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. Author of Me: My Story of Perseverance & Triumph.