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SOAR, which stands for Surviving Obstacles & Attaining Rewards, is more than just a phrase—it’s a powerful movement and message birthed from the heart of Dr. Valerie Walston. Originally introduced as the title of her debut book, this inspiring concept has since evolved into one of her signature empowerment programs, the SOAR empowerment program.
Rooted in faith, resilience, and personal growth, the SOAR empowerment program is designed to encourage individuals who are navigating life’s challenges to stay the course. Through this program, participants are reminded to be patient, stay grounded, and keep moving forward—because a reward awaits on the other side of every obstacle.
Whether experienced through her book, leadership workshops, speaking engagements as an emcee keynote speaker, or the soon-to-launch SOAR card game and app, Dr. Valerie Walston’s SOAR brand continues to uplift, inspire, and guide people of all walks of life to live with purpose, power, and perseverance.
Dr. Valerie Walston is a seasoned educator and transformational leader with over 35 years of experience in the K-12 school system and higher education. Throughout her career, she has held executive and senior leadership roles at five diverse institutions, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs), large public universities, and small private colleges. Her expertise lies in building strategic partnerships, advancing student success initiatives, and promoting inclusive excellence across educational systems. As an emcee keynote speaker, Dr. Walston has also contributed to faith-based empowerment efforts, leading impactful leadership workshops and the SOAR empowerment program. Her work consistently centers on empowering individuals, fostering innovation, and guiding institutions through change with integrity and purpose.
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