ELYSE M CKINSTRY

CEO & President of McKinstry Consulting

TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR EDUCATION AND CAREER.

I graduated from California State Polytechnic University with a B.S. in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations. With over 10 years experience, I’ve brought exceptional marketing talent to the nonprofit organizations, retail businesses and corporations with whom I’ve worked with.

WHAT IS A WAY YOU CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR COMMUNITY?

There are so many brands/businesses out there who are doing good in the world and have a hard time finding ways to share that. We partner with those brands specifically to help tell their story. Whether they’re a nonprofit organization or a business with a mission to help, our goal is to help them continue the good work they’re doing and leave this world a little bit better than how we found it. It’s an honor that we get to partner with brands who are making a difference in our community.

TELL US ABOUT SOMEONE OR SOMETHING THAT INSPIRED YOU.

I’ve always had a heart for giving back and a passion for marketing. The option of working at one nonprofit was always there but there are so many brands who are making an impact and I want to help share as many of their stories as possible. When my son was born a couple years ago, I knew I wanted him to see that as one person, you can love what you do and still make a difference. It’s important that he sees and experiences being part of the change-making this world a little bit better than when he came into it.

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Sandy Washington

Field instructor for the University of Southern California and University of Maryland, Schools of Social work Executive director of LifeStyles of Maryland Author

WHAT IS A WAY YOU CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR COMMUNITY?

I believe my contribution is to make sure the needs of the underserved are expressed and addressed in my community. To be a voice for so many that are not heard. Whether they are homeless or at the brink of homelessness, they must be recognized. People need to hear more than words. They need to see that we really care. I hope that is what I bring to the table, action not just words. Whether its shelter, food, or clothing. Let us take care of the immediate needs and then let’s see how we can help make a long-lasting change. We have developed a model of service delivery that has been replicated in several states. This is service built on compassion. From our team taking food and other essentials to those living in the woods, cars or other places that should not be inhabited to providing water to those without indoor plumbing. Everyday we interact with our neighbors who are in crisis, helping them to navigate these emergencies and connecting them with services I believe truly makes a difference.

TELL US ABOUT SOMEONE OR SOMETHING THAT INSPIRED YOU.

TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR EDUCATION AND CAREER.

I have worked in the social services field for over 40 years. In 1998, I co-founded LifeStyles of Maryland Foundation, Inc., whose mission is to empower people and assist in providing a better quality of life through social awareness and community development. From social psychology to disciplines focusing on wealth building and eliminating poverty all education has focused on making a change wherever she lands. For the last seven years I have served as a field instructor for the University of Southern California and University of Maryland, Schools of Social work. This is done in conjunction with my duties as executive director of LifeStyles of Maryland, Inc. In 2020 I added author to my accomplishments.

My journey has been a faith walk. While many may have inspired, mentored, and poured into me, this walk has been and is personal. It is between me and God and He continually reminds me because I continually ask Him. I have survived stage 4 breast cancer, had a bilateral mastectomy. Survived a stroke where my family was told I would never walk or talk again and would be eating from a feeding tube the rest of my life. Yet here I am. The thing about a faith walk is, no one can take it for you. Your tolerance for pain, heartbreak, disappointment, and endurance is individually measured, meaning it is different for each person. If I had to choose one person, it would be my cousin Marie “Rita” Magwood who encouraged my faith walk.

TAMIBONNELL EXITRealtyCEO

TamijoinedEXITRealtyCorp.International in1999,becomingCEOin2012.She’s aninternationallyrenownedspeakerand 30-plus-yearveteranontherealestate industr y, whoisaninformationjunkieand passionateaboutinvestinginpeople. Tami isanactivememberoftheNational Women’s CouncilofREALTORS®,NDILC’sDiversity& InclusionLeadershipCouncilandwashonored bySTEMconnector®asoneofits100 Corporate WomenLeadersinSTEM(science, technology,engineering,andmath).

ERIKAGILEO EXITRealtyCOO

AsEXIT’sChiefOperatingOfficer,Erikaisthe systemsandprocessesmastermindbehind thecreationofthecompany’scoredatabase, MEMO.Hertouchcanbefeltinevery departmentwithinthecompany.Erikaleads byexample,mentoringleaderswithinthe organizationwithseveralVPsandManagers reportingdirectlytoher.In2011Erikawona Stevie ®Awardinthecategor yofExecutive ofthe Year –RealEstateattheInternational Business Awards ®.

JOYCE PARON EXITRealtyPresident–Canada

JoyceParonjoinedEXITin1997,growing withtheCanadianoperationandbecoming theCanadianPresidentin2001.Under Joyce’sleadership,EXIThasseveral brokeragesthatearned arankinginthe REAL Trends®Reportofthe Top250Real EstateBrokeragesinCanada.Joycehas beenrecognizedasoneofthe“100Most Influential WomeninRealEstate”byindustry trend-watcher,StefanSwanepoel.

LORIMULLER EXITRealtyVP

–U.S. InadditiontobeingappointedEXIT’sVPfor theU.S.in2020,Loriisthebroker/owner ofEXITEliteRealtywiththreelocationsin Wisconsin.Shehasservedthe Women’s CouncilofREALTORS®in aleadership capacitybothlocallyandnationally.Sheis aJohnMaxwellCertifiedCoach, Trainerand Speaker,acertifiedbehavioralconsultant withDr.RobertRohm’sDISCPersonality Profilesandservesontheboardatherlocal associationandseveralstatecommittees, alongwithProfessionalStandardsandthe IdeaExchangeforBrokersattheNational AssociationofREALTORS®.

SUSANHARRISON EXITRealtySr.VP

AsSenior VicePresident,SusanHarrison overseestheconsistencyandaccuracyofEXIT Realty’scorporatemessage.Sincejoining EXITRealtyin2000,Susanhasoverseen severalcorporatedepartments,isthearchitect behindthecompany’sAspireCoaching Program,andthebackboneoftheSpiritof EXIT,Dollar-for-DollarMatchingProgram.Her morethan33yearsintherealestateindustr y, makesher avaluableresourcetowriteon avarietyoftopicsforthecorporateblog, realestateindustryleaders.com.

CHRISTINALUIS EXITRealtySr.VP

ChristinaLuishasworkedwithFounderand Chairman,SteveMorris,sincetheageof 18,beforetherewasanEXITRealty.Asthe company’sSenior VicePresident,shesupervises thesalestrainingdepartmentandisthetop facilitatorthatoverseesever ydetailofever yEXIT AnnualConventionevent.In2011,Christina wasnamed afinalistintheEmployeeofthe Year categor yinthe8thannualStevie ®Awards for WomeninBusiness.Unofficially,sheisthe heartbeatofthecompany.