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Los Angeles Chapter History

Dr. Tora Brown

Los Angeles Chapter President

Dr. Tora Brown has spent the last 15 years of her career coaching, training and empowering entrepreneurs. She is a brilliant communicator and a leader in the field of Public Relations. Tora believes managing communications is about more than just “spreading the word”. In order to truly make an impact, you must first get clear on your “Why”. Tora is a trained organizational psychologist and has studied human behavior extensively.

She applies this knowledge to assist her clients and uses a holistic approach to achieve results. She delivers insights and principles that have proven to deliver extraordinary success. Tora is inspiring, motivating and empowering, but most importantly she’s effective. She has worked with individuals, small businesses, entrepreneurs, corporations, government, non-profit, and community-based organizations. She specializes in delivering proprietary coaching programs designed to propel individuals to their next level of success and assist organizations with developing a positive culture.

She lends her expertise from business planning and management, diversity and inclusion, organizational development, branding, public relations, and psychology. She has served clients in various industries including construction, entertainment, film, financial, event and meeting planning, fashion and beauty, hospitality, and manufacturing. She has created over 40 propriety courses, programs, and workshops on topics such as how to start a business, marketing, and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging. A committed community leader, Tora has collaborated and leveraged relationships to build corporate and government partnerships that leave a lasting impact. Her passion for supporting her community by addressing needs and finding practical solutions demonstrates her dedication to elevating others and serving a higher purpose.

Learn more

President@labmba.org

Call: (310) 437-1033
Los Angeles Chapter NBMBAA
P.O. Box 83731, Los Angeles CA 90247

Chapter Honors & Awards

2016 Channel Award: Leadership

National Conference Host: 1980, 1990, 1999, 2005, 2010

Monthly Seminars and Workshops

Corporate Receptions

Newsletters

Community Activities

Social Events

Career and life skills training

Scholarship opportunities

Infinite networking possibilities

Access to Local Job Bank

Executive and student mentoring opportunities

Members only discounts and events

Career Opportunities

Entrepreneurial training and business support

Reduced registration at the Annual National Conference

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