ABOUT US

At Walker & Associates, we strengthen boards of directors and leadership teams for mission impact. A distinct advantage of Walker & Associates is our access to a national network of top consultants. While recognizing the uniqueness of your individual board, we can draw on decades of experience. Our team has a wealth of knowledge based on in-depth research, data, and experience working with hundreds of nonprofit organizations across the globe. As a partner in transformation, we prioritize giving you the individualized attention you deserve.

OUR APPROACH

Our experience has shown us that transformational change is accelerated when the leadership team sets the tone at the top, whether it is governance or DEI. We engage you in designing the path forward and tackling challenges head-on, to ensure continuous learning and progress.

 

When you work with us, our results include:

  • Exceptional leadership
  • Effective governance
  • Inclusive cultures and equitable practices

meet vernetta

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. Her clients have included the Easterseals, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, YMCA of the USA, the National Aquarium, Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, and the Walt Disney Company.

Vernetta is an adjunct lecturer at Columbia University, where she teaches Nonprofit Governance and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Nonprofits and Philanthropy. She 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.