About

Elloree's T.A.L.E.N.T. Framework

Our philosophy shapes our perspective, defines our approach, and guides the way we partner—with talent and equity at the center.

T — Tied to Business Results
Talent strategy must drive measurable outcomes, not operate in isolation.

A — Anchored in Values
It should reflect and reinforce your organization’s purpose, culture, and identity.

L — Led by Data
Decisions must be grounded in insight to ensure clarity, consistency, and accountability.

E — Equitable by Design
Fairness can’t be left to chance—it must be built into every process and decision.

N — Nurtures Growth
Top talent thrives where structure, feedback, and opportunity are intentional and visible.

T — Tuned for Change

A strong talent strategy evolves with your business, workforce, and the world around it.

Our Approach

Elloree partners with senior leaders to align talent, culture, and business performance.

We uncover where strategies and systems can be stronger, more consistent, and more equitable—then turn those insights into measurable action.

Our approach is data-grounded and people-centered.
We ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and guide leaders toward solutions that endure.

At every step, we act with integrity and intention—embedding equity not as an initiative, but as a standard for how organizations lead and grow.

Who We Serve

Our Approach

We work with leaders ready to move from commitment to action.

Across sectors—corporate, nonprofit, philanthropic, and family office—our clients share a common goal: to build systems where equity and performance thrive together.

Elloree partners with:

Executives and boards seeking data-driven insight to guide leadership and governance decisions.
CHROs, DEI, and Talent leaders designing systems that attract, retain, and advance diverse talent.
Institutions and foundations aligning culture and mission to lasting impact.

Whatever the context, our focus is the same: clarity, accountability, and sustainable results.

Meet Our Founder

Lived the climb. Built a path. Now teaches the truth.

Valerie Irick Rainford has spent her career breaking barriers—and building systems so others don’t have to. Her work bridges leadership, talent, and equity, helping leaders create strategies that benefit all.

She founded Elloree Talent Strategies on a simple belief: driving results and advancing equity go hand in hand.

As an executive coach and strategic advisor, Valerie helps CEOs and senior teams build inclusive systems, strengthen culture, and align talent strategy with performance.

Before founding Elloree, she served as an executive at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and later at JPMorgan Chase, where she created the firm’s Advancing Black Leaders strategy—driving historic gains in representation and advancement. She also co-founded the C-Suite Initiative at the National Civil Rights Museum, helping corporate leaders connect lessons from American history to today’s call for inclusive leadership.

Rooted in her family’s legacy in Elloree, South Carolina, Valerie’s work honors that history by helping leaders design workplaces where everyone can rise.

About Elloree

Where Talent Strategy Meets Business Performance

Elloree's T.A.L.E.N.T. Framework

Our philosophy shapes our perspective, defines our approach, and guides the way we partner—with talent and equity at the center.

Our Approach

Our Approach

Our Approach

Who We Serve

Our Approach

Our Approach

Meet Our Founder

Lived the climb. Built a path. Now teaches the truth.

Elloree helped us turn leadership insight into measurable performance.

Ready to strengthen your leadership, culture, and results?

About Elloree

Where Talent Strategy Meets Business Performance

Elloree's T.A.L.E.N.T. Framework

Our philosophy shapes our perspective, defines our approach, and guides the way we partner—with talent and equity at the center.

Our Approach

Our Approach

Our Approach

Who We Serve

Our Approach

Our Approach

Meet Our Founder

Lived the climb. Built a path. Now teaches the truth.

Elloree helped us turn leadership insight into measurable performance.

Ready to strengthen your leadership, culture, and results?

This website uses cookies.