Collaborating for Change: The Impactful Partnership of Dr. Valerie Simmons-Walston & Jim Snodgrass

Dr. Valerie Simmons-Walston and Jim Snodgrass bring a powerful blend of leadership, strategy, and community-focused vision to their business partnership. Dr. Walston, CEO of Next Chapter Enterprises and VP of Public Relations at Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union, is a seasoned higher education executive with over 30 years of experience driving strategic partnerships and community engagement. Her career in academia, nonprofit leadership, and public service, focuses strongly on empowerment, wellness, and transformational leadership. Jim Snodgrass complements this partnership with over 15 years of operations and supply chain expertise in the automotive industry. A strategist passionate about mental and financial wellness, Jim holds a BBA from the University of Toledo and an MBA from Wayne State University. Hear how they use their combined expertise to build innovative pathways for personal and organizational growth in Toledo communities and beyond.