b"DEBBIE RYBKA HOWARDCOLDWELL BANKER REALTY545 Millburn Avenue, Short Hills908.591.4886 | debbierybkahoward.comI have ALWAYS wanted to be in real estate. My father had his own firm, so I was literally raised in the business. When my kindergarten teacher asked us to draw what we wanted to be when we grew up, I drew a picture of houses and stick people and wrote, I want to sell houses like my dad. I got my real estate license at a very young age when nobody in the business was young, so I had to be better than everyone else in terms of inventory, financing, negotiating, inspection issues, and staging. I was extremely successful from the start through my hard work, perseverance and desire to be the best. I'm known to have boundless energy, superb communication skills and an unwaver-ing commitment to my clients. The opportunity real estate gives me to connect with thousands of people is what fuels me every day. CRISTINA R. DE LA MARSEVEN POINT WELLNESS187 Millburn Avenue, Suite 101, Millburn973.210.1063 | sevenpointwellness.comP rior to my work in Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine, I spent 20-plus years working with diverse businesses, foundations, government entities, nonprofits and cultural communities. My work focused on human rights and community health for youth and fami-lies amongst culturally-diverse groups. For years I focused on larger systems change to address social inequities. At some point I lost my own balance and became quite sick. Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine was my pathway to health again. I learned that change-making is not sustainable without health and balance, which led me to refocus my career on supporting the health and balance of the change-makers themselves. Whether youre a new parent or a CEO, balance is key! JOANNE WATKINSKELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT REALTY181 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood973.986.2606 | @your_nj_realtor_joannewatkinsIto college, intent on becoming a television newscaster and went starting my career in a major city market. When I realized that I would more than likely be in a very small town, I pivoted because I am a city girl at heart. I changed my major to English with a minor in marketing. I had a successful marketing career with global companies before staying home full time with my sons. When I started to look to re-enter the work force, I decided to pursue a career in real estate, an industry that encompasses what I love: architecture and design. It syncs well with my qualities of trustworthiness, high ethics, and sensitivity to delicate situations. My favorite moment is on closing day, and feeling a client's joy at the culmination of everything that led to that point.my career story /35"