NEVALLIANCE FOUNDATION
The Nevalliance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, It is the community engagement and women’s empowerment arm of Nevalliance.
The Foundation serves as the platform through which we host our signature events and initiatives designed to uplift women, support small business owners, and strengthen local communities.
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At Nevalliance Foundation, we believe in the power of connection, education, and visibility. Our mission is to create spaces where women and community members can come together to learn, grow, and take meaningful action that builds lasting impact.
Empowering Women. Strengthening Communities. Creating Lasting Impact.
What We Do
The Nevalliance Foundation brings people together through inspiring and purpose-driven events that highlight leadership, collaboration, and empowerment.
Each initiative is designed to spark dialogue, drive progress, and support economic and personal development within our communities.
Our programs and events include:
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International Women’s Conference:
Our flagship annual event celebrating women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal growth through keynotes, panels, and networking experiences.
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Women’s Wealth Summit:
A one-day event focused on helping women build financial confidence, explore new business opportunities, and learn practical wealth-building strategies.
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Community Collaborations:
Initiatives such as the Black Business Month Mixer and other local partnerships that promote small business visibility, networking, and community connection.
Our Vision
To empower women and communities by providing platforms that encourage growth, leadership, and collaboration—creating stronger, more resilient local networks
that thrive together.
Our Advisory Board
Dr. Neva Helena Alexander
Dr. Neva Helena Alexander is a Leadership Development
Consultant, educator, corporate trainer, author, and
speaker. With a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, she
brings a research-based, practical, and people-centered
approach to developing stronger leaders, more effective
teams, and healthier workplace cultures.
As the Founder of Nevalliance, a certified MWBE leadership development company, Dr. Neva specializes in leadership
training, consulting, coaching, and growth-driven organizational development experiences. She partners with
companies, nonprofits, and institutions to design and deliver programs that enhance communication, strengthen
leadership capacity, support employee engagement, and cultivate high-performing, inclusive environments.
A respected author and TEDx speaker, Dr. Neva is known for her ability to translate leadership theory into clear,
actionable strategies that professionals can immediately apply. Her workshops and trainings equip employees at every
level with the tools to navigate change, lead with confidence, and contribute meaningfully to organizational goals.
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Sharon Leid
Sharon Leid is the CEO of NetStruc PR, a seasoned Publicity Strategist, Speaker, and Business Consultant with over 20 years of experience in Public, Media, Government Relations, and Community Engagement. She helps entrepreneurs and small businesses elevate their visibility, credibility, and profits through creative PR strategies and authentic community connections. Her career began at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, where she rose to Executive Director of Community Relations before founding NetStruc PR in 2015. Sharon’s clients have been featured on outlets like ABC, CNN, Bloomberg, The New York Times and more. She is also the founder of Ladies of 3rd Thursday, a women’s business network, and serves as PR Chair for the Nassau Community College Foundation Business Leaders Council.
A proud wife and mom of three boys, Sharon continues to inspire others through her passion for storytelling, mentorship, and community-driven brand growth.
Ambassador Dr. Corrinne Graham
PhD is a 2x Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and a recipient of an Honorary Humanitarian Doctorate. She is an internationally recognized leader in business, education, and sustainable development with nearly two decades of entrepreneurial and consulting experience spanning startups, SMEs, and large organizations.
A TEDx speaker, Women.NYC and WENYC mentor, and project manager, she specializes in commercialization, technology transfer, workforce development, and personal/professional growth. As an Honorary Research Fellow at the Institute for Sustainable Development (UWI Mona), she co-authored “The Entrepreneurial Journey in the Decade of Delivery” and advises youth through the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
An Adjunct Professor at LIU Post, she teaches Corporate Social Responsibility and Management Principles. Dr. Graham serves as President of Space Renaissance USA, Treasurer for SRI, and Board Member for The Lifeboat Foundation and Designs by Dr. G. Her advocacy includes leadership roles in Suffolk and Nassau County advisory boards and serves as Chair of the Town of Brookhaven Black History Commission. In the Town of Brookhaven October 6, 2024, was proclaimed as Dr. Corrinne Graham Day.
Mae Caime
Caime is a transformational speaker, integrative health expert, and champion for women in midlife and beyond. A Registered Nurse, Certified Integrative Health Coach, CEO, and former Ms. New York Senior America, Mae blends decades of professional experience with lived wisdom, humor, and heart.
Known for her high-energy presence and faith-led courage, Mae guides women to use their voice, embrace their power, and honor their femininity. Her message is simple: it’s never too late to reinvent, rise, and live vibrantly.
From global medical missions to empowering summits, soulful circles, and curated lifestyle experiences, Mae creates spaces where women feel seen, supported, and inspired to take action. She believes confidence is contagious, laughter is medicine, and a little sparkle can shift everything.
Mae is on a mission to discredit ageism and ignite a new era of bold, joyful, unapologetic living.as founder of aMaezing midlife and Beyond.
Natalie Silvera
An Innovative and Multidisciplinary Entrepreneur — Founder/CEO of JamParallel Global LLC.
JamParallel Global is a dynamic diaspora-focused document services agency, dedicated to improving the lives of others — in promoting economic growth, and cultural connections between Jamaica and its global neighbors.
Through the navigation of diplomatic channels, Natalie champions initiatives that empower communities across the Jamaican Diaspora, creating pathways for self development, personal growth and empowerment.
She operates across multiple fields, skillsets, and areas of expertise, rather than being functionally one dimensional. Her areas of focus include but are not limited to:
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Documents acquisition
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Community involvement
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Diaspora engagement
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Event planning
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Business leadership
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Cultural advocacy
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Strategic partnerships
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Personal development
She is a forward-thinking entrepreneur who uses fresh perspectives to build new, impactful solutions — that connect individuals and business leaders, bringing them together to achieve a mutual goal.
Natalie boasts of a remarkable business “reputation built on repetition.” Her entrepreneurial enthusiasm amplifies Jamaica’s global presence, while ensuring that diaspora voices remain influential and relevant.
A forward thinking, results-driven leader with a commitment to service, Natalie is known for her strategic mindset, community-centered approach, and an innate ability to mobilize.
Her leadership approach is anchored in integrity, resilience, and a deep sense of cultural pride — values that closely align with the vision of the International Women’s Conference.
Laura Palker
After more than 30 years in the trade show industry, Ms. Palker has dedicated herself to improving the industry she serves. Laura is the Founder/President of the Events Education & Workforce Development Federation, a nonprofit organization formed to connect Artisans, Masters, and Professionals with the common goal to advocate, support and develop the Events Industry Workforce.
Laura’s journey isn’t just inspirational — it’s instructional. For students, entrepreneurs, and future leaders, her story offers powerful lessons:
Lead with heart and strategy. Passion matters, but purpose turns it into impact.
Think long term. Whether you’re planning a career, starting a business, or managing a crisis, don’t wait to get ready — start preparing now.
Be more than a title. Laura’s legacy shows that real leadership means stepping up for others, creating opportunity, and driving change from the ground up.