Press Releases

In September 2016, Valerie Ellis Lavin received the Susie Steiner Community Impact Award from Hillsborough Community College, recognizing her dedication to entrepreneurship education and positive impact on the local startup community during her early post-military transition.

In June 2016, retired Army First Sergeant Valerie Ellis Lavin launched Luminary Global, a veteran-owned company dedicated to providing life-saving emergency supplies to citizens, first responders, agencies, and military personnel. Drawing from 21 years of service, the mission is clear: Expect the Unexpected – Be Prepared.