Velma Trayham

Dr. Velma Trayham is an award-winning businesswoman, investor, and economic empowerment specialist who serves as President and CEO of the Black Chamber of Arizona. She is also the CEO of ThinkZILLA Consulting Group and founder of the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, organizations dedicated to ending poverty through entrepreneurship and building inclusive business ecosystems for underserved communities. Recognized among Forbes’ Top 20 Entrepreneurs and AZ Big Media’s Most Influential Women, and honored with the U.S. Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, she has helped thousands of minority-owned businesses start, scale, and thrive. A noted author and thought leader on purpose-driven entrepreneurship, Dr. Trayham uses her platforms, programs, and books to equip founders with the tools to create generational wealth and sustainable impact. She lives and leads in Arizona, championing collaboration across public, private, and community sectors to advance economic opportunity for all.