One of the most important ways to have a large impact in life is by focusing on communities that are ignored and overlooked. These communities are often the ones most in need of help, tools, and services but for a variety of reasons the largest players in most industries chose not to work on serving them. We’ve been so touched by the thousands of members of our community who are working on serving the underserved from tackling food deserts to building empowering solutions for the neurodiverse. Each week, you’ll find us highlighting folks serving underserved communities.

Solveiga Jaskunas

As an immigrant to the United States, I overcame language barriers and numerous rejections before climbing the HR ladder to senior leadership roles. My journey motivated me to mentor fellow immigrants and to start my own consultancy, which focuses on professional coaching, outplacement services, and diversity training. My passion lies in helping immigrants thrive professionally in the United States, and in working with employers to make their workplace culture more inclusive. My consultancy focuses on HR consulting, career coaching, training, speaking, and network referral services for organizations and individuals. Read more>>

Andrew Kgorane

I don’t have a firm, but I offer my services directly to individuals. Having worked in banking since earning my Finance degree, I strive to share my knowledge, particularly in personal finance and small to medium enterprise financial management, with those who haven’t had the opportunity to pursue higher education but aspire to improve their financial well-being or make their small businesses successful. Read more>>

Rachel Almanza

Florida Petite is dedicated to serving a community that is often overlooked in the world of pageantry. Most pageants typically set a height requirement of 5’7″ or taller, which can leave petite women feeling excluded and undervalued. Our pageant, however, is designed specifically for women who are 5’6″ or shorter. Imagine a young woman who has always dreamed of participating in a pageant. Growing up, she admired the grace and poise of pageant queens but felt disheartened by the height requirements that seemed to stand in her way. She often wondered if there was a place where her height could be seen as an asset rather than a limitation. Read more>>