LIAP Transitions: Restructure and Advancement
LIAP on the Move
With growth, there will be some stretching. However, we welcome everything as part of the learning process. With that being said, we would like to make you aware of some of the organizational refinements.
After nearly three years of working with Love Is A Parable, we are saddened by the personal decision of Kirstin Bigham to step down as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Board. Though Kirstin and her family will continue to support and participate in our programs and services, we wanted to personally thank her for her immeasurable contributions to the advancement of Love Is A Parable. Kirstin will continue to remain family and we wish her nothing but success in her future endeavors.
Please help us welcome our newest CFO and Treasurer, Miriel Lawrence!
Miriel Lawrence, a native “Detroiter”, now residing in the Central Texas area by the way of the military. She is a military spouse and veteran. In fact, she received her commission as a Medical Logistic Officer in the United States Army while obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from South Carolina State University. She went on to obtain her Master’s in Accounting from Strayer University while serving four years, active duty.
Professionally, she has over 15 years of accounting experience within the government, managerial, and financial sectors. This passion led to her establishing, Chosen 4 Captial, an accounting and financial services firm, headquartered in central Texas. She is fueled by many of the intricate pieces and sub-components of the financial system. She has a deep passion for learning, teaching, and helping others to understand the importance of being fiduciarily responsible and reaching their financial worth individually and collectively as a business.
She believes that one’s worth is composed of many pieces in different shapes and sizes like a puzzle. With that being said, one cannot force or make improper pieces fit. However, there is a need to be aware of the many pieces to ensure a sound and whole picture. Yes, we must acknowledge the “right and wrong” pieces, too. After transitioning, to the civilian lifestyle, though being a military spouse, she recognized that there is an underserved population of “transition to civilian” and active-duty military that need to be aware of the financial system that many of them served to protect. Therefore, she has made a subset of her mission to be a resource for her brothers and sisters of the armed forces, both active, discharged, and retired.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family. As stated earlier, she is not only a veteran but a spouse of a wonderful, retired Veteran who has honored her with the highest ranking of being the mother of four beautiful children.
We have a Corporate Ambassador Intern now! Yes, we are hoping to expand our reach while shaping the minds and skills of the next generation. Please help us welcome Dana L. Henry!
Dana Henry was born and spent her early years in Pemberton, New Jersey. She relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina in 2005 with her parents. Her favorite thing to do was plot how to return to NJ to live with her grandparents. Dana currently is adjusting to her life as a Carolinian alongside her two brothers. Dana graduated from Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School in 2018. She is a student at Wake Tech Community College.
Heavily influenced by the creativity and artistic abilities of her mother, grandmother, and older brother, Dana is working toward an Associate in Arts Degree. Dana hopes for a prosperous career in the technical theatre department where she can travel the world. Dana has studied the Japanese language with an interest in visiting the region. She has also learned to play a variety of instruments, such as the viola and piano.
Dana’s professional involvement with the Love Is A Parable organization began as a volunteer speaking for a video project in February 2019. Although the part did not make the final cut, Dana felt inspired and knew future experiences could help her to gain more confidence. Dana has also modeled for the organization in June 2020, becoming the brand’s social media cover photo representation wearing the ‘Ally Energy’ message t-shirt designed by the organization.
Last but not least, please help us welcome one of our Fitness Consultants, Rysse Davis! She will be working alongside Devontae Ragland to develop Love & Fitness Content!
Rysse Davis (born Danielle Davis) is a mother of two beautiful daughters, a healthcare employee, a fitness/health neophyte, and a fellow love advocate. She was born and raised in Savannah, GA. She attended Savannah Technical College, where she received two certificates in the healthcare field.
Rysse currently resides in Durham, NC. She enjoys maturing in God, spending time with her family, playing chess, watching movies, road trips, hiking, and listening to music. Her added-on happiness comes from loving, helping, and seeing others happy, because she believes when everyone contributes to making a difference, then the world gets a little better.
“I want to love people the way God loves me” - Rysse
Thank You, Unfiltered Podcast
We must give a special shout-out to the brothers of the podcast, Unfiltered for inviting Brother empowerMENt to their show. We laughed, debated, left, learned, and grew from that experience. Please be sure to check the replay out HERE!
