Book Wanda V. Mays to Speak
Powerful Messages. Practical Strategies. Lasting Impact.
Inspire your audience to think bigger, lead with purpose, build stronger organizations, and turn vision into meaningful action.
Wanda V. Mays is an educator, nonprofit strategist, organizational founder, and community leader who brings decades of experience to the stage.
Her presentations combine real-world leadership lessons, practical strategies, and a compelling message: you do not have to wait for permission to build something that matters.
Request Speaking Availability Explore Speaking TopicsLeadership That Moves People to Action
Every organization needs leaders who can translate ideas into action. Every community needs individuals who understand how to mobilize people, build partnerships, and create lasting change.
Wanda V. Mays brings audiences a distinctive perspective shaped by decades of experience in education, nonprofit development, grant strategy, organizational leadership, and community mobilization.
Messages That Inspire. Strategies That Equip.
Women Who Move Cities™
Power. Influence. Legacy.
An empowering keynote about women who are building institutions, growing businesses, influencing communities, and creating lasting legacies.
Audiences discover how to recognize their leadership potential, expand their influence, and take action.
From Vision to Movement
Building Something Bigger Than Yourself
Learn how a compelling vision becomes an organized initiative, association, nonprofit, or community movement.
Explore leadership recruitment, strategic partnerships, organizational structure, and disciplined execution.
The Capacity Gap™
Why Great Missions Need Strong Organizations
Passion may launch an organization, but effective systems help sustain it.
This presentation examines governance, leadership, funding readiness, organizational infrastructure, and strategic sustainability.
Stop Waiting for Permission
Lead. Build. Execute.
A compelling leadership message for women who are ready to move beyond hesitation and pursue their vision.
Audiences are challenged to embrace initiative, strategic action, and purposeful leadership.
From Relationships to Results
The Power of Strategic Partnerships
Building something meaningful requires relationships, trust, resources, and collaboration.
Discover strategies for engaging stakeholders, recruiting supporters, and developing partnerships that advance shared goals.
Building a Legacy That Lasts
Leadership Beyond the Title
True leadership is not measured only by the position you hold, but by what continues after your tenure ends.
Explore sustainable systems, succession planning, institutional development, and legacy leadership.
Wanda V. Mays
Founder. Strategist. Educator. Movement Builder.
Wanda V. Mays has more than 30 years of experience in education, more than 25 years in federal grant writing, and over 15 years of grant review experience.
She is the founder of the National Nonprofit Capacity Consortium, The Power Of Help, and Women Who Move Cities™.
In 2026, Wanda led the organization and chartering of the Tampa Bay Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., bringing together more than 100 founding members in less than seven months.
Her experience in leadership, organizational development, community engagement, and strategic execution informs every presentation.
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Presentation Formats
Engagements can be customized to your audience, goals, and event format.
The Right Message for Leaders Ready to Move Forward
Wanda's speaking engagements are well suited for organizations seeking meaningful leadership development, practical insights, and a message that motivates people to take action.
Invite Wanda to Your EventWhat Your Audience Will Take Away
Clarity
A clearer understanding of purposeful leadership, organizational vision, and the next steps toward meaningful impact.
Strategy
Practical ideas for building partnerships, strengthening organizations, and translating goals into action.
Confidence
Encouragement to lead boldly, take initiative, and build something that matters.
Bring Wanda to Your Next Event
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Share your event date, audience, location, speaking topic, and budget.
Discuss Your Event
We will review your request and coordinate a conversation about your event goals and expectations.
Confirm the Engagement
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Your Audience Deserves More Than Inspiration.
Give Them a Message That Moves Them to Action.
Whether you are planning a women's leadership summit, nonprofit conference, executive retreat, or community event, let's explore how Wanda V. Mays can contribute to your program.
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