Velma Knowles is a highly accomplished marketer, strategist, leader, and membership professional from Nassau, the Bahamas. She gained recognition prior to coming to the US for her successful $100,000 personal college fundraising campaign. Velma has earned an MBA from the University of Tampa and has attained a variety of certifications including Virtual Presenter, Human Behavioral Consultant [DiSC], Distinguished Toastmaster, John Maxwell Team trainer and Dale Carnegie certified trainer. To further her education and career, Velma completed advanced executive training at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business.
She is a business consultant with two decades of experience in fortune 500 companies. She has developed a reputation for creating effective strategies to drive membership growth and retention in organizations. Her work has helped her clients break down organizational silos, recognize quick wins and create compelling member experiences.