As Vice President of Finance, Lavita Stokes is responsible for all activities in the accounts payable/receivable and budgeting functions. Lavita ensures timely payment of invoices and expenses and maintains accurate records and control reports. Lavita also manages Three Leaf’s financial and clerical staff.

Lavita Stokes attended Columbus State Community College. She has over 15 years experience in the customer service field. Lavita also served as a professional print model for several major companies in the Columbus, Ohio area including Value City Department Stores and Payless Shoes. She co-founded Stokes Marketing in 1992. Lavita is also a certified professional trainer. Lavita served under the Franklin County Children services mentoring program for 10 years. She was awarded the Most Inspirational Volunteer of the year award in 2002, along with being a mentor to the youth and a motivational speaker. She is a published author of “A Father’s Love”. She has worked along side Urban Leagues Father to Father program to promote fatherhood. Lavita received The Soroptimist Ruby Award in 2013 (Recognized for outstanding work to improve the lives of women and young girls).