Testimonials
Where do I begin about this incredible woman? I have never witnessed a speaker so confident and inspiring while at the same time being so disarming with her wit and candor. She brings this value to all diverse sectors of our world. Renee is the total package! The vision she's able to cast while simultaneously coaching on how to operationally implement said vision is remarkable. I would recommend her to any organization that is ready to hear the radical truth in the most loving and FUNNY way.
Lauren Rainey Tenney
Singer, Songwriter, On-Air Host, and Actor
Renee is a smart, visionary leader with extensive work experience in the nonprofit sector. Her success as CEO of Hope Clinic for Women over 18 years speaks to her unique qualities of being both a strategic and executive leader. Her longevity gives her real world experience in leading a complex organization in being true to its mission, with practical insights on how to develop and manage a strong staff team, work effectively with a Board of Directors, and develop a sustainable business plan that includes both fundraising strategies and managing costs. As important, Renee can provide a healthy perspective on how to take care of yourself as a leader in being able to survive and thrive the stresses and challenges of leading a nonprofit organization.
Scott Perry
President, The Memorial Foundation, Inc
I have been part of many non-profits over the years and rarely do you find one that is as well run as Hope Clinic for Women. The reason for that is simple, leadership—specifically Renee Rizzo’s leadership over the past 18 years. She is smart, tough, loving and yet still a driver ensuring that business processes and financial stability are never a distraction from the important and central theme of Hope Clinic, to help women in crisis pregnancies. From top to bottom, Hope is an incredible organization with a consistent and mature board structure, advisory panel, staff and wholistic care model. The donors would attribute this to Renee’s leadership as does the board. For young organizations looking to build sustainability into their organization, Renee has the keys to the kingdom and a wealth of institutional knowledge that would be highly valuable to any non-profit.
Amanda Cecconi
President, Punching Nun Group
I have served as an Advisor Board Member at the Hope Clinic for Women for over 15 years. In my life I have served on many church boards and with volunteer organizations and ministries. Most of these times of service have been for eight years or less. Why have I remained passionate about Hope Clinic. There are many reasons, but the main reason is because of Renee Rizzo's leadership. I have never walked along someone who inspires well and gets the job done above expectations. She is a true champion and has raised many champions in her wake. She is the best .
Bud Zegel
President, Hisway Painting
Renee is one of the most strategic visionary leaders in the nonprofit sector. She has almost two decades of experience leading all aspects of nonprofit administration including program and organizational management and financial sustainability through diverse revenue generation. Renee’s transformational leadership style is driven by her ability to cultivate deep and authentic relationships with staff, members of the Board of Directors and community leaders.
Angela Goddard
Executive Director, Joe C. Davis Foundation