Professionally Eric Yankwitt is a self-employed accountant, attorney, and mediator with combined experience of 45 years of experience. He is a graduate of the State University of New York at Albany, and Albany Law School. He has lived in South Florida since 1995. Eric is most proud of his family, Verenice his wife, David his son, and Lindsey his daughter. Verenice earned her law degree in Peru and is his spiritual partner. David is an Afghanistan war veteran, and has earned his master’s degree, and is currently teaching social studies. His daughter Lindsey speaks several languages and is currently attending law school.
Eric is a successful and proactive business professional with highly effective communications and people skills. His proven ability to produce and contribute to the success of an organization, minimizing expenses and risk exposure, while maximizing profits and quality control affords Eric the time and energy to give back to the community.
Here are some of my qualifications:
• Admitted in both Southern & Middle district Federal Court and Tax Court.
• Member of the Bars of the State of Florida, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
• Former President of Lauderhill Chamber of Commerce and Sister Cities.
• Treasurer of Lauderdale by the Sea Chamber of Commerce.
• Treasurer of Broward Coalition of Homeowners and condo Associations.
• Board member of LBTS Planning and Zoning board.
Eric Yankwitt developed this 501(c) (3) not for profit organization, in 2007 to answer the common question regarding South Florida. Why is Florida usually ranked in the top five of all the negative social challenges in our country? From divorce to Aids, perhaps the common denominator is the one thing that we all do not like about our area. The fact that we are accustomed to the lack of cohesiveness in our neighborhoods. While this may not be the only reason why we are in the negative top five, but it is perhaps the most cost effective; with the biggest bank for the buck to fix.
It is a lot harder to hurt someone that you know and have to look in the eye than a total stranger. Once you meet your neighbour, and give time to develop friendships, then a network of support begins and the cohesive community is grown, and we all the better for it.
The organization offers a three pronged approach to answering this question. First, we provide the tools necessary to develop or to improve employable job skills. By increasing those in need to increase their self-sufficiency they become more prosperous, achieve good paying jobs, and be more likely to stay in their neighbourhood long-term. The transient nature of Florida is a true challenge to overcome in resolving our social issues.
Secondly, we organize and manage many unique community events as a means to bring people together in their own local neighbourhood. Too many community events are just that an event to display services, but nothing about developing relationships. For example, we feed thousands of people during our Thanksgiving Holiday Orphan Meal (THOM). Served in multiple locations throughout South Florida simultaneously as a sit down meal. THOM is not a feeding event alone. It is a true exercise in building friendships and in developing our surrounding communities.
Admitted in both Southern & Middle district Federal Court, Tax Court. member of the Bars of the State of Florida, Palm Beach., Miami-Dade., and Broward.
Currently volunteering for SCORE (Senior Counsels of Retired Executives, a division of the Small Business administration) as a mentor and speaker since 2002, and offering other seminars for the Broward and Hollywood Chamber of Commerces and several banks throughout the local area
former President of Lauderhill Chamber of Commerce, Sister Cities, Treasurer of Lauderdale by the Sea Chamber of Commerce,, and Broward Coalition of Homeowners and condo Associations, Board member of LBTS Planning and Zoning board.
Finally, we work with other not for profits and civic organizations in supporting their missions and efforts in assisting our community. By building partnerships we do not need to reinvent the wheel, working smarter rather than harder, increases efficiency and effectiveness.
We are always in need for volunteers and seeking community partnerships.
Thank you for your support.