Teniqua Broughton

Teniqua Broughton is a leadership development expert who has empowered individuals and organizations by championing equity, leadership and cultural responsiveness in every aspect of her work. With a deep commitment to fostering authentic engagement, she has guided leaders to unlock their potential, helping them embrace their unique voices as tools for meaningful impact. . Teniqua’s ability to inspire action and foster growth has made her a

catalyst for positive change across communities and industries.

Broughton’s leadership roles include CEO of State of Black Arizona; Past Board Chair of Creative West

(formerly Western States Arts Federation); founding board member, ArtsEdWest; board member, Education Forward Arizona; member, Intuit Small Business Council; and former Chair, City of Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission.

Teniqua’s journey is a testament to perseverance and excellence. Her expansive reach is the result of forming meaningful connections and delivering quality work product—each time, every time. This reputation for excellence earned her a litany of recognition, including a FOTD100 Daisporic Leader, one of Worth Magazine’s Worthy 100 for 2024; AZ Big Media’s 50 Business Leaders to Watch in 2024; 2023 NCBW’s Economic Empowerment Legend; Arizona Capitol Times Women Achievers of Arizona.

Teniqua brings over 25 years of nonprofit experience, using public speaking and workshops to strengthen governance, leadership, and organizational capacity. Through VerveSimone Consulting she pursues her passions for arts and culture, women’s empowerment, and supporting underrepresented communities. She has led statewide leadership groups to develop a shared racial justice curriculum and spearheaded equity-readiness coaching. She also developed the Strong Foundations: Principles of Preparedness for Civic Leadership curriculum in partnership with the Flinn-Brown

Academy leadership and a six-month module curriculum for mid-level managers within organizations.