Leona empowers companies to align their brand messaging with their faith-based values and principles to enhance service to their target audience.
Leona is a Corporate Communication Strategist, Certified Intimacy and Relationship Coach, and 14-time International Multi-Best-Selling Author. As the President and CEO of Carter Strategies and an accomplished filmmaker, Leona premiered her award-winning documentary in 2022. Her outstanding achievements have garnered media recognition, with features on networks such as CBS, FOX, ABC, and NBC.
Leona married her high school sweetheart, Omarr, in 1995. Together, they have six children and one grandson. Relocating from Seattle, Washington to Kalamazoo, Michigan, Leona's family made the move to take advantage of the renowned tuition-based program known as The Kalamazoo Promise. Their inspiring story was featured in the New York Times.
Leona is passionate about serving, enjoys being a lifelong learner, and believes everyone has the power to make a lifelong impact on someone.
