20 years in the nonprofit sector. 15+ as an Executive Director. Real operational experience brought to stages across the sector.
Latoya brings 20 years in the nonprofit sector and 15+ years as an Executive Director to stages across the sector. She speaks to Executive Directors, board members, and emerging leaders on capacity building, agile nonprofit infrastructure, leadership sustainability, and the Impact Flow framework.
Her sessions are grounded in real operational experience, not theory. Audiences leave with clarity about what needs to change, and a practical understanding of how to begin.
Upcoming
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 9:00 to 11:00 AM ET
HandsOn Northwest North Carolina · Sustainability Series · Room 209, Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness, 114 W. 30th St, Winston-Salem, NC
A two-hour practical workshop on using AI tools to extend nonprofit capacity without adding headcount. Designed for executive directors, operations leads, and team managers navigating transition while maintaining service delivery. Walk away with concrete workflows you can put to work the next day.
Registration details coming soonHosted by HandsOn NWNC. A live registration link will replace this button as soon as it goes live.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 12:00 to 1:30 PM ET
Crossnore Communities for Children · 1001 Reynolda Rd NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Session details and registration forthcoming.
October 20 to 21, 2026
Embassy Suites, Concord, NC
Latoya returns to the NC Center for Nonprofits Conference as a featured speaker on nonprofit capacity, leadership protection, and sustainable infrastructure. Session details and schedule forthcoming.
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November 19 to 20, 2025
NC Center for Nonprofits Conference · Sheraton Imperial, Durham, NC
In an era of uncertainty and nonprofit burnout, leaders face relentless internal and external storms. This session explored real-world strategies for funding stability and sustainable leadership.
October 2024
NC Center for Nonprofits Conference
Actionable strategies for elevating fundraising efforts, analyzing donor data, and cultivating lasting donor relationships that align with mission values.
Media
Released February 27, 2025 · Episode #305
Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership · Hosted by Dr. Patton McDowell · Armstrong McGuire (formerly PMA Nonprofit)
Latoya sits down with Dr. Patton McDowell to unpack how nonprofit leaders can sustain themselves while sustaining their organizations. The conversation covers operational boundaries, the cost of carrying strategy on one person, and what regenerative leadership looks like in practice.
Expertise
Each topic can be tailored to keynotes, breakout sessions, half-day workshops, or full-day training engagements.
Inquiries
Latoya is available for conferences, workshops, keynotes, panel discussions, and custom consulting presentations. To discuss availability and topics, please use the form or reach out directly.
speaking@lurgrowth.com
Based in
Winston-Salem, NC