Lavonne is a singer/songwriter, speaker, women’s empowerment & trauma recovery coach, and certified adverse childhood experiences (aces) trainer.  She founded Say Something Good LLC because of her passion for music and supporting women along their healing journey. After overcoming several traumatic life experiences in which she used music to cope, Lavonne advocates for trauma survivors and is committed to providing practical coping tools through an arts-based, healing-centered engagement approach. Lavonne has over 20 years of experience working with school districts, non-profits, and government agencies providing programming to vulnerable communities and has seen trauma directly impact women and their close relationships. Lavonne has partnered with several organizations in the tri-state area by sharing her expertise and voice. Lavonne continues to partner with shelters and reentry programs to bring theory-driven tools to support life after trauma and provide trauma-informed support to individuals and organizations to bring change within communities.    

As an accomplished singer, Lavonne's voice is soulful and powerful, delivering vitalizing vocals and passionate interactive performances, all while speaking of faith, hope, and healing. Lavonne sings to uplift, empower and create moments to help others find their voice and embrace life after trauma while building resiliency.

Lavonne received a master of arts degree from Eastern University in organizational leadership and a bachelor's from Rutgers University.  Lavonne serves as a worship director at true north church in Mullica Hill, new jersey campuses.