Regina Alhassan, Owner, ResearchPRO
What was your first job?
Lab Assistant for The Ohio State University Department of Animal Science assisting research studies on dairy cows. There was lots of lab work which aligned with my coursework and I absolutely loved it. There was also lots of field work, capturing bio samples live and in-person at dairy farms and the Select Sires bull farm. As a city girl, that was all very new to me and I didn’t enjoy the cow pastures so much. But, I have some great memories and amazing stories to tell!
Do you have any side hustles?
Does Motherhood count??
What piece of advice would you give to yourself at the beginning of your career?
Take the leap and believe that you can do anything you can imagine – and more.
What’s your favorite thing about what you do or where you work?
I love working from the comfort of my home. And, I’ve invested in creating a workspace that suits my exact needs, wants, moods, and comforts. I enjoy that the remote nature of our work as prospect development professionals allows me to partner with organizations all over the United States. I’m able to select the causes, the missions, the leadership teams that I want to support. It’s so fulfilling and humbling to know that I’m contributing to real impact in an array of communities all over. That’s deeply satisfying.
What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?
I could give a presentation on how to launch and grow your own prospect development business from just a dream to a profitable enterprise. I’d share insights I learned, challenges I encountered, pitfalls to avoid, and best practices to align with success. I’m passionate about showing my prospect development colleagues how to take control of their income and career trajectory.
What are you reading now?
A Wealthy Girl by Charisse Conanan Johnson, CFA
Book Yourself Solid by Michael Port
Where’s the next place on your travel bucket list and why?
In a few short weeks, my family is headed to a beach getaway in Virginia. The seven year old and I are literally counting the days and can hardly wait to spend a week with the ocean as our neighbor!
