LaShara Carlisle is an entrepreneur, community leader, and advocate for economic empowerment based in Pomona, California. She proudly serves as the President of the Pomona Valley Chapter of the Black Chamber of Commerce, where she is committed to strengthening Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits through collaboration, education, and sustainable growth opportunities.

With more than a decade of experience as a business owner, LaShara operates multiple service-based businesses specializing in notary services, fingerprinting/live scan services, tax preparation, apostille processing, and business support solutions. Her professional background also includes experience in banking, customer service leadership, and community engagement.

Passionate about service and purpose-driven leadership, LaShara believes faith, community, and economic empowerment work hand in hand to create lasting impact. Beyond business, she is also dedicated to educating and developing future leaders through homeschooling her children at Tribe of Judah Academy.

LaShara is the creator of the “12 Months to Stronger BLK Businesses” initiative, a year-long business capacity series designed to equip entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders with practical tools for long-term success and sustainability. She is dedicated to building spaces where businesses can grow, partnerships can thrive, and communities can be strengthened for future generations.