Why L.O.V.E.

At Let Our Voices Emerge Consulting, we combine heart, experience, and strategy to create lasting change in the communities and organizations we serve. Our work is grounded in love and shaped by decades of public health, social justice, and community-based experience. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions — we listen, collaborate, and design approaches that honor the people at the center of the work. Our Approach Includes:

Grounded Expertise

Decades of interdisciplinary experience spanning public health, mental health, theology, criminal justice, and social equity.

Culturally Rooted Strategies

Tailored frameworks that reflect lived experience and community voice.

Evidence-Driven Practice

Approaches informed by data, research, and measurable outcomes.

Commitment to Impact

A focus on real change, sustained growth, and healthier communities.
At L.O.V.E., we don’t stand on the sidelines — we walk with our partners, hand in hand, to build stronger systems and more compassionate solutions. Every partnership we form is rooted in the belief that love, when put into action, has the power to heal, empower, and transform entire communities.

Our Values:

At L.O.V.E., we are deeply committed to integrity, accountability, and compassion in everything we do. This Code of Ethics serves as our shared promise. A guide for our consultants, staff, volunteers, and partners to ensure that every decision and action reflects our mission and values.

  • Integrity: We lead with honesty and transparency, ensuring our actions consistently align with our mission and the trust placed in us.
  • Respect: We honor the dignity and worth of every individual, embracing diverse perspectives and nurturing an environment where everyone feels valued and heard.
  • Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes, using our resources wisely and effectively to serve our community.
  • Service: We put people first, centering the needs of those we serve and striving to make a meaningful, positive difference in their lives.
  • Collaboration: We believe in the power of partnership, working together with others to strengthen our impact and fulfill our mission of healing and transformation.

Meet our CEO

Dionne Carter, CEO of Let Our Voices Emerge Consulting, is a visionary leader, educator, and advocate for social change, born and raised in Oakland, California. Her life’s work is grounded in the principles of love, justice, and liberation. As a leader, she embodies the spirit of service, innovation, and collaboration, continually striving to create a world where every individual has the opportunity to heal and thrive.
Blending lived experience with professional expertise, Dionne has built a career that bridges public health, safety, and social equity. Through her work, she creates platforms that inspire dialogue and action around equity, trauma-informed practice, strategic planning, and community resilience. For more than three decades, she has designed and led programs improving the lives of individuals and families impacted by health and social disparities. Her influence can be seen across the San Francisco Bay Area, where she has championed initiatives addressing community violence, HIV/AIDS, mental health, cancer prevention, reentry, juvenile justice, and end-of-life care. Dionne’s professional journey reflects her unwavering commitment to public service. She has held leadership roles including Crime Prevention Liaison with the San Francisco Mayor’s Office, Violence Prevention Specialist with the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Health Educator at UCSF Mount Zion’s Violence Prevention Program, Program Director for Reentry and Prevention Services with Berkeley Youth Alternatives, Executive Director of Vallejo Together for People Without Shelter, and Strategy Manager with Advance Peace. She currently serves as Chief of Public Health and Safety at the Center for Urban Excellence in Vallejo, California. With a deep commitment to education and community empowerment, Dionne holds a B.A. in Social Work (1995), a Master of Public Health (2005), and a Master of Divinity (2012). As a Womanist Artist and Theologian, she is completing her Doctor of Ministry degree focused on trauma and spiritual resilience. Dionne is also an alumna of the UCSF Minority Training Program in Cancer Control Research and a former Fellow of the National Beatitudes Society. Dionne’s leadership is defined by compassion, authenticity, and a belief that love is the most powerful tool for transformation. Through every endeavor, she continues to champion healing, justice, and hope for communities often left unheard.