On November 7, 2025, Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine profiled Valerie Ellis Lavin as the "Tampa Army Vet Powering New Startups," spotlighting her leadership at Luminary Global and Action Zone in supporting veteran entrepreneurs.
In July 2025, Valerie Ellis Lavin was announced as a 2025 Tampa Titan 100 honoree by Titan CEO, recognizing her continued leadership at veteran-owned Luminary Global among Tampa Bay's top executives.
On July 25, 2025, Valerie Ellis Lavin joined the Tampa Bay Defense Alliance as Project Manager, leveraging her 21-year veteran background to map and strengthen regional military support and community connections.
On January 12, 2025, Valerie Ellis Lavin shared expertise on business growth strategies for veteran entrepreneurs during National Invest In Veterans Week, hosted in collaboration with Action Zone.
