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Dr. Rosemary Downer shares her journey from Jamaica to Canada to Maryland, coining herself a "Jack American" who discovered that hard work, seizing opportunities, and authentic relationships are universal principles that transcend location. Her experience working with homeless families revealed that poverty is primarily a mindset rather than simply a lack of resources.

• Founder of BRYDGES (Building Responsible Youth by Delivering Genuine Enrichment Services), a ministry training youth leaders across multiple churches
• Distinguishes between religion (empty practices) and relationship (living according to God's word with active communication)
• Worked for 20 years at USDA as a social science researcher studying program participation rates
• Author of multiple books including "Leaders Are Like Giraffes," which uses giraffe anatomy to illustrate leadership principles
• Teaches that forgiveness is not optional but a divine mandate that benefits the wounded person more than the offender
• Emphasizes emotional wholeness as essential for effective leadership and ministry
• Advocates for personal disciplines including unhurried devotional time before starting the day's activities

Visit booksbyrosemary.com to explore Dr. Downer's books on leadership, forgiveness, and spiritual growth.

Discover Dr. Downer's books, leadership training resources, and forgiveness studies at booksbyrosemary.com, and experience the wisdom of someone who's turned life's journey into a masterclass on authentic leadership.

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