Voyage Consulting & Business Solutions, LLC

Commitment to Excellence

Established in New York in 2021, Voyage Consulting & Business Solutions is dedicated to empowering individuals and building a community of leaders who drive positive impact within their organizations and beyond. Our mission is brought to life through dynamic leadership development workshops, mentoring, and coaching experiences designed to inspire growth and excellence. 

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​Darlene Blanco, President & CEO is a nationally recognized executive leader, strategist, and speaker with deep expertise in workforce development, business consulting, and talent strategy. As the Founder and CEO of Voyage Consulting & Business Solutions, she leads a mission-driven firm dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to grow with confidence, strengthen leadership capability, and achieve measurable success.

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Darlene is the creator of Level Up! Strategic Leadership, a transformative program that helps professionals build executive presence, lead with purpose, and deliver meaningful results at every stage of their career. Her work bridges the gap between education, business, and community — connecting people and opportunities to drive long-term impact.

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In addition to leading Voyage, Darlene serves as the Director of Workforce Development & Innovation at The College of Staten Island (CUNY), where she advances civic prosperity and workforce readiness through higher education, human capital development, and strategic partnerships.  She is a U.S. Chamber Business Leads Fellow, Distinguished Toastmaster, and member of the Amplify Her Leadership Network and mentor with WE NYC.  Darlene continues to support women entrepreneurs and emerging leaders nationwide. Her leadership has earned recognition from the U.S. Congress, New York State Senate and Assembly, the Mayor of New York City, and the New York City Council, as well as awards including the 2025 Women of Color Creating Wealth Educator of the Year and the 2024 Staten Island Nonprofit Community Service Award.

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Darlene is currently completing her Doctor of Strategic Leadership at Liberty University. She previously earned a Master of Arts in Executive Leadership and an Executive Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Liberty University, a Higher Education Teaching Certificate from Harvard University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communications from Baruch College (CUNY).

​Voyage Frameworks Include

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360-DEGREE EMPLOYEE/EMPLOYER MODEL

The official guide to improving employee/employer relationships. 

EMPOWERING EDUCATORS

Enrich your educational career and elevate classroom engagement with specialized
training and development programs crafted for teachers and paraprofessionals.

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LEVEL UP! STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP 

Voyage's LEVEL UP! framework empowers you with actionable insights, personalized
mentorship, and cutting-edge skill development to propel your career to new heights.

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MOTIVATION FOR SUCCESS

Unleash your potential, conquer challenges, and achieve unparalleled success as you embark on this transformative journey towards professional excellence.

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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE WORKPLACE

Designed to equip individuals and teams with the skills and mindset needed to navigate the complex landscape of emotions in the professional setting.