and advancing the growth of small businesses and nonprofits. With over two decades of experience in government and nonprofit management, she served as regional manager for former U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu and as Chief Administrative Officer for St. John the Baptist Parish. Founder of Right 4 U, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in grant writing and strategic fundraising, LaVerne is also an award-winning author whose works include Me: My Story of Perseverance & Triumph. At BaldieCon’s new Author’s Corner, LaVerne shares her journey, the inspiration behind her books, and the secrets to bringing words to life, inspiring attendees to tell their own powerful stories and pursue their dreams.