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Merdochey LaFrance

MPA, MURP State & Local Government Affairs Verizon

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Company

Verizon

7701 E Telecom Pkwy Mailcode # FLTDSB3E
Temple Terrace, FL 33637
United States

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Education:

Florida International University 2006 Bachelor's Degree (Political Science)

Florida International University 2008 Master of Public Administration

Florida Atlantic University 2012 Master of Urban & Regional Planning

Harvard University 2017 Creating Shared Value certification

Special Designation

Lifetime Member

Home Region

Southeast

Class

Connect Class 6

Additional Company (current)

iTaylor Solutions LLC

Biography

Merdochey Taylor LaFrance is a State and Local Government Lobbyist for Verizon and also leads Verizon’s Community Engagement in South Florida. A native Miamian of Haitian descent, 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 Program at Business School (HBS). Merdochey remains connected to the South Florida community through her memberships in the Black Professionals Network (Board Member), National Forum for Black Public Administrators (South Florida Chapter), Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, and Haitian American Chamber of Commerce. Merdochey is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Jesus People Ministries Church International.