Today we’d like to introduce you to Verlincia Prince.
Hi Verlincia, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I’ve always worn a lot of hats-advocate, educator, performer, organizer, but every path I’ve walked has been rooted in service and community. I started out as a music educator and vocalist, pouring into young people through the arts. Over time, my work expanded into family engagement and advocacy, helping parents and schools build stronger partnerships, and supporting some of our most vulnerable students through the McKinney-Vento Act.
Today, I serve as the Family & Community Engagement Coordinator for Stafford MSD and as Director of Survivor Advocacy with Unbound Now Houston. Both roles allow me to do what I love most: empower people. Whether it’s parents navigating the school system, or survivors finding their voice after trauma, my mission is to meet people where they are and create pathways forward.
It hasn’t been an easy road. Balancing community work, raising a family, and pushing through systems that don’t always make space for us has taken persistence and faith. But every challenge has sharpened me. I’ve learned to turn obstacles into opportunities and to stand firmly in my calling which is to lead with creativity, advocacy, and care.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. Anytime you’re doing work that centers people, especially vulnerable families and youth, there are going to be challenges. I’ve faced systems that move slow when the needs are urgent, budgets that don’t stretch far enough, and the constant tension of wearing many hats at once—parent, professional, advocate, leader.
There have been seasons of burnout, moments where I felt undervalued, and times I had to fight for a seat at the table just to make sure voices that usually go unheard were included in the conversation. On the entrepreneurial side, starting businesses while working full-time and raising a family has been both exciting and exhausting.
But every struggle has taught me something. I’ve learned resilience, how to navigate roadblocks with creativity, and how to lean on faith and community when the load gets heavy. The struggles have shaped the way I lead and they’ve made me more empathetic, more determined, and more committed to creating spaces where others don’t have to fight quite as hard to be seen and heard.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
At the core, my work is about connection and empowerment. I specialize in bridging gaps between schools and families, survivors and resources, communities and opportunities.
In my role as Family & Community Engagement Coordinator at Stafford MSD, I help parents navigate the school system, advocate for their children, and plug into resources that make our schools more family-friendly. I’m also the McKinney-Vento Liaison, which means I make sure students experiencing homelessness or displacement aren’t left behind.
With Unbound Now Houston, I serve as Director of Survivor Advocacy. That work is deeply personal it’s about walking with young survivors of trafficking and exploitation, making sure they have safety, stability, and a voice in shaping their future.
Beyond that, I’ve built businesses like Texas Wedding Singers and Texas Funeral Singers and Photo Me Please, a photo booth business. Those ventures let me use creativity and entrepreneurship to serve people in meaningful life moments.
I think what sets me apart is that I show up fully whether it’s in a boardroom, a classroom, or a crisis situation, I bring the same energy: compassion, strategy, and a drive to create solutions. I’m most proud of the lives touched and the doors opened for parents who feel heard, for students who stay enrolled against the odds, and for survivors who realize their story doesn’t end in brokenness.
Do you any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
One childhood memory that really shaped me was when I was paired with a classmate in elementary school. The teacher asked me to help him with his classwork and support him as he learned to read. I didn’t have the language for it back then, but that was the first time I realized the power of being a helper. It wasn’t about being the smartest kid in the room, it was about patience, encouragement, and seeing potential in someone else.
Looking back, that moment was a seed. It taught me that I naturally lean toward lifting people up, especially those who might otherwise get overlooked. That early experience is part of why I do what I do now, helping families navigate education, advocating for survivors, and building spaces where people feel seen, valued, and capable.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.princeservicesolutions.com
