About Vanessa

Vanessa is a skilled facilitator in governance, leadership, DEI, strategic planning, and team dynamics.

Board Facilitation Experience:

• FQHCs or Community Health Centers
• Community Foundations
• Nonprofits

Community engagement and leadership roles:

• Former president of the board of directors of Virginia Heroes Incorporated 
• Former advisory council member: 

• • Virginia Commonwealth University-Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute Minority Political Leadership Institute
  • Initiatives of Change – Advisory Council

Community dialogue facilitation:

• Initiatives of Change/Hope in the Cities’ presentation, Unpacking 2010 Census: The Realities of Race, Class and Jurisdiction
• Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities
• Leadership Metro Richmond (LQ 2006) in Richmond, Virginia

Social Media Courses:

• LinkedIn Learning course “Managing A Diverse Team”, and the 
• Listenable, “Practicing DEI Can Improve Organizational Culture”

Author:
“Bookie and Lil Ray: In the Game” (August 2021) (Multicultural STEM children’s book)
“Emerald Jones: The Fashion Designer Diva,” (2020) (Multicultural STEM children’s book)
“The Female CEO: Pearls, Power & Passion” (2014)
“Paint the Sky Purple” (2010)

Consultant Information

Email: [email protected]

Website: vanessawomack.com

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Areas of Expertise: Board roles and responsibilities, CEO-Board partnership , Diversity Inclusion and Equity, Strategic board composition, Strategic planning and visioning, Succession planning

Areas of Engagement: Board education retreat or seminar

Mission Areas: Associations, Community foundations, Corporate volunteerism programs, Federated organizations, Religiously-affiliated organizations, Small-budget organizations

Virtual Work Availability: Flexible, based on needs