Board Of Directors

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AnnaMaria has a passion to reduce poverty and increase prosperity, especially for her fellow military veterans. 

She has built an impressive track record of helping unemployed people (including military veterans) get hired to work online.

She served in the Army for a total of 26 years: 10 years as a Career Counselor and 5 years as an Education Services Specialist.

After leaving the service in 2008, having achieved the rank of Master Sergeant (MSG), she used her leadership and project management experience to start the following non-profit organizations (on behalf of their founding Board of Directors):

• Fowler Memorial Free Dental Clinic, Monroe, WI
• Hometown Wellness Care, New Glarus, WI
• Wisconsin Christian Recovery Network, Madison, WI
• A Pathway Home, McFarland, WI
• and many, many more

. . . And is the Founder/CEO

• Onward and Upward Inc.
• Get A Real Job Online
• Prosperity Princess
•  Prosperity Pathways LLC

Co-Founder: Future Forward Academy LLC

Published Author

• The Guide To Mystery Shopping
• Get A Real Job Online: Work at Home
• Work at Home with a Real Online Job

In 2015, she graduated from an intensive entrepreneur training program: Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV).

AnnaMaria has been earning a living working online at home since 2002. 

She earned her Doctorate in Business Administration from the UW-Whitewater School of Graduate Studies DBA Program.

She is professionally certified as a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) (in the process of renewal)

Education

• B.S. Communication Arizona State University
• M.A Communication West Virginia University
• M.B.A. Business Admin.              Colorado Technical University Online
• Doctorate Business Admin.               U.W. Whitewater               (As of December 2021)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamariabliven/

 Innovative and collaborative health and human service leader with more than 30 years of service from direct care to top executive management levels. Strong vision and entrepreneurial mindset with a proven track record for developing new and diversified value in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Deep and wide expertise throughout the health and social service industry, from institutional and acute care settings to long-term care and community based services. Unique comprehensive understanding of multiple funding sources including T18, T19, waivers, grants, contracting and private pay. Service knowledge and experience across the lifespan including working with older adults, adults with different abilities, transition age youth, and students/youth, and the government departments (DHS, DWD, DPI and others) that largely fund and regulate service development and operations. Client, customer and mission focused, with a situational leadership style, providing coaching and mentoring with delegation and leadership development targets for culturally diverse and multidisciplinary teams. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-intravaia-17bab113/

As an experienced entrepreneur, active academic, recovering CPA, lifelong learner, enthusiastic teacher, motivating consultant/coach, successful author, and proud Navy veteran. I bring a lot of experience to the table. I thrive on helping others develop new skills, expand their knowledge, grow their organizations, inspire their students and staff, educate their people, and effectively use the latest technologies - especially LinkedIn. I authored the definitive LinkedIn resource "Your COMPLETE Guide to SUCCEEDING with LinkedIn" to help YOU develop a top 5% profile assisting YOU to achieve YOUR goals.

I have the business experience, academic credentials, and entrepreneurial scars, allowing me to effectively serve YOU. I am a former Big 8 (now Big 4) licensed CPA, holding multiple degrees including a UW-Doctorate (DBA), Wharton-MBA, Boston U.-Bachelor’s in Accounting/Business, and Education Masters (MAE) in Ed. Tech. I have founded, owned, grown, and sold multiple businesses, interviewed and hired thousands, and am ready to bring this knowledge to help YOU and YOUR colleagues succeed.

I work to inspire others through my enthusiasm and passion. I bring 20+ years of domestic and international business experience along with 10+ years of full-time academic teaching and program management knowledge. I strive to combine the best of academia, with the direct application of effective business practices, enhancing professional development for all.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drscottcpa/

A T-6 paraplegic, a Keynote Speaker, Business Coach, and the author of the award-winning book “Getting Undressed – From Paralysis to Purpose”

In his book, David encourages the reader to keep moving forward regardless of life’s challenges and to put purpose into action through helping others.  

As a speaker, David has shared the stage with Elizabeth Smart, Jordan Montgomery, Ron White and many others, providing inspiration and insights with audiences throughout the United States.

David’s basketball coaching career is distinguished. Highlights of his coaching career include serving under Coach Mike Krzyzewski at Duke University, representing the United States in Estonia and Finland with Coaches Frank Martin and Guy Rancourt (USA East Coast Basketball), and serving as the Head Coach at Marquette University High School.

Most recently, David has served as an assistant coach at Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin. 

After leaving the corporate world, David spent nearly 25 years in Education, including 17 years at his alma mater, Marquette University High School, teaching Economics, and serving as the Diversity Director.

David earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and an MBA in Finance from Duke University.

“David’s story is compelling.  His outlook on life and his insights are practical and life-changing.” – Joe Sweeney, NY Times best-selling author (Networking is a Contact Sport)

"Getting Undressed” is inspiring and proof that you can win in life regardless of the circumstances” – Mike Krzyzewski, Head Coach, Men’s Basketball, Duke University

David’s  book, “Getting Undressed – From Paralysis to Purpose” is available on his website at www.davidcooksspeaks.com and on Amazon. 

David and his wife MariPat reside in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.