Describe Yourself In One Word 

"ENGAGING"

Since 1991, Sandra Varner has led Varner PR & Community Engagement, delivering award-winning media strategy and community impact across four continents. Her experience includes national press events for the NBA and NFL, major regional initiatives like the $1M COVID-19 Resiliency Relief Program, and a distinguished career as a journalist and NABJ facilitator. She is a proud Southern University alumna, Delta Sigma Theta member, and active voice in several civic and cultural organizations.

Describe Yourself In One Word 

"CURIOUS"

Eddrick Jerome is a versatile professional with a rich background as a published author, playwright, and producer. Eddrick retired from a successful thirty-year career in healthcare specializing in clinical operations management and health plan administration.  Eddrick hosts "The Eddrick Show" podcast, available on all digital platforms. 

Describe Yourself In One Word 

"PRAGMATIC"

For more than 30 years, Vickie Henson has led global and regional projects for places like Allstate, Aon Hewitt, Maritz Learning, Dale Carnegie Training, and SSM Health—she knows how to get things done. Vickie’s all about making work less stressful and more efficient, whether it’s getting people engaged, training leaders, or coming up with process improvement ideas. When not on the job, you’ll find Vickie off on weekend adventures, digging in the garden, or nesting at home.

Describe Yourself In One Word 

"COLLABORATION"

Heidi Hill is a seasoned sales professional with over 30 years of experience driving revenue growth in corporate sales across small and medium‑sized enterprises. . Beyond her professional achievements, Heidi is passionate about music and deeply committed to community initiatives supporting youth in underserved areas.

Describe Yourself In One Word 

"CONSCIENTIOUS"

Over the years she has worked on various projects for Varner PR and Community Engagement which has included: research, writing, interviewing, event promotion, project development and media buying. Leslie is passionate about giving back to the community and is involved with several organizations that advocate for people with end stage renal (kidney) disease.

Describe Yourself In One Word 

"CONNECTIVE"

Dru is the Event Management Advisor for Varner PR. Their specialty in event organization,management, and facilitation comes from nearly 10 years of working on various sides of the event experience, including at the historic Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts and through their own entrepreneurial endeavors.