Welcome!
I’m Rishona, and I’m glad you are here!
I’m a wife and mother of three who works as an operations professional for a nonprofit. I love systems and finding ways to do things with more efficiency. I get a lot of joy from helping others!
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My story
it wasn’t easy to start but. . .
I grew up in poor in a steel mill town 15 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA in the Monongahalea Valley. I didn’t have any professional mentors or connections. But I was good student and my dream was to go to college. Because I didn’t have any experience or direction, I did not earn my BA from West Virginia University until I was 29. The only way that was able to graduate as a non-traditional student was because of the (relatively new) ability to take courses online.
My first professional role was in the real estate industry in Miami, FL in the early 2000s. It was a booming time in real estate and I learned and was promoted quickly. I started off in the residential title insurance area; then went on to work in commercial real estate and then the mortgage industry. I has a short-lived dream to transition into a government position (which I did) and work there until I retired (which I did not). I started a bookkeeping business since I was so good with numbers and systems. My work got noticed and I was hired into a full-time role as an Operations Manager for a non-profit; doing work that I absolutely love.
But I am more than just a job title. The most important work that I do is being a wife and a mother. I am passionate about growing everyday as a human being; as well as being an advocate in my community to expose the social ills of racism, antisemitism and criminal injustice. I have a love/hate relationship with social media — which is funny because the capstone of my MBA (from Florida Gulf Coast University) was a presentation of how the economies of scale can be exploited in digital marketing.
I really believe that:
Nothing is impossible. The word itself says
“I’m possible”!
Audrey Hepburn
My letter to you:
To All Visitors To This Site,
We live in an era of instant gratification and more information that we know what to do with. Everyone and anyone has access to a platform that can potentially reach millions of people.
This presents a powerful and impactful position. We should be mindful to not spread misinformation. We should also take care not to forsake real-life, in-person relationships.
I will make the best effort to do my part to be a good citizen in this new digital reality. I will trust that you, dearest visitor, will do the same. Strive to make all communications respectful and mindful of the fact that we are all imperfect human beings. We have good days and bad days. We are all divine creations of the Most High and deserve security, peace and joy — regardless of how we look or are perceived by others.
My deepest gratitude goes to those who chose to help, support and love me out of their own volition. And everyone who ever shared a kind word or compliment to me. No one is solely responsible for their own success — myself included. There are no words that can express how much I appreciate you.
Rishona
www.rishona.net
Photo Book
I am pretty protective of the privacy of my family. But here’s a handful of random pics
My mother & I – I’m probably around 5 years old in this pic
Picture of the view I had as a kid in Clairton, PA by my house (I took this pic in 2008)
A collage of my 3 sons as newborns
My Dad & his siblings in Pittsburgh, PA in the 1980s
Picture of my (maternal) grandparents who raised me
My Grandmother on her wedding day in Kingston, Jamaica W.I. (marriage to my step-grandfather in the mid-1970s)
My Grandfather and one of my Great-uncles in the 1950s (they were in a gospel group)
Family pic of my husband and in-laws (late 1980s)
My Passions
Education and Professional Development
Education was absolutely crucial in paving a path towards success. I am a big fan of lifelong learning and truly believe that once you stop learning, you stop growing.
Spirituality & Wellness
I believe that true fulfillment doesn’t come from money, but from inner peace. I am an observant Jew but I believe that there are many valid paths to connecting to the creator.
Equity & Advocacy
We are tasked to take care of both this planet and each other. How we treat the most vulnerable is a reflection on us as a society. People are more than a label and so many of us are just one paycheck away from disaster.
Are You Interested In A Consultation?
Let’s do this – contact me today!
Fun facts
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My favorite music genres:
Reggae, ska, soul & yacht rock
Favorite movies
“Coming to America” and the entire Terminator series
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