Rona Walton is a Grant Consultant and founder of The Collection Plate, a firm dedicated to assisting women founders and mission-driven organizations claim their seat at the table.  Previously, she served as Director of Development at a private school, becoming the institution's first Black Director and a trusted consultant to various nonprofits and businesses. Rona stewarded a $500,000 budget at 99.8% compliance, secured over $1M in grant funding and a contributing author of an international bestseller "Leap of Faith" in three literary categories.  As a graduate of the LBJ School of Public Affairs and Leadership Austin, she writes, leads, and consults from one conviction: "It's Not About ME!"