Donna Ferguson-Wright
As a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Teacher and Speaker, I can offer you workshops, seminars, keynote speaking and coaching, aiding your personal and professional growth through study and practical application of Johns' proven leadership methods. Working together, I will move you and/or your team or organization in the desired direction to reach your goals.
I became a member of the John Maxwell Team through another team member who hosts L2L-Live to Lead simulcast. Being a member the John Maxwell Team as open doors to further develop my business as a leader and impact other people’s live.
I am the president and owner of Ferguson Wright LLC. My company specializes in providing individual, small business, and nonprofit with support and guidance in the setup of their small business. Additionally, I offer services such as tax preparation, bookkeeping, staff training and structuring fiscal department.
I am currently also the Chief Financial Officer in a mid-size nonprofit in NYC. My career in accounting spans 30 years in the nonprofit sector. In my current role, I serve as direct liaison to the board of directors, donors, financial institutions, auditors, and governmental agencies.
Aside from have Bachelor’s degree in accounting, I also have a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. My training as a mental health counselor has given me the insight and understanding of the programmatic aspects of nonprofit agencies and the clients we serve.
Bridging the two aspects of my training, both financial and mental health, I volunteer my services in my church community as administrator of Christian Education Department; served as director of Singles and Children; I serve on the board as the secretary of church and the faith-based nonprofit agency.
Nonprofit Affiliations: Coalition for the Homeless Inc.; Northeast Brooklyn Housing Development Corp; Food Bank (formerly: Community Food Resource Center; and Legal Services for New York City.
Board Involvement: New Testament Temple COG; Good Neighbor Community Outreach Agency
Association Membership: NAPW-National Association of Professional Women*Owner&President of Ferguson Wright, LLC