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 HONORING LIZBETH WALKER AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA 
                       FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 18, 2025

  Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, Lizbeth Walker is the CEO of Qwalifize, LLC, 
the first technology staffing and consulting firm headquartered in 
Kissimmee, Florida. Her journey from a telemarketer to CEO is a 
testament to resilience, determination, and faith.
  Before founding Qwalifize, Ms. Walker held various roles--selling 
magazines, cleaning facilities, and working in multiple facets of human 
resources and operations. These included managing thousands of workers 
across multiple divisions, helping decision-makers stay in compliance, 
and fulfilling hundreds of technology roles nationwide.
  A layoff drove her to be bold, creative, and fully committed to her 
passion for staffing, and she transformed adversity into an opportunity 
to make a huge impact.
  In 2018, Ms. Walker established Qwalifize, officially taking it full-
time in February 2020. Despite the challenges of entrepreneurship, she 
remained steadfast in her vision, expanding her firm's offerings into 
government contracting.
  Her leadership continues to drive innovation in staffing and 
consulting, ensuring businesses connect with the right talent for 
success. Beyond her professional achievements, Ms. Walker is deeply 
committed to philanthropy, particularly in youth personal and 
professional development. She dedicates her time to empowering the next 
generation through mentorship and community initiatives. As a proud 
mother of twin sons, she understands the importance of fostering 
opportunities for growth and education.
  Ms. Walker is also a sought-after speaker, providing workshops on 
operations infrastructure, data-for-decisions, and niche recruitment 
strategies. Her expertise and passion have positioned her as a leader 
in workforce development, making a lasting impact on businesses and job 
seekers alike.

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