The work of her hands has established more than 100 Resident Owned Businesses for low-income under resourced entrepreneurs who have acquired more than $250,000 in contracting opportunities. She has assisted more than 300 resident councils nationwide with election procedures to become duly elected and recognized by their local housing authorities. She has assisted resident leaders with establishing vital programs such as onsite grocery stores in food deserts for seniors, transportation companies for residents in rural America, GED programming, and child-care centers. Her work has empowered thousands and inspired hundreds to pursue both post-secondary education, open small businesses and run for local elections with at least 3 residents winning a city council seat and 2 winning board of education elections. RW is responsible for bringing approximately $1 million dollars to public housing residents in Washington DC and Topeka Kansas with the Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) grant funded by HUD. Her vast knowledge of HUD programs and policies helped her, and other resident leaders create jobs and unique opportunities that best serve those who call these communities’ home.

RW is the Founder of Can I Live, Inc., a national resident association dedicated to advancing progressive housing policy, economic inclusion, and personal responsibility for residents of public housing. She is the thought leader behind the One Million Moms OFF Welfare Initiative–a strategy which aims to reduce dependency on government subsidies for assisted families.

She is also the President & CEO of Brillionaires– a personal and professional training and development company that exist to strengthen front line human services workers who work with communities and families in poverty.