TORCHBEARER AWARD

Organizations in need of help improving their programs and outreach turn to Rev. Dr. Valerie Oliver-Durrah. Founder and president of Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic (NTAC), Dr. Durrah consults and advises on best practices, policy, and outreach and includes NYC Mayor Eric Adams among her many clients.

Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Bethany Baptist Church, and Church Women United, Dr. Durrah is an ordained global minister and the first African American trustee of the Brooklyn Historical Society. Dr Durrah published Lead Me, Guide Me: Capacity Building Resource Guide, for clergy women.

Accepting her award, Dr. Oliver-Durrah spoke of her dedication to helping people improve their lives by enabling organizations to fulfill their goals through effective programs and communication. Working diligently and with faith in God, Rev. Dr. Valerie Oliver-Durrah makes a difference every day.

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To The Positive Community: I applaud your display of courage to convene our community in actively contributing to the celebration and perpetuation of an awesome legacy and an apostolic vision of what can yet be on this side of the Jordan.

— Rev. Evans Spagner General Baptist Convention of NJ