V Brooks Valecia Dunbar

About V Brooks Valecia Dunbar

Dr. Valecia Brooks Dunbar is the founder and CEO of The Center for Confidence/Full ConfidenceRx, where she empowers organizations and entrepreneurs to achieve transformative growth and economic equity. With over two decades of expertise in strategic leadership, crisis management, and organizational development, Dr. V has helped businesses and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) unlock their potential through tailored strategies and scalable solutions. Dr. Dunbar serves as a Business Advisor for the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business program, a role she has held since the second cohort, contributing to its development and continued success. Her contributions have empowered countless micro-enterprises to scale their businesses and drive community impact. As a Ph.D-level practitioner in operations and crisis management, her work bridges academic insights with practical applications, creating innovative solutions for funding gaps, operational inefficiencies, and loan readiness. Dr. V delivers high-impact strategies to support growth, stability, and operational excellence. Scaling Operations for CDFIs: Assists organizations in meeting growing demand through strategic planning and resource optimization. Technological Integration: Provides consulting services to implement online platforms that streamline operations and enhance service delivery. Customized Risk Assessment Tools: Designs culturally informed, community-specific tools to improve loan readiness and align with federal guidelines.Her approach is uniquely tailored to address the needs of CDFIs, ensuring inclusive and impactful solutions to their critical needs. Dr. Dunbar applies strategic insights, innovative tools, and a hands-on coaching process to drive measurable results. Tailored Technical Assistance: Customized frameworks to address funding operational inefficiencies. Collaborative Solutions: Works closely with clients to develop actionable plans for sustainable growth and community impact. Data-Driven Solutions: Employs analytics and evidence-based methods with results-focused solutions. Dr. Dunbar equips CDFIs and entrepreneurs with culturally relevant risk assessment tools, scalable frameworks, and integrated technology solutions—bridging funding gaps, optimizing operations, and ensuring compliance.Book a discovery call, speaking engagement, or collaboration here: https://fullconfidencerx.zohobookings.com/#/CDFIConfidence

Experience

1. Business Advisor

   Goldman Sachs

   Aug 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Currently serving as a Business Advisor for Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Women: Black in Business initiative, collaborating with 26 women business owners across two cohorts in an intensive 12-week program. She provides practical, results-driven business insights while promoting self-accountability as a core principle for entrepreneurial growth and success. Learn more about the GS OMBW: BIB program here:

Education

• Lewis University

  Graduate Certificate in Organizational and Leadership Coaching

• University of Maryland University College

  Doctor of Management (D.M.)

• Cranfield School of Management

  Visiting Researcher

• Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management

  Visiting Researcher

• Florida International University

  Master of Public Administration

• University of Florida

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)