Valerie Lavin Appointed to DAV Veterans Entrepreneur Council

St. Petersburg, FL – February 2024 – Valerie Ellis Lavin, Founder and CEO of Luminary Global, has been appointed to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) National Veterans Entrepreneur Council.

The council advises DAV on initiatives to empower veteran entrepreneurs, including access to resources, mentorship, networking, and economic opportunities. Ms. Lavin's selection recognizes her extensive work advancing veteran business success—through co-founding Action Zone (a nonprofit providing entrepreneurship training and support to military-connected individuals), mentoring via DAV Patriot Boot Camp, and leading Luminary Global as a veteran-owned emergency preparedness company.

Since founding Luminary Global in 2016, she has delivered high-quality medical solutions, tactical gear, and customized kits to citizens, first responders, agencies, and military personnel—rooted in her 21-year U.S. Army career (US CENTCOM leadership, deployments to Korea and Iraq, Bronze Star Medal). Her council role expands her national impact on veteran economic empowerment.

"I'm honored to join the DAV National Veterans Entrepreneur Council and contribute to policies and programs that help veterans turn service into thriving businesses," said Valerie Ellis Lavin. "This appointment aligns with our shared commitment to duty, discipline, and dependability—ensuring veterans have the tools to succeed long after their uniform."

Luminary Global operates independently, focused on preparedness and life-saving solutions.

For more on Valerie Lavin's work and Luminary Global, visit luminaryglobal.com.

Luminary Global is a veteran-owned emergency preparedness company founded in June 2016 by retired U.S. Army First Sergeant Valerie Ellis Lavin. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, the company provides high-quality emergency medical solutions, tactical gear, and customized kits to citizens, first responders, agencies, and military personnel. Committed to duty, discipline, and dependability, Luminary Global operates independently with no affiliations to other entities. Expect the Unexpected – Be Prepared. Learn more at luminaryglobal.com. Follow our AI Transparency statement for brand integrity details.