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The UnAmerican Dream Author Carlos Hidalgo and Normanie Ricks with Achieve Vision Center

August 20, 2019 by angishields

The UnAmerican Dream Author Carlos Hidalgo and Normanie Ricks with Achieve Occupational Therapy Solutions

Atlanta Business Radio

The UnAmerican Dream Author Carlos Hidalgo and Normanie Ricks with Achieve Vision Center

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Carlos Hidalgo, Author of The UnAmerican Dream, is a 25-year business veteran who has held various corporate roles, started his own entrepreneurial ventures and served in non-profits. Hidalgo co-founded his first company in 2005 leading it to two consecutive Inc. 5000 Awards before departing and launching his second company VisumCx.

In addition to his current role as CEO at VisumCx, Hidalgo also serves as a managing partner in a health care platform start-up and serves on the board on a tech start-up in addition to writing often on the intersection of business and personal success.

Carlos and his wife Susanne have four grown children and live in Colorado Springs, CO.

Connect with Carlos on LinkedIn and Twitter, and follow The UnAmerican Dream on Facebook.

Normanie Ricks is the owner and operator of Achieve Vision Center which is a service of Achieve Occupational Therapy Solutions, Inc. Normanie and her team treat conditions that are most prevalent in children with Cerebral Palsy, Down’s syndrome, Autism, ADHD and Developmental Disabilities.

These children may have problems reading and copying from the board, have double-vision, have dyslexia, have constant headaches, erases excessively, skips lines or words when reading, knows the material/information but scores poorly on standardized tests.

Follow Achieve Vision Center on Facebook and Instagram.

Successful Nonprofit Leadership featuring Michael Barry with ONE and Pamela Keefe with National Bank of Arizona and David Henderson with STARS

August 9, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Successful Nonprofit Leadership featuring Michael Barry with ONE and Pamela Keefe with National Bank of Arizona and David Henderson with STARS

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Successful Nonprofit Leadership featuring Michael Barry with ONE and Pamela Keefe with National Bank of Arizona and David Henderson with STARS

Successful nonprofit leadership requires a unique set of traits. Humility to receive help; finesse to balance creativity and productivity; and, the passion and ability to speak to (and manage) the mission through projects, initiatives and stakeholder relationships. Today we connect with a few executive leaders with the Organization for Nonprofit Executives (ONE) as they share how this organization provides professional development, education, information and networking opportunities to the Chief Executive Officers and Executive Directors for Arizona nonprofits.

ONE, or the Organization for Nonprofit Executives, is a Phoenix-based nonprofit dedicated to providing professional development, education and information, and networking opportunities to the Chief Executive Officers and Executive Directors of Phoenix-area nonprofits.

Founded in 1998, ONE is the only organization dedicated to servicing the needs of the nonprofit chief executive population. Its regular speaker series spotlights industry experts in a variety of relevant topics, including governance, changes in the tax laws, and marketing and branding. Its annual Leader Day event celebrates the chief executives of nonprofits by recognizing their achievements in innovation and outstanding community partnership.

ONE has recently embarked on an ambitious agenda which is designed to substantially expand its member offerings, enhance the overall member experience, and reach a greater number of nonprofits in Phoenix and throughout Arizona.

Michael Barry was appointed as Executive Director of ONE in March of 2018 and is the first individual to hold this position. Previously, he worked as Director of Business Development for Experience Matters, where he directed a team responsible for placing individuals with a lifetime of experience in nonprofits who could directly benefit from that experience. Prior to that he was both an Encore Fellow and a consultant to the American Lung Association in Arizona.

Michael spent the majority of his career in the financial services sector, retiring from American Express in 2012 as Vice President of Business Development Strategy for the Corporate Services division.

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Specializing in forming one-on-one relationships and providing superb customer service, National Bank of Arizona offers a broad suite of products and services for individuals and businesses – from private banking clients to foundations, nonprofits, corporate and commercial clients. Taking a big-picture view of each client’s needs, National Bank of Arizona provides tailored financial solutions. Clients are supported with access to executive management and local decision- making, all while NB|AZ bankers contribute valuable financial knowledge and play a strategic role in helping clients pursue their dreams. Since its founding in Tucson in 1984, NB|AZ has expanded to play a significant role in numerous communities across the state. Backed by the strength of Zions Bancorporation, customers get the resources they need with the responsiveness and personalized service they expect from a local bank.

As Vice President and Nonprofit Relationship Manager for National Bank of Arizona®, Pamela Keefe is responsible for serving the needs of nonprofit organizations in Arizona. A veteran banker with more than 30 years’ experience, Pamela facilitates the many products and services available from NB|AZ. From treasury management services, lending and credit assistance and everything in between, Pam will connect your organization with the right specialists. Pamela’s hands-on approach to service and action-oriented vision are the driving forces behind many of her clients’ success stories. She joined NB|AZ in 2001 with a broad set of experiences in the financial services industry. As your Relationship Manager, Pamela will manage the financial needs, while taking time to understand the unique goals of your organization.

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STARS is a Scottsdale-based nonprofit founded in 1973 to improve the lives of adults with developmental disabilities. Each week, more than 200 individuals participate in programs designed to promote independence through life and social skill-building. Vocational training in a group environment is available, as well as opportunities for on-the-job training in community-integrated settings.

David Henderson joined STARS as President and CEO in 2015, following a 30- year career with Ticketmaster, a start-up he joined after graduating from Arizona State University. He has served on several Valley nonprofit boards, including Audrey’s Angels and UMOM New Day Centers, where he gained appreciation for the value of community leaders coming together in service to those in need. David received the Professional Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the ASU Lodestar Center.

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Carl Schuessler with Mitigate Partners and Susan Boland Butts & Keith Fenton with Hi-Hope Service Center

April 19, 2018 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Carl Schuessler with Mitigate Partners and Susan Boland Butts & Keith Fenton with Hi-Hope Service Center

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Carl Schuessler, Susan Boland Butts, Keith Fenton

Carl Schuessler/Mitigate Partners

Mitigate Partners is an intentionally small “concierge” consulting firm offering a unique approach to benefits management to a select group of clients. Mitigate Partners provide insurance, risk management, cost containment, and employee benefits consulting services. They have chosen collaboration over competition and maintain healthy relationships with a cadre’ of like-minded consultants and resources throughout the region. Being open to and encouraging the ideas of others allows them to remain on the cutting edge of thinking in their area of expertise, rather than developing the myopic view of the world that so often occurs in single source benefit brokerage shops.

By serving as a fiduciary and steward of their client’s health plan dollars, and focusing on how to reduce the cost of healthcare (rather than the cost of insurance), they operate more as Population Health Managers rather than as “Brokers”, allowing their team to specialize in cost containment and risk mitigation strategies that result in dramatic reductions in the overall health plan spending of their clients. More than 100 years of combined experience in benefit planning, allows Mitigate Partners to offer clients improved cash flow, “employer friendly health plans”, and lower cost trends over time.

Having spent the past six years deeply engaged in research also makes Mitigate Partners sought-after speakers and authors as well. Their recent speaking engagements have led them to the National Community Pharmacy Association as well as to the Substance Use and the Workplace Community Forum (Opioid Abuse) in Morganton, NC which included North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein in the speaking lineup. Click here to see their interview at the 14th Annual World Healthcare Congress.

Susan Boland Butts & Keith Fenton/Hi-Hope Service Center

Hi-Hope Service Center provides weekday, residential, and employment services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They operate a weekday program intended to help individuals to be active participants in the life of their community, including many opportunities for them to make a contribution through volunteering. Hi-Hope Service Center supports individuals seeking competitive employment by helping to reduce the barriers that often times keep them from successfully obtaining and maintaining a job. They operate five group homes nestled in neighborhoods throughout Gwinnett County. Providing round the clock staff ensures that individuals can live in their home over the long term, including aging in place. Hi-Hope believes that their work ensures that adults with developmental disabilities have every opportunity to show themselves as vital contributors to our diverse community.

Chad Terpstra with People Helping People, Susan Boland Butts and Shannon Brabner with Hi-Hope Service Center, and Jesse Lirette with Skyview Atlanta

February 11, 2015 by Mike

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Chad Terpstra with People Helping People, Susan Boland Butts and Shannon Brabner with Hi-Hope Service Center, and Jesse Lirette with Skyview Atlanta

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Chad Terpstra, Susan Boland Butts, Shannon Brabner, Jesse Lirette, Dom Rainey

Chad Terpstra/People Helping People

People Helping People does not have a one size fits all platform like many other companies in the financial services and insurance industry regarding products and providers. This allows their associates to tailor a solution that best fits the client’s specific needs and future financial goals.

Shannon Brabner & Susan Boland Butts/Hi-Hope Service Center

Hi-Hope Service Center has a 55-year tradition of supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Now focusing on adults, they provide support by connecting them with integrated opportunities for learning, work and leisure. They believe that individuals with developmental disabilities have inherent value with gifts and abilities to share. Without intentional engagement and support, these gifts may remain hidden and our community may never benefit from their contribution. These individuals are not only a vital resource to our community, but they enrich our lives.

Hi-Hope Service Center is promoting its 2nd annual Gwinnett’s Kids Got Talent Show. The event will be held on Saturday March 28, 2015 at 6pm at Central Gwinnett High School Theater in Lawrenceville, GA.

Jesse Lirette/Skyview Atlanta

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Those looking for an even more enhanced experience will enjoy our VIP gondola boasting Ferrari leather seats, glass floor and a longer flight time. And with its convenient location just steps from many of Atlanta’s most popular attractions, SkyView Atlanta is the perfect compliment to your downtown adventure. SkyView. You can see Atlanta from here.