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Veketa LaRelle Harris Smith, MPH, MMSc, PA-C, is a respected healthcare leader, educator, and advocate with over a decade of experience in clinical practice, academic leadership, and public health. A dynamic force in medical education and mentorship, she has played a pivotal role in shaping future healthcare providers while championing opportunities for underrepresented individuals in medicine.
A graduate of Howard University, Veketa earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry before obtaining a Master of Public Health from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health and a Master of Medical Science from Emory School of Medicine. A nationally certified Physician Assistant, she remains a leader in clinical practice and academic medicine.
Currently, Veketa serves as Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor in a top-ranked Physician Assistant Program, earning numerous awards for her contributions to education and mentorship. Beyond medicine, she is the founder of V.LaRelle Integrative Coaching, where she helps high-achieving women overcome burnout, rediscover their authentic selves, and build a fulfilling, abundant life.
Known for her intellectual depth, engaging presence, and unwavering commitment to excellence, Veketa continues to inspire, educate, and empower others to break barriers, embrace their potential, and create lasting impact.
I’m Veketa LaRelle Harris Smith, and my journey to V.LaRelle Integrative Coaching is personal. As a high-achieving woman, I have excelled as a wife, mother, educator, Physician Assistant, and a leader in academic medicine—yet beneath the success, I felt depleted and disconnected.
Burnout crept in, and like so many women, I found myself on a hamster wheel, running on empty while trying to do it all. Coaching became my turning point. It helped me reclaim my identity, set boundaries, and redefine success on my own terms. It offered me a space to prioritize myself. Now, I help other women do the same.
Through V.LaRelle, I empower high-performing women to break free from survival mode, reconnect with their purpose, and step into a life of abundance.
Beyond coaching, I’m a wife, mom, tennis enthusiast, and lover of good food, travel, and deep connections. If you’re ready to move beyond burnout and rediscover yourself, I’m here to guide you.
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