Merdochey LaFrance
National Strategist
iTaylor Strategies LLC
Company
iTaylor Strategies LLC
iTaylor Strategies LLC
Connect
Home Region
Southeast
Class
Connect Class 6
Additional Company (current)
iTaylor Strategies LLC
Special Designation
Lifetime Member
Areas of Expertise
Advocacy, Cell Phone/ Mobile Communications, Communications / Telecommunication, Consulting, Entreprenuership, Leadership, Organizational Consulting, Organizational Development, Philanthropy, Political (Consulting / Lobbyist)
Biography
A native Miamian of Haitian descent, Merdochey LaFrance is the Managing Principal of iTaylor Strategies. With multi-state clientele spanning the U.S. and Caribbean, she cultivates innovative public policy and external affairs strategies, and steers project management for C-Suite leaders in Fortune companies, Non-Profits, and Municipal Government.
Prior to returning her consultancy, Merdochey was the Director of Local Engagement for Verizon in Southeast and Southwest Florida, leading the company’s external affairs across Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, Collier and Lee counties. In that role, Merdochey developed, lead, and implemented Verizon's community engagement strategy and initiatives. She also collaborated across Verizon’s business verticals to facilitate strategic partnerships and market opportunities. Her previous employers also include Brightline Trains, City Year Miami, and The Florida Senate.
Merdochey is a proud alumnus of Florida International University, where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Master’s in Public Administration. She is an alumnus of Florida Atlantic University, where she obtained a Master of Science in Urban & Regional Planning. Merdochey also completed the "Creating Shared Value: Competitive Advantage Through Social Impact” Executive Education Program at Harvard Business School (HBS).
Merdochey remains connected to Social Impact through her active involvement in Women in Government Relations (Telecom, Tech, & Intellectual Property Co-Chair), Smart City Expo USA (Advisory Committee), Forum Club of the Palm Beaches, Education Foundation of Palm Beach County (Board Member), Greater Broward County Chapter of The Links, Incorporated (Charter Member & Services to Youth Facet Chair), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Member-at-Large), Economic Club of Miami, Women in Government Relations, and the National Black Professional Lobbyists Association.
Prior to returning her consultancy, Merdochey was the Director of Local Engagement for Verizon in Southeast and Southwest Florida, leading the company’s external affairs across Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, Collier and Lee counties. In that role, Merdochey developed, lead, and implemented Verizon's community engagement strategy and initiatives. She also collaborated across Verizon’s business verticals to facilitate strategic partnerships and market opportunities. Her previous employers also include Brightline Trains, City Year Miami, and The Florida Senate.
Merdochey is a proud alumnus of Florida International University, where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Master’s in Public Administration. She is an alumnus of Florida Atlantic University, where she obtained a Master of Science in Urban & Regional Planning. Merdochey also completed the "Creating Shared Value: Competitive Advantage Through Social Impact” Executive Education Program at Harvard Business School (HBS).
Merdochey remains connected to Social Impact through her active involvement in Women in Government Relations (Telecom, Tech, & Intellectual Property Co-Chair), Smart City Expo USA (Advisory Committee), Forum Club of the Palm Beaches, Education Foundation of Palm Beach County (Board Member), Greater Broward County Chapter of The Links, Incorporated (Charter Member & Services to Youth Facet Chair), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Member-at-Large), Economic Club of Miami, Women in Government Relations, and the National Black Professional Lobbyists Association.