About Us
Shimere Burrell
Founder/CEO
Empowering Lives, Inspiring Hope
Certified Mental Health/SUD, IDD /DD Specialist, Case Manager, Certified Life, Business and Career Coach, Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Coach, ABA Therapist, Program Developer, Family Advocate, Professional Trainer
- MBA: Human Services with a specialization in Social and Community Services
- BA: Developmental Psychology with a specialization in Family Life Education
- Life Coaching Certification
- Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Certification
- Business Basics Certification
- Certificate of Completion Prevention
- Certificate of Completion for Mental Health Needs of Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Certificate with Transgender Individuals: Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
- Certificate of Completion in Exploring the Mental Health Needs of Children and Youth with Intellectual Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities
- Certificate Mental Health First Aid
- Certificate Introduction to Supported Employment
Retunda Burrell
Executive Admin Assistant | Emotional Support Partner
Life Coaching Philosophy to me is believe in the human potential for personal responsibility and actions toward desired outcome, such as health and relationships among others.
Lori Torres
Sr. Director of Projects and Events
I’m Lori Torres, a former member of the United States Army. My passion for helping others led me to the healthcare industry. I have many certifications and am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management. I aim to bring my experience and skills to Konnect Services to help people in amazing ways. Let’s Konnect!
Lauren
Business Administration (Grads)
I am Lauren! I am the business administration intern here at Konnect Services. I am currently pursuing my bachelor’s degree at Fort Lewis College. I look forward to working with Konnect Services to help others achieve their goals and get real-life business and marketing experience.
Dia Gray
Senior Program Manager / Support Specialist
Education with minor in community based. I love helping families and youth because I want to help everyone improve , show that everyone has something special to show the world, and help build character and skills that just needs someone to push them through the hardships
Bertha Truman Smith
Care Coordinator
Community Health Worker who have a passion and desire to serve the underprivileged individuals and families within a diverse community while advocating for those without a voice. Assisting with educational training needed to transform their mind and life in igniting their gifts and talents that can be useful for God’s purpose.
Taofeek Mashood
Marketing Lead | WordPress Developer
Good SEO work only gets better over time. It’s only search engine tricks that need to keep changing when the ranking algorithms change, and Google only loves you when everyone else loves you first
D'Meir
Youth Admin
I’m DMeir Burrell. I am in high school and a Youth admin for Konnect Services LLC. I love helping those in need and I do just that with Konnect. I am also a mentor for other teens who struggle with life’s obstacles, low self-esteem, sibling disconnection and mental health/IDD disabilities.
Lily Monaghan
Grant Writer
My philosophy on life coaching is to help someone get to their self-actualization goals in a manner that will make them not only be happy with themselves and fulfilled , but will actually be meaningful for them given other life circumstances.
Derrick Rayford Jr
Marketing Team (Contractor)
I am a graphic design major attending Christian Brothers University for my Bachelor’s degree and I am an intern at Konnect Services. I wanted to work with Konnect Services so I can improve my skills as a graphic designer by helping people through my designs
Crystiana
Graphic Designer (Contractor)
Crystiana is a Graphic Designer intern at Konnect Services. She has designed tens of projects while at Konnect and has gotten the opportunity to work directly with the founder and CEO on designing for the company’s various program.
Taylor DeRespino
Outreach Coordinator
My name is Taylor and I am an Outreach Coordinator for Konnect Services. I am currently pursing my Bachelors Degree at Florida Atlantic University. I have an extreme passion in assisting individuals to help reach their ultimate goals.
Courtney
Grant Writer
Courtney comes to Konnect Services LLC with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, a Master of Arts in Social Change, and a graduate certificate in Grantsmanship. She is more than inspired and thrilled to continue to partner with ]community organizations through her grant writing services at Konnect!
Jong
Graphic Designer (Grads)
My passion for Konnect Services stems from the passion I have for helping those of different backgrounds, similarly to how I help students every day. I know how it feels to be lost, and need someone to be a liaison that’s between you and your goals.
Dr Steve
Grant Writer
Steve is a grant writing intern at Konnect Services. He has written tens of grants while at Konnect and has gotten the opportunity to work directly with the founder and CEO on fundraising for the company’s sponsorship program.
Courtney
Grant Writer
Courtney comes to Konnect Services LLC with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, a Master of Arts in Social Change, and a graduate certificate in Grantsmanship. She is more than inspired and thrilled to continue to partner with ]community organizations through her grant writing services at Konnect!
Mission statement
To support families, individuals, youth and businesses with their ambitions and aspirations to achieve life goals.
Vision Statement
We provide the most productive life and business coaching initiatives that help clients achieve a balanced and fulfilled life.