Time to Get Real!

Alex J. Plinio is the President of Life & Career Planning, LLC. His previous positions include serving as CEO of Prudential Annuity Services, President of the Prudential Foundation, and President/CEO of AFS-USA, the nation's largest nonprofit international student exchange program. He is also Co-Founder of the Institute for Ethical Leadership and the Center for Nonprofit and Philanthropic Leadership at Rutgers Business School. His business experience includes executive positions in marketing, operations, administration, change management, and start-ups. He has also regularly engaged in volunteerism and board service.   Melissa A. Smith is the Managing Director of Life & Career Planning, LLC. Her previous positions include National Sales Manager for Easy Spirit Retail Stores and the President of Aerosoles Retail Stores. She has also served as the Executive Director of the Institute for Ethical Leadership at Rutgers Business School. She has deep experience in sales, marketing, training, operations and strategy development along with board service.