In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Kim Alfonso, co-founder, and CEO of Results One. Kim Alfonso talks about advocating for people with disabilities, immersing herself in the disability world, and her mission to create a community that embodies dignity, respect, accessibility, and inclusion. 

Some highlights:

-Kim Alfonso on her leadership challenges at Merck

-Kim Alfonso on her inspiration to become an advocate for people with disabilities

-Promoting accessibility and inclusion as a passion and as a business

-Kim Alfonso on how has the pandemic impacted people with disabilities 

-Integrating business practices in nonprofit organizations

-Supporting the growth of black businesses by providing resources and opportunities for networking

-Kim Alfonso on how mentors and leadership programs can help develop better leaders

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Also mentioned in this episode:

-Dr. Bette Catoe, pediatrician

-Tony Cancelosi, President and CEO of Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind

-Rosie Allen-Herring, President and CEO of the United Way NCA 

 (Listen to Rosie Allen-Herring’s episode here) (https://www.partneringleadership.com/leading-with-deep-values-and-a-service-mindset-with-rosie-allen-herring-changemaker/)

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Connect with Kim Alfonso:

Kim Alfonso on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-greenfield-alfonso-mba/)

Results One Official Website (https://www.resultsonellc.com/)

Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:

MahanTavakoli.com (https://mahantavakoli.com/)

More information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: 

PartneringLeadership.com (https://www.partneringleadership.com/)

Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:

Mahan Tavakoli Website (https://mahantavakoli.com/)

Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/)

Partnering Leadership Website (https://www.partneringleadership.com/)