Recognition & Credentials
Dr. Catrese’s leadership has been recognized nationally, including receiving the 2026 Merit Awards Gold Award for HR Excellence in Crisis Management and being named a 2026 GSU Speaker ICON Award Honoree.
She holds a Ph.D. in Christian Leadership & Business, a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling, and the prestigious SHRM-SCP credential.
She is also the founder of Le’Bleu Diamond Corporation, LWV Ladies With Vision, Inc., creator of the HeRStrength & HisStrength Experience, and co-host of The Luv Parlor.
The Difference
Dr. Catrese doesn’t believe transformation ends when the applause does.
Her audiences leave with greater clarity, practical leadership strategies, courageous next steps, and a renewed commitment to lead with purpose, confidence, and lasting impact.
Leadership at a Glance
Meet
Dr. Catrese Alston
“My mission isn’t simply to motivate people. It’s to help them leave with the clarity and courage to change what comes next.”
Who She Is
Dr. Catrese Alston is a Leadership Strategist, Executive Speaker, award-winning Human Resources executive, four-time best-selling author, Certified Life & Business Coach, nonprofit founder, and media host.
Her mission is simple: to help individuals and organizations move beyond potential and into purposeful action.
What She Does
Dr. Catrese equips leaders, entrepreneurs, women, and organizations to reclaim clarity, redefine what’s possible, and rise with confidence.
Her approach blends personal transformation with practical leadership, organizational resilience, strategic thinking, effective communication, accountability, and sustainable growth—giving audiences tools they can apply long after the event ends.
Leadership Experience
With an executive career spanning Human Resources, organizational operations, employee relations, compliance, recruitment, executive support, and cross-border collaboration within the global aviation industry, Dr. Catrese understands leadership from the inside. She has led through organizational change, workplace challenges, high-pressure decision-making, and crisis management—bringing real-world experience to every keynote, workshop, and coaching engagement.
