About Us

At Elloree, we help organizations build the leadership, culture, and systems that make performance—and progress—possible.

We believe talent strategy is business strategy.

Strong performance, retention, trust, and engagement all begin with how organizations attract, manage, develop, and advance their people.

Our work is grounded in a simple truth: when talent decisions are made fairly and intentionally, everyone wins—performance improves, trust deepens, and inclusive growth becomes possible.

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.

Our Founder

Valerie Irick Rainford, Elloree’s Founder and CEO, is a trailblazing corporate leader turned trusted advisor.

Having lived the climb, built a path, and now teaches the truth, Valerie brings lived experience and leadership insight to every engagement. She built Elloree on the belief that equity and performance are not competing goals—but mutually reinforcing imperatives. Through her strategic counsel, data-grounded frameworks, and passion for developing leaders, Valerie helps organizations embed fairness into the fabric of how they lead, grow, and succeed.

Valerie Irick Rainford

Founder & CEO

Board and CEO Advisor

www.ValerieRainford.com

About Us

Talent is the strategy. Equity is the standard.

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

Our Founder

Grounded in data. Shaped by equity. Focused on results.

Ready to strengthen your leadership, culture, and results?

About Us

Talent is the strategy. Equity is the standard.

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

Our Founder

Grounded in data. Shaped by equity. Focused on results.

Ready to strengthen your leadership, culture, and results?

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