ABOUT

VEONNE McKINLEY

TED Speaker | Resiliency Specialist | Book Publisher | Student Advocate | Minister

This woman is a force." — An incredible time speaking at the Zendesk Leadership Luncheon, where I was honored to be featured as their first-ever published author speaker!

Veonne McKinley, formerly known as Veonne Anderson, is a TED Speaker, Solutions Engineer, Minister, Forbes BLK Member, award-winning tech innovator, bestselling ghostwriter, and 56-time book publisher whose life's work is centered around one mission: helping people overcome adversity, discover purpose, and build lives that create lasting impact.

Her story is one of extraordinary resilience.

In 2014, Veonne experienced homelessness. With nothing more than a broken laptop, a computer monitor she carried by hand, and a determination to change the trajectory of her life, she walked to Starbucks each day to use the free Wi-Fi. While others saw limitations, Veonne saw opportunity. She taught herself how to write, publish books, build websites, and develop creative solutions for businesses. During that season, she wrote and published her very first book, launched a creative agency, and began booking speaking engagements—all while working a minimum wage job.

Those humble beginnings became the foundation for a career dedicated to helping others turn their stories into influence.

Today, Veonne is the founder of a publishing and creative consulting company that has produced 56 published books, including bestselling ghostwritten titles. She has helped authors, entrepreneurs, pastors, and thought leaders transform their ideas into professionally published books while also consulting businesses, churches, and nonprofits on branding, product development, business systems, and scalable offers that expand their reach and impact.


After marrying and becoming Veonne Anderson, she continued growing her publishing company before navigating another defining chapter of her life through divorce in 2020. Rather than allowing hardship to define her, she rebuilt her life once again. Shortly thereafter, she joined the NASA Space Apps Challenge leadership team, where she led a community hackathon introducing students to STEM careers through technology challenges, expert panel discussions, and mentorship opportunities. The initiative not only inspired innovation but also changed lives—one participating student received a full-time salaried job offer from a technology company after showcasing their talent during the program.

Veonne's passion for serving students extends far beyond technology. As a former Performing Arts Teacher at a private Christian school, students frequently sought her guidance before and after class to discuss struggles with rejection, identity, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Through compassionate mentorship, two students who had contemplated suicide chose life after opening up to her, and both demonstrated remarkable improvements in their grades, behavior, and overall outlook. She also founded a Christian Performing Arts & Etiquette Summer Camp, mentoring young people in leadership, confidence, communication, faith, and character development.

As a children's pastor, Veonne has led countless children to Christ while creating environments where many experienced God's presence, healing, freedom, and personal transformation. Today, she continues investing in the next generation by speaking in schools, classrooms, assemblies, churches, and conferences, where students regularly open up about challenges they have never shared before. Teachers often remark that students—especially those known for behavioral challenges—become deeply engaged, participate in meaningful conversations, and leave inspired to make healthier decisions about their future.

In addition to her work in education, Veonne built a successful career in technology. Joining the tech industry in 2022, she earned two promotions within her first year through exceptional performance and leadership. She later became the Employee Resource Group (ERG) Leader for the company's African American community, creating programs, leadership development opportunities, and monthly educational experiences that fostered inclusion across the organization. Her leadership included interviewing internationally recognized marketing executive and business leader Bozoma Saint John, equipping employees with practical strategies for leadership, influence, and career growth.


Veonne also developed a corporate initiative that provided laptops to college-bound students who lacked access to the technology necessary to succeed in higher education, reflecting her lifelong commitment to creating opportunities that remove barriers to success.

A graduate of Cornell University's Entrepreneurship Certificate Program, Veonne combines expertise in solutions engineering, innovation, leadership, branding, storytelling, and organizational development to help people and organizations solve complex problems with creativity and purpose. Whether she's advising executives, equipping entrepreneurs, strengthening churches, mentoring students, or inspiring audiences from the stage, her message remains the same: your circumstances do not determine your future.

After remarrying in 2026, now taking the name Veonne Anderson, above every title she carries—speaker, entrepreneur, publisher, technologist, minister, consultant, wife and mother—Veonne believes every person has a story worth telling and a purpose worth pursuing. Her life's mission is to help people discover both and build a legacy that outlives them.


Empowering the next generation starts with creating a space where they feel truly heard. Whether speaking at schools or conferences, one of my greatest joys is inviting students to the stage, helping them find their voice, and watching them courageously open up about their lives.

Proud to be a Forbes BLK Member. Dedicated to driving innovation, breaking barriers, and building a legacy of excellence. I look forward to connecting with other global leaders and continuing my mission to help people and organizations solve complex problems with creativity and purpose.

Some of the most meaningful work I do happens off-stage. Sitting one-on-one with students to help them navigate past trauma, overcome adversity, and realize their true potential is the heartbeat of my mission. It is a privilege to help them turn their pain into purpose.

Spreading hope through the airwaves. I loved having the opportunity to share my story on Christian radio and encourage others. When we surrender our broken pieces, God transforms them into a legacy of healing, freedom, and influence.

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