Dr. Velma Trayham is a dynamic force at the intersection of business leadership, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment. As the CEO of the Black Chamber of Arizona and a portfolio business owner with multiple thriving ventures, she brings unmatched insight into how to lead, scale, and create sustainable impact, especially for underserved communities.

Dr. Trayham is not just a C-Suite executive—she's a nationally recognized catalyst for inclusive empowered entrepreneurship. She has mentored over 8,000 minority entrepreneurs across the U.S., helping them grow businesses that generate jobs, build generational wealth, and close racial opportunity gaps. Her work spans partnerships with leading corporations, top-tier universities, and economic development agencies nationwide.

Named one of JPMorgan Chase's Top 100 Women to KNOW, and featured in Forbes, Essence, and the Phoenix Business Journal, Dr. Velma is also a top motivational speaker whose keynotes inspire action and accountability. Her insights are both strategic and soul-stirring—anchored in lived experience and boardroom expertise.