About Us
Let us tell you about Fresh Start
Women’s Foundation
Mission: Fresh Start is dedicated to
helping women help themselves.
Fresh Start Women’s Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping empower women through the services of the Jewell McFarland Lewis-Fresh Start Women’s Resource Center. This Center, the first comprehensive self-help center for women in the country, opened in October, 2002 and is currently accommodating more than 2,500 visits a month by women hoping to improve their lives.
The Foundation has three boards. The Executive Board, which sets policy and governs the foundation; The Auxiliary Board, which presents Fresh Start’s annual community breakfast and supports the organization through outreach services; and the Men’s Board, which puts on Fresh Start’s Annual Charity Golf Classic each fall. Helping Hands is a support organization of mothers and teenage daughters who help with fundraising and volunteer services.
Executive Board Chair
Managing Director, Robert W. Baird &Company
In 2007, after Wealth Manager1 magazine listed Hoffman and Hock, Inc. as one of the top wealth management firms in the country for the seventh consecutive year, Leah, together with the rest of the team made the strategic decision to join Baird. Though individual and team recognitions over the years have reinforced success, Leah and her team believes, “they simply reflect the care, personal attention, and sound financial strategies we provide."
Leah has more than 25 years of experience managing her clients’ investments and helping them reach long term financial goals. Leah’s areas of expertise include financial and retirement planning, and advanced investment and tax planning strategies. As recognition of her reputation as an industry leader and commitment to client service, Leah was named one of the “50 Distinguished Women in Wealth Management” in the April 2008 issue of Wealth Manager magazine. As well as being named to Barron’s - “Top 1,000 Advisors, State-by-State” annual list on February, 22, 2010.
*Additional Bio in Executive Board.