b"DYANNA MOONCOMPASSShort Hills347.788.9294 | compass.com/agents/dyanna-moonL ooking at my career, the dots follow a clear path. I thrive on building relationships, community engagement and being en-trepreneurial. Following these passions has led me to owning a clothing boutique, working as a fundraiser in several nonprofits and now as a realtor. I am nimble and thrive on diving into new challenges, connecting with the community, and hearing peoples storiesand that's all a part of working in real estate. Every client and every trans-action is different. What fuels me most and connects it all, though, are the relationships that I make: helping my clients, solving problems, and sharing in their joy during a happy time. AMY COOPERTHE JERSEY SPEECH LABMaplewood917.721.5808 | jerseyspeechlab.comM usical theater has always been my passion, and after my first visit to an ENT for a check of my vocal folds, I became fasci-nated with the science behind singing and vocal production. I found my place in speech pathology, with a focus on rehabilitation of injured or struggling singing voices. As a singing voice therapist, I worked alongside world-class laryngologists in Manhattan for 15 years, prior to setting up my private practice here in Maplewood. Fostering vocal health, artistic integrity, and clear and effective communication are the mainstays of my practice. I also revel in seeing children reach their communicative potential. I love doing this work in such a warm and creative community.SUSAN ONUMAKOKORO172 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood973.378.7988I n a diary from college, I once wrote that I wanted to own a store. I have also always had a passion for handcrafts. I was able to put the two together and make my dream a reality when I opened Kokoro almost 30 years ago while also working full time as an international attorney. Kokoro is my passion project, allowing me to offer unique and affordable items, especially those made by local crafters. Trans-lated from Japanese as heart and spirit, Kokoro has become my retail therapy, allowing me to nurture my creative/Asian aesthetic side while connecting with customers and artisans, many of whom have become lifelong friends. The store especially became a source of strength when my husband passed away and during the height of the pandemic. I still love practicing law, but Kokoro is definitely my happy place. 28/ matters magazine / fall 2022"