Teniqua Broughton, the Founder and CEO of VerveSimone Consulting, is making an impact in the nonprofit sector through her expertise in nonprofit governance, equity readiness, and leadership empowerment. With a passion for helping organizations achieve sustainability, Teniqua leverages her extensive experience and insight to identify effective strategies that drive desired outcomes.
Her professional career has given her a deep understanding of both direct services to children and organizational leadership. This understanding serves as a platform for Teniqua to infuse her knowledge and experience into professional organizations, while also providing insight on board governance best practices. She has supported administrative leadership and provided staff/resource management to organizations in Arizona and throughout the nation.
Teniqua’s commitment to governance and diversification on boards is evident through her work with various organizations. She is the founder of the Monarch Society and Council at the Desert Botanical Garden, which established a membership and leadership group to integrate age diversification within the garden during her tenure as a Trustee. She currently serves as Chair of the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), past chair of their Equity and Inclusion (EIC) Committee, and a member of the Desert Botanical Garden Foundation board, plus a member of the LISC Phoenix Local Advisory Committee (LAC) and ASU Council for Resilience Leaders. She is a past Chair and Commissioner for the City of Phoenix’s Arts & Culture Commission.
Teniqua has her master’s degree in education with a focus on Educational Administration and Supervision, and her bachelor’s degree in educational psychology, with an emphasis on theater for youth. With certifications as a Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP), in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University of Arizona and Boston College, and in Equity and Inclusion from Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, she is well-equipped to help organizations achieve their goals.
Teniqua’s journey to becoming a business leader was not without its challenges. As a young leader, she faced adversity in the form of ageism and was told to wait her turn. However, she remained steadfast in her commitment to making things happen and stayed true to her calling. She started her own company, VerveSimone Consulting, to navigate the narrative of her story and to fulfill her purpose of serving others and changing lives through the relationships that she has built and in the ways that she gives back to her community.
Through VerveSimone Consulting, Teniqua has worked with a plethora of clients, helping them achieve their goals through her accessible, effective, and embraced approach to organizational growth and transformation. Michael Reed of ASU Gammage, one of Teniqua’s clients, attests to the impact of her work, saying that “Teniqua Broughton brings a compelling and unique set of experiences, knowledge, and skill to any arts or non-profit organization looking to truly integrate EDI values and practice and create a workplace of belonging, productivity, and equity for everyone.”
Teniqua’s heart for humanity and her desire to see people win is evident in the way she leads and motivates others. She demonstrates authentic leadership and motivates others by showing them how to ignite the fire within themselves. She believes that serving oneself is just as important as serving others, and she strives to build and sustain good relationships by being transparent, admitting her own mistakes, and laying it on the line for her team.
In conclusion, Teniqua Broughton is a force to be reckoned with in the nonprofit sector. Her expertise in nonprofit governance, equity readiness, and leadership empowerment is making an impact in both national and local sectors. Her commitment to governance and diversification on boards, her extensive experience, and her insight gained.
