A global, award-winning business and brand executive with expertise in creating lasting value strategies.A community cause leader championing women and underrepresented people.

Her international business career began as a junior designer working with teams in Taiwan and Europe, sourcing artwork, consumer products, and creativity.

By the age of 35, she became a General Manager and Vice President, overseeing P&L, product development, global sourcing, and innovation through three rounds of private equity mergers and acquisitions, resulting in the largest creative consumer products category.

Delanie is the original Founding Ambassador of Black Girls Run in the State of New Jersey, expanding its reach throughout the state using marketing skills, emerging run technology, and social media storytelling.

She served as the organization’s first Creative Director, influencing how Black women and the running industry express themselves creatively.

Delanie holds various leadership and member roles in non-profit and for-profit boards and organizations, such as The Help Foundation, The Links Incorporated, Graphic Artist Guild, Color Com, Copyright Foundation, Women in Toy’s Licensing and Entertainment, Black Creatives, Faber-Castell, and Cleveland Triathlete Club.

Delanie has pursued higher education and certifications from prestigious institutions, including Syracuse University, Hampton University, Cornell University, Harvard University, and the University of South Florida.

She continues to be dedicated to learning and community engagement, making her a seasoned professional with a proven track record of leadership and business .