Venus Ray

Venus L. Ray is the visionary Founder and CEO of LVR Solutions Group, a Maryland-based firm that empowers nonprofits and small businesses through strategic leadership, operational transformation, and sustainable growth. Under her leadership, LVR Solutions Group has become a trusted partner for organizations seeking results in Leadership Development, Operational Efficiency, Branding & Organizational Visibility, and Grant Writing and Readiness Audits.

A results-oriented executive with over two decades of experience across the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, Venus is widely recognized for her expertise in strategic planning, fiscal accountability, and change management. She is the author of The Ultimate Grant Readiness Playbook – Nonprofit Guide, a practical resource for organizations seeking to strengthen funding capacity and operational infrastructure.

Venus has successfully led high-performing teams of 250 to 800 staff, driving organizational turnaround, growth, and long-term sustainability. Her leadership philosophy centers on strategic, data-informed decision-making, closing operational gaps, and building strong foundations for mission impact.

Her executive career includes leadership roles such as Vice President at VMT Long Term Care Management and Executive Director at Health Management Inc., where she led transformative initiatives that revived underperforming programs and secured multi-million-dollar contracts. As Director of Development and Director of Community Engagement & Outreach at Total Care Services, Inc., she launched strategic funding initiatives, expanded community partnerships, and elevated the organization’s visibility and outcomes.

Venus is highly regarded for her ability to design and scale impactful programs—such as successfully restoring a failing TANF program in record time—and for her excellence in financial stewardship, governance, and cross-functional leadership. She excels in navigating complex organizational landscapes, optimizing resources, and aligning teams for high performance.

Beyond her executive contributions, Venus serves as Vice President on the Board of Better Than Yesterday Mentoring, Inc. She has also served on the Board of Directors for the DC Home Health Association and contributed her expertise to the Department of Healthcare Finance Oversight Committee.

A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Venus frequently shares her insights at industry conferences, particularly on topics such as leadership, organizational transformation, and community empowerment.

With a passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and mission alignment, Venus L. Ray remains committed to helping organizations not just survive—but thrive. Her analytical rigor, inclusive leadership, and people-first approach have consistently resulted in stronger teams, scalable strategies, and measurable community impact.