AFP Indian River is excited to bring you Leading Practices of High Performing Boards presented by Senior BoardSource Consultant, Vernetta Walker, JD. We are honored to welcome the Indian River Community Foundation as sponsor of this board-building workshop!

High-performing boards have several traits in common. For starters, they understand that exceptional governance requires providing intellectual capital, active engagement, and robust discourse. They share a passion for the mission, and they are energized by a deep commitment to the work. Additionally, what really sets them apart is the thoughtfulness and intentionality with which they approach everything, including ensuring an equity mindset and centering the voices of individuals who will be impacted by the organization's work.

           Vernetta Walker, JD

Vernetta Walker is CEO and Chief Governance Gladiator of Vernetta Walker & Associates Consulting. Prior to starting her consulting practice, Vernetta served as Chief Governance Officer, Vice President of Programs, and Senior Advisor on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for BoardSource. 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 advancing DEI for mission impact. In addition to providing consulting and training, she is a frequent speaker on nonprofit leading practices, sector trends, and DEI.

Vernetta has worked with hundreds of public charities, associations, and foundations across the country and globally. Vernetta received a Juris Doctor degree from the Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri, and Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland.