LaTonia is a Detroit native and leader in women’s empowerment.  She is the Director of Coaching at COTS homeless shelter.  She leads a team of Coaches who work with families in COTS shelter, housing programs, and the community.

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LaTonia chose a career in Social Work because of the many challenges she faced in her own life.  She was a teenage mother at the age of 14 and suffered the death of her child when she was 4 years old.  She experienced many other life challenges and made a promise to God that if He brought her through, she would dedicate her life to helping other women. 

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In 2018, LaTonia founded The Ladies League of Detroit.  A social network for women in Metro Detroit that is focused on professional and personal development.  It was uniquely created for the

“Woman in the Middle.” 

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The first Sister Chapter

The Ladies League of Baltimore was started in July 2021, and within one year is already a success.  The next Sister Chapter The Ladies League of Jacksonville launched in October 2022.  LaTonia’s plan is expanding The Ladies League brand internationally. 

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Awards received: Spirit of Detroit, 2022; Krave Honors, 2021; Woman of Excellence, 2021.

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LaTonia earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business from Baker College and Masters of Social Work at Wayne State University.  She is also a graduate of Leadership Detroit, a leadership program for executives in Southeast MI led by the Detroit Regional Chamber.  She has one adult daughter, Imani.

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​Contact Information:

LaTonia@theladiesleagueofdetroit.com

​Facebook: LaTonia Walker