Press Releases

On February 17, 2026, Valerie Ellis Lavin joined a leadership panel at the University of Tampa Sykes College of Business Leadership Summit, sharing insights alongside former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn.

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.

In March 2018, Valerie Ellis Lavin received the Ybor Heroes Award from the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce, honoring her community leadership and dedication to veteran support during her early entrepreneurial journey.